Director, Portfolio Manager | Singapore, SG

United Overseas Bank; Singapore; On-site; SGD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bank in Asia is seeking an experienced Asia Equity Portfolio Manager to manage equity portfolios focused on Asian markets, particularly India. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years in equity portfolio management, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in tools like Bloomberg and FactSet. This role involves developing investment strategies, conducting market research, and collaborating with analysts to make data-driven decisions.

Qualifications

• At least 7 years of experience in managing an Asia portfolio.
• Good familiarity with Indian equity markets.
• Strong quantitative research skills and coding experience appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage investment strategies for Asian markets.
• Conduct research on macroeconomic trends and sectors.
• Provide market updates and recommendations.

Skills

Equity portfolio management

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Capital IQ

Job description

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values - Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Asia Equity Portfolio Manager to oversee and manage equity portfolios with a focus on Asian markets. The ideal candidate will have at least 7 years of experience in equity portfolio management, with a strong preference for candidates who have covered the Indian market. This role requires deep market knowledge, analytical rigor, and a proven track record of generating alpha in Asian equities. He must also be comfortable working within a more quantitative investment process driven by big data analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and manage equity investment strategies focused on Asian markets, with an emphasis on generating consistent risk-adjusted returns.
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of Asian equity markets, including macroeconomic trends, sector developments, and company-specific opportunities, particularly in India
• Actively manage portfolio allocations, ensuring alignment with investment objectives, risk parameters, and client mandates.
• Provide regular market updates, investment recommendations, and performance reports to senior management and clients.
• Collaborate with research analysts, traders, and other portfolio managers to enhance investment processes and outcomes.
• Build and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including brokers, analysts, and industry experts.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or any quantitative fields.
• At least 7 years of experience in managing an Asia portfolio with good familiarity with India.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Deep knowledge of Indian equity markets, sectors, and regulatory environment.
• Proficiency in tools like Bloomberg, FactSet, or Capital IQ.
• Strong quantitative research skills are highly valued especially proficiency in data science or any coding experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for presenting complex ideas clearly.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Requirements

English, University-Bachelor

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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