Investment Portfolio Manager

Nat Re - National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines; Makati; On-site; PHP 1,500,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nat Re - National Reinsurance Corporation of the Philippines is seeking an experienced FX and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to oversee foreign exchange exposures and fixed income investments.

You will monitor FX movements, implement hedging strategies, manage liquidity and ensure adherence to investment guidelines, reporting to the Head of Investments. The role requires collaboration with portfolio teams to strengthen profitability and balance sheet stability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related field.
• Familiarity with FX trading and hedging; knowledge of fixed income.
• Experience in treasury, liquidity management or ALM.
• CTP, CFA level or designation is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Oversee FX exposures and fixed income investments.
• Monitor FX movements and hedging strategies to mitigate risk.
• Manage liquidity and ensure optimal fund utilization.
• Produce weekly/monthly reports and coordinate with Head of Investments.
• Collaborate with Fund Managers and FMAP activities.

Skills

FX trading

FX hedging

Fixed income

Treasury

Liquidity management

Asset-liability management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Economics or Finance

CTP / CFA level or designation

Job description

Position title: FX and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Experience and qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance or related field
• Background in foreign exchange (FX) trading and hedging, with working knowledge of fixed income
• Gained experience in treasury, liquidity management and/or asset-liability management
• Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), CFA level or designation is an advantage

Job Summary

Experienced Investment Portfolio Manager to oversee the Company’s foreign exchange exposures and fixed income investments.

The role is responsible for actively monitoring FX movements and executing appropriate hedging strategies to mitigate risk. In addition, the incumbent will manage fixed income portfolios with a focus on optimal fund utilization, disciplined risk management, and the consistent achievement of investment objectives.

Work closely with the Head of Investments, to ensure that both foreign exchange and interest rate risks are effectively managed to support profitability, strengthen the balance sheet, and promote long-term financial stability.

Scope of responsibilities:

Efficient Utilization of Funds

• Prepare and manage liquidity forecasts
• Work closely with the FI Portfolio Manager on the utilization/sourcing of excess/ fund request from the Treasury
• Monitor foreign exchange movements and hedge different currency exposures accordingly
• Recommend fixed income strategies and investment approaches for the managed portfolio
• Select and allocate investments across diverse fixed income assets to meet risk/return objectives

Research and Analysis

• Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, economic indicators, credit quality and issuers to identify investment opportunities
• Monitor and manage FX risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and ensure compliance with investment guidelines

Generation of Reports with Analysis

• Individual reports:
• Weekly and monthly market updates
• Monthly FX Position and Strategy
• Daily updates of In-house Investment and FX Portfolio worksheets
• Team Reports:
• Monthly SL and Board supplementary reports
• Investment Committee Report – Quarterly
• Exposure report – Monthly
• Income Report – Monthly
• Performance results analysis – Monthly
• External Reports:
• Insurance Commission submissions for transactions requiring special approvals

Communication and Coordination with Team members

• Mentor junior members of the team
• Maintain open communication lines to ensure smooth execution of deals
• Coordinate with Fund Managers to provide updates on portfolio performance, strategies and mandates

Client and Vendor Relations

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparty dealers and brokers, including participation in Fund Managers Association of the Philippines (FMAP) activities & other investment-related functions