VP/SVP, Portfolio Construction & Risk

DFO Referrals; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Singapore is on the lookout for a VP/SVP, Portfolio Construction & Risk. This vital role requires analytical rigor and skills in portfolio design and risk management. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in analytics or trading, alongside relevant academic qualifications and professional certifications such as CFA. The role involves significant analytical responsibilities, collaboration with trading partners, and travel to Abu Dhabi up to 40%. Competitive compensation and benefits are provided.

Benefits

Comprehensive employer paid medical plan

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a buy-side or sell-side role focused on portfolio analytics, trading, or risk management.
• Progress toward or completion of professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director Portfolio Construction/CIOs to design portfolio allocation frameworks.
• Analyze and model portfolio characteristics including risk, return, and liquidity.
• Execute trades across global markets, ensuring compliance with guidelines.

Skills

Portfolio analytics

Trading

Risk management

Python coding

Analytical rigor

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Tools

Trading platforms (e.g. EMS/OMS)

Job description

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO’s culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family’s commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. This position will be based in our Singapore office.

The Investment Pillar is responsible for managing investment portfolios across various entities associated with the Dalio Enterprise. It plays a critical role in developing and executing strategic investment initiatives that align with the organization’s overarching goals. By leveraging market insights and conducting rigorous analysis, the Investment Pillar aims to optimize asset allocation, maximize returns, and mitigate risks across a diverse range of investment vehicles.

Position Summary

We are searching for a talented VP/SVP, Portfolio Construction & Risk to join our dynamic team. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on analytical rigor and precision, and is energized by the opportunity to contribute to innovative portfolio design and multi-asset trading execution.

Position Location

Singapore, with significant travel to Abu Dhabi (40%)

Role Responsibilities

• Partner with the Director Portfolio Construction/CIOs to design portfolio allocation frameworks in the context of a global macro and alternative investments portfolio.
• Analyze and model portfolio characteristics including risk, return, factor exposures, liquidity, and constraints.
• Contribute to the development of systematic or rules-based portfolio models and the systems that drive the portfolio allocation decision.
• Contribute to the implementation of a risk management framework to cover market risk, counterparty risk, and operational risk

Execution Trading

• Execute trades across global markets, ensuring best execution and adherence to compliance guidelines.
• Monitor outsource trading providers; implement TCA benchmarking for both internal and external trade execution.
• Collaborate with brokers, custodians, and trading platforms (e.g. EMS/OMS).
• Work closely with middle back office colleagues to improve trade execution capabilities.

Professional Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a buy-side or sell-side role focused on portfolio analytics, trading, or risk management.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
• Progress toward or completion of professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.

Knowledge, Skills, Attributes, and Values

• Experience with top-down portfolio construction and trading.
• Proficiency in Python coding.
• A solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to approach challenges creatively and effectively.
• Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time.

Compensation and Benefits

Compensation for the role includes a competitive salary dependent on years of experience, level of education obtained, as well as applicable skillset, and an excellent benefits package, including a comprehensive employer paid medical plan and CPF.

Please note that we do not provide immigration sponsorship for this position.

At the DFO, we believe our biggest asset is our people. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, hiring and developing individuals from diverse backgrounds and experiences to add to our collaborative culture. The DFO treats all candidates and employees with respect and does not discriminate in our recruiting, hiring, and promoting processes and general treatment during employment, including on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, veteran status, or disability.