Emerging Markets Portfolio Associate — Impact & Execution

L&G – Asset Management, America; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Job summary

L&G Asset Management, America is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets to support the EM portfolio management team in implementing and monitoring client portfolios in line with investment objectives and risk controls. The role involves trade support, cash management and reporting under the guidance of senior portfolio managers.

You will collaborate with analysts, traders and compliance, contributing to investment opportunities, index tracking and performance attribution while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or a quantitative field required.
• CFA or Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of buyside experience in investment management or sell side experience on 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.
• Advanced AI, Bloomberg and strong Excel skills required.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment while managing multiple competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Responsibilities

• Support portfolio construction and implementation activities 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 portfolio 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, portfolio changes, and client-facing materials.
• Collaborate with Research Analysts and Portfolio Managers to evaluate investment opportunities and implement approved investment decisions.
• Coordinate with Trading, Compliance, Legal, Operations, and other internal stakeholders to facilitate portfolio management activities.
• Maintain accurate portfolio records and ensure timely completion of portfolio management processes and controls.
• Adhere to all applicable regulatory, compliance, risk management, and ESG-related requirements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication skills

Advanced AI

Detail-oriented

Multitasking under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics or quantitative field

CFA or Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

L&G Asset Management, America is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets to support the EM portfolio management team in implementing and monitoring client portfolios in line with investment objectives and risk controls. The role involves trade support, cash management and reporting under the guidance of senior portfolio managers.

You will collaborate with analysts, traders and compliance, contributing to investment opportunities, index tracking and performance attribution while