Associate, Specialist, Portfolio Management, Group Finance

DBS Bank Limited; Singapore; On-site; SGD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Singapore seeks a strong team player for a portfolio management role. The candidate will assist in implementing asset allocation strategies and ensuring risk compliance while collaborating across teams. Ideal candidates possess an advanced degree in finance or related fields and have 2-3 years of relevant experience. Exceptional candidates with less experience may be considered. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with familiarity with data platforms like Tableau and Python.

Qualifications

• Good advanced degree from a recognized university in business, economy, or finance.
• 2-3 years of relevant work experience in finance or portfolio management.
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Implementation of asset allocation strategies with dynamic portfolio management.
• Execution and delivery of key milestones within strategic initiatives.
• Oversee trade execution process to ensure risk compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Adaptability

Education

Advanced degree in business, economy, or finance

CFA/FRM/CAIA

Tools

Tableau

Python

Job description

Business Function

Group Finance aims to deliver world-class standards in reporting, financial planning and finance processes. We provide insights and analyses that help the bank make sound business decisions - whether in the areas of product development or customer profitability. We also provide capital management, business planning, forecasting, and tax and accounting advisory services.

The bank is also a certified Accredited Training Organisation (ATO) for the Singapore Qualification Programme by the Singapore Accountancy Commission and an Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) Approved Employer.

Corporate Treasury (CT) is a stewardship function supporting Group ALCO in asset-liability management (ALM), capital & funding planning and management of structural FX and interest rate positions.

The Portfolio Management (PM) team within CT is responsible for analysing long-term structural developments while formulating, implementing and monitoring strategies to achieve the Group's financial objectives within its risk tolerance and constraints. The PM team supports GALCO - Structural FX and Interest Rate Committee (SFXIR) in forming macro views, recommending investment strategies and managing deployment of cash capital into High Quality Liquid Assets (HQLA) as well as carrying out FX & interest rate hedging.

We are looking for a strong team player to join the portfolio management section within CT‑PM. The successful candidate will assist in covering key parts of the portfolio by ensuring successful implementation of asset allocation strategies with full risk compliance. The candidate is expected to collaborate widely within/outside CT‑SPM teams to develop holistic portfolio solutions for the bank. The successful candidate is expected to be a self‑starter with growth mindset and excellent collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

1. Implementation of asset allocation strategies with dynamic management of the portfolio.
2. Timely execution and delivery of key milestones within assigned strategic initiatives.
3. Oversee end-to-end trade execution process to ensure internal risk compliance, validate & track portfolio performance.
4. Assisting in macro research and conduct banking industry & competitor analysis in selected markets to identify key trends, emerging risks and competitive opportunities.
5. Supporting the preparation and development of presentations for board meetings, senior management and other stakeholders.

Requirements

• Good advanced degree from a recognised university with a focus in business, economy, or finance related subjects. CFA/FRM/CAIA holders strongly preferred.
• Preferably 2-3 years of relevant work experience in areas like finance, portfolio management or investment services. Good general understanding in economics theory, FX and fixed income markets. Exceptional candidate with less experience will be considered.
• Proactive team player with excellent communication skills. Be able to communicate with all levels of seniority in the bank.
• Willing and capable to adapt quickly to dynamic market environments and changes in direction.
• Demonstrated strong problem‑solving skills with attention to details.
• Relevant experience in banking book ALM (asset liability management), money market, FX hedging will be advantages.
• Experiences in data platform/languages such as Tableau, Python will be plus points.