Portfolio Manager

Julius Baer; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 340,000; Full time

Job summary

Julius Baer in Singapore seeks an experienced Portfolio Manager to join the CIOO Asia & Middle East team. You will construct and manage discretionary portfolios, align with client objectives, and drive growth in Greater China by partnering with Relationship Managers to originate opportunities.

You will engage clients in Mandarin and English, deliver investment insights, and prepare proposals and reviews while ensuring compliance with mandate guidelines and applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• 8–15 years in portfolio management or multi-asset investing.
• Native/near-native Mandarin and strong English communication.
• Proven track record in multi-asset portfolio management and client advisory.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word; Bloomberg knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construct and manage client portfolios in line with objectives and risk profiles.
• Engage clients in Business Mandarin and English with investment updates.
• Originate and convert DPM opportunities in Greater China with RMs.
• Prepare investment proposals, portfolio reviews and client presentations.
• Ensure portfolios comply with mandate guidelines, regulations and policies.

Skills

Client relationship

Mandarin English

Presentation skills

Analytical thinking

Education

CFA designation

CACS Paper 1/2

CMFAS Module 3/6

Tools

PowerPoint

Excel

Word

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

At Julius Baer, we celebrate and value the individual qualities you bring, enabling you to be impactful, to be entrepreneurial, to be empowered, and to create value beyond wealth. Let’s shape the future of wealth management together.

The Portfolio Manager (“PM”) is a member of the Chief Investment Officer Office (“CIOO”) Asia & Middle East Team, reporting to the Head of CIOO Asia & Middle East – Asia Equities Team. The role is responsible for supporting the expansion of the CIOO business across Asia, with a focus on driving growth in the Greater China segment.

The PM will be accountable for the construction and management of Discretionary Portfolio Management (“DPM”) mandates, while partnering closely with Relationship Managers (“RMs”) to originate and convert client opportunities. The role will play a key part in delivering ambitious net new flow targets and establishing a scalable CIOO platform to support the business’s future growth across Asia.

The PM should bring demonstrated experience in fund selection and distribution, as this expertise is critical to effectively positioning investment strategies, client engagement and driving adoption across the target market.

YOUR CHALLENGE

Key responsibilities include:

• Construct and manage the Clients’ portfolios in line with their stated objectives and risk profiles.
• Engage directly with clients in Business Mandarin and English, providing investment insights and portfolio updates.
• Partner with RMs to originate and convert DPM opportunities in Greater China.
• Prepare investment proposals, portfolio reviews and client presentations.
• Ensure portfolios comply with mandate guidelines, regulations and internal policies.

Key performance indicators include:

• Achievement of CIOO net new flow targets and growth in Asia.
• Portfolio performance and client satisfaction, especially in Greater China.
• Compliance with risk and operational standards.

KEY FEATURES OF THE POSITION

Client Management (internal & external)

• Strong client facing handling and inter-personal skills – demonstrate the ability to establish strong working relationships and the ability to interact effectively with, both internal and external clients or prospects.
• Stay abreast with general market trends

Regulatory Responsibilities &/OR Risk Management

• Demonstration of appropriate values and behaviours including but not limited to standards on honesty and integrity, due care and diligence, fair dealing (treating customers fairly), management of conflicts of interest, competence and continuous development, adequate risk management and compliance with applicable laws and regulations

YOUR PROFILE

Personal and Social

• Strong team player with good maturity, excellent inter-personal skills and corporate discipline.
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task and manage stress in a dynamic environment.
• Possess a keen sense of ownership – ability to see assigned tasks to completion with minimal supervision
• Flexible and adaptable
• Self-driven and collaborative

Professional and Technical

• 8–15 years in portfolio management, DPM mandates or multi-asset investing.
• Excellent track record in multi-asset portfolio management and client advisory.
• Native/near-native Business Mandarin and strong English communication.
• Strong analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in PowerPoint, Excel and Word.
• Completed the regulatory examinations such as CACS Paper 1 and 2, CMFAS Module 3 and Module 6
• CFA qualification is an advantage
• Bloomberg knowledge is a plus.

Regulatory

• MAS RNF registered representatives to perform the regulated activities in Fund Management
• Familiar with regulatory expectations and requirements