Senior Portfolio Manager

Perennial HR; Singapore; On-site; SGD 150,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading private bank seeks an experienced Discretionary Portfolio Manager to manage portfolios and develop business in Asia. This high-impact role requires deep knowledge of financial markets and significant experience with UHNW clients, offering a competitive salary and growth opportunities within a dynamic team.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in discretionary portfolio management.
• Expertise in multi-asset and Fixed Income portfolios.
• Fluency in English; Mandarin preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage discretionary portfolio mandates across multiple asset classes.
• Design and implement asset allocation strategies.
• Lead portfolio reviews and performance reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Portfolio management

Client engagement

Market knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in finance or economics

Tools

Bloomberg

Factset

MS Office

Job description

Our client is a European Private Bank seeking a Discretionary Portfolio Manager (DPM) to join their Asia team, based in Singapore. Reporting to the Head of Asset Management Asia, the successful candidate will manage discretionary portfolios and drive DPM business development across the region. This is a high-impact role for an experienced investment professional with a strong background in multi-asset strategy and UHNW client engagement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day discretionary portfolio mandates across multiple asset classes, ensuring alignment with client objectives and risk profiles.

• Design and implement asset allocation strategies based on global and local investment committee views.

• Lead portfolio reviews, performance reporting, and ongoing risk monitoring.

• Collaborate with RMs, IAs, and the CIO team to tailor bespoke investment solutions for UHNW clients.

• Drive DPM marketing initiatives, create investment proposals and high-quality client-facing materials.

• Enhance DPM visibility in Asia through active client engagement and internal education.

• Conduct fund due diligence where third-party funds, ETFs, or alternatives are used in portfolio construction.

• Contribute to global and local investment committees, articulating house views and strategic positioning.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's or Masters degree from a recognized university, preferably in finance, economics, or related fields.

• 10+ years of relevant experience in discretionary portfolio management, with a strong track record managing multi-asset and Fixed Income portfolios.

• Proven experience working with UHNW clients and delivering bespoke portfolio solutions.

• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment instruments.

• Expertise in either equity or fixed income strategies will be a strong advantage.

• Strong analytical, research, and communication skills; able to translate macro themes into actionable strategies.

• Proficient in Bloomberg, Factset, and MS Office; familiarity with DPM tools is a plus.

• Fluent in English; Mandarin proficiency is highly preferred to support North Asia clientele.