Senior Agency MBS Portfolio Leader

World Bank Group; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

World Bank Group seeks a Senior MBS Portfolio Manager to lead Agency MBS portfolios within the Securitized Products Unit. You will manage risk, optimize portfolio construction, and deliver performance aligned with client objectives.

The role involves education support, cross‑team collaboration, and active engagement with stakeholders in the USA and internationally. Ideal candidates bring extensive fixed income and securitized products expertise, strong modeling skills, and a track record of

Qualifications

• Minimum eight years of experience managing Agency MBS portfolios.
• Expertise in securitized products and global fixed income markets.
• CFA or similar certification is a plus.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and modeling skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead or participate in investment policy implementation and portfolio construction.
• Provide expertise in asset allocation, market strategy, and performance reviews.
• Generate high-conviction ideas across Agency MBS sectors with risk controls.
• Manage duration, spreads, convexity, and liquidity risks within guidelines.
• Monitor risk exposures and ensure alignment with client objectives.
• Coach junior staff supporting the Agency MBS business.
• Develop technology and analytics to enhance trading and risk management.
• Provide updates to stakeholders on market developments and opportunities.
• Collaborate with TRE teams to strengthen risk management and attribution.
• Build relationships with industry participants and official sector partners.

Skills

Portfolio management

Agency MBS expertise

Fixed income

Risk management

Analytical modeling

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Mentoring juniors

Ethical standards (CFA)

Education

Master’s degree in finance/economics/related field

CFA or equivalent certification (preferred)

Job description

World Bank Group seeks a Senior MBS Portfolio Manager to lead Agency MBS portfolios within the Securitized Products Unit. You will manage risk, optimize portfolio construction, and deliver performance aligned with client objectives.

The role involves education support, cross‑team collaboration, and active engagement with stakeholders in the USA and internationally. Ideal candidates bring extensive fixed income and securitized products expertise, strong modeling skills, and a track record of