Emerging Markets Portfolio Architect – Associate

Legal And General Group; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance with HSA

Short-term disability

Long-term disability

Dental insurance

Vision care

Life insurance

401K retirement plan

Vacation and sick time

Employee assistance program

Commuter and transit programs

Job summary

L&G Asset Management in Chicago seeks an Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets, to support portfolio construction and monitoring within client mandates and LGIMA strategy views. You will work with senior PMs and analysts on trade orders, risk oversight, cash management, and performance reporting, ensuring adherence to guidelines and regulations.

You will collaborate across trading, research, operations, and compliance while contributing to investment ideas and process improvements in a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a quantitative field required.
• CFA or Master’s degree in relevant field is preferred.
• 5+ years of buyside experience in investment management or sell side experience on a trading desk, preferably within emerging markets fixed income.
• Knowledge of fixed income concepts including duration, spread risk, yield curve positioning, and performance attribution.
• Working knowledge of emerging market debt markets and global macroeconomic developments.
• Background in Latam corporate credit space is preferred.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Advanced AI, Bloomberg and strong Excel skills required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Regular Duties: Support portfolio construction and implementation across Emerging Markets mandates and client portfolios.
• Monitor portfolio exposures, position weights, duration, spread risk, sector allocations, and other risk metrics relative to benchmarks and guidelines.
• Construct and submit trade orders under the direction of portfolio managers.
• Monitor portfolio holdings and trade activity for compliance with client investment guidelines and internal policies.
• Manage portfolio cash balances, contributions, withdrawals, corporate actions, and benchmark changes.
• Analyze portfolio positioning and performance to support investment decision-making.
• Support portfolio reporting activities, including performance analysis, attribution, risk metrics, and client materials.
• Collaborate with Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers to evaluate investment opportunities and implement decisions.
• Coordinate with Trading, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and stakeholders to facilitate portfolio management.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records and adhere to regulatory, risk, and ESG requirements.

Skills

Advanced AI

Bloomberg

Excel

Fixed income concepts

Emerging markets debt markets

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a quantitative field

CFA or Master’s degree

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Microsoft Excel

Job description

L&G Asset Management in Chicago seeks an Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets, to support portfolio construction and monitoring within client mandates and LGIMA strategy views. You will work with senior PMs and analysts on trade orders, risk oversight, cash management, and performance reporting, ensuring adherence to guidelines and regulations.

You will collaborate across trading, research, operations, and compliance while contributing to investment ideas and process improvements in a