Portfolio Manager – Japanese Equities

Ambition; Singapore; On-site; SGD 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Ambition in Singapore seeks an experienced Portfolio Manager specializing in Japanese equities to independently manage Japan-focused portfolios and deliver consistent risk-adjusted returns. You will lead investment decisions, conduct rigorous market research and refine strategies to optimise outcomes.

The role requires a proven independent track record in Japanese markets, strong risk management and a disciplined investment approach within a hedge fund or asset management environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager with a focus on Japanese equities.
• Demonstrable independent investment track record.
• Deep understanding of Japanese equity markets and investment dynamics.
• Strong portfolio construction, capital allocation and risk management capabilities.
• Disciplined investment approach with sound investment judgment.
• Experience within a hedge fund or asset management environment.

Responsibilities

• Independently manage Japanese equity portfolios, including investment decisions, portfolio construction and risk management.
• Identify and execute investment opportunities across Japanese equity markets.
• Conduct in-depth market research, company analysis and investment evaluations.
• Monitor portfolio performance, market exposures and risk parameters.
• Develop and refine investment strategies to optimise risk-adjusted returns.

Skills

Japanese equities

Portfolio management

Risk management

Market research

Investment strategy

Job description

We are partnering with a Hedge Fund seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager specialising in Japanese equities to join its team in Singapore.

The ideal candidate will have an established track record of independently managing a Japan-focused equity portfolios, with demonstrated ability to generate consistent risk-adjusted returns.

Key Responsibilities

• Independently manage Japanese equity portfolios, including investment decisions, portfolio construction and risk management.
• Identify and execute investment opportunities across Japanese equity markets.
• Conduct in-depth market research, company analysis and investment evaluations.
• Monitor portfolio performance, market exposures and risk parameters.
• Develop and refine investment strategies to optimise risk-adjusted returns.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Portfolio Manager with a focus on Japanese equities.
• Demonstrable and verifiable independent investment track record.
• Deep understanding of Japanese equity markets and investment dynamics.
• Strong portfolio construction, capital allocation and risk management capabilities.
• Disciplined investment approach with sound investment judgment.
• Experience within a hedge fund or asset management environment.

Short listed candidates will be notified

Data provided is for recruitment purposes only

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