Japan Equities Portfolio Manager – Net-Neutral L/S, Native JP

ACG MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

ACG Management Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japan-focused fundamental long/short equity strategies with a net neutral portfolio approach.

The team seeks a Portfolio Manager – Japan Equities who combines strong financial analysis with native-level Japanese fluency to conduct company research and engage with management teams in Japan. The role emphasizes constructing and managing a long/short net neutral portfolio, building financial models, and

Qualifications

• Native-level Japanese fluency required for research and meetings.
• Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and communication practices.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
• 3–5 years of buy-side or sell-side equity research experience; Japanese equities preferred.
• Demonstrated financial modeling and valuation expertise (DCF, comps).
• Ability to generate actionable long and short ideas and manage net exposure.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg and financial databases is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Independently construct and manage a long/short net neutral Japan equities portfolio.
• Conduct deep-dive bottom-up research on Japanese companies, particularly small and mid-cap names.
• Build and maintain financial models to forecast earnings and valuations.
• Generate and manage both long and short investment ideas based on proprietary research.
• Monitor company developments, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic factors impacting Japanese equities.

Skills

Native-level Japanese fluency

Financial analysis

Financial modeling

Portfolio construction & research

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Accounting

Tools

Bloomberg

Financial databases

Job description

ACG Management Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japan-focused fundamental long/short equity strategies with a net neutral portfolio approach.

The team seeks a Portfolio Manager – Japan Equities who combines strong financial analysis with native-level Japanese fluency to conduct company research and engage with management teams in Japan. The role emphasizes constructing and managing a long/short net neutral portfolio, building financial models, and