Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income (Senior Manager Level, Short-Term Money Market Fund Focused)

Posted:
8/19/2024, 5:00:00 PM

Location(s):
Hong Kong, China ⋅ Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong, China

Experience Level(s):
Senior

Field(s):
Business & Strategy ⋅ Finance & Banking

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About the Role

• To directly lead or assist Head of Fixed Income on AIMHK Money Market fund by involving in fund set-up, forming and recommending investment strategies, leading fund performance, credit quality and any specific requirements plus conducting order placements
• To ensure that cash become productive assets by placing in short term money market securities, which can earn the highest possible interest rates for other fixed income funds / portfolios

Roles and Responsibilities:

Portfolio Management:

  • Keep updated knowledge on global and local macroeconomic environment plus local regulatory framework to formulate investment strategies and translate them into fund performance
  • Work with internal and external counterparties on deal sourcing to meet investment requirements and participate in (1) 1-on-1 issuer’s meetings, (ii) regular market update / interest rate meetings, (iii) relative value discussions of new and secondary market issues
  • Identify appropriate investment opportunities that meet client’s / fund’s objectives
  • Maintain good relationships with banks and keep update information on potential deals, market rates views and fund flows
  • Build and maintain portfolio-wide analytics to supervise sectoral and name risk to ensure minimal impairments
  • Perform regular fund reviews and portfolio manager calls to (a) ensure compliance with fund mandates and (b) resolve that investment risks are being led appropriately. The review should also be performed any time when critical changes occur which may affect funds.
  • Analyze past and present of peers’ fund performances
  • Focus on continuous improvement in supervising systems and maintain up-to-date, comprehensive and well-organized data for analysis
  • Regularly review and update relevant credit and risk management procedures to be in line with the regulatory requirement and internal policy
  • Assist on ad-hoc projects relating to fixed income as assigned from time to time

Communications & Collaboration:

  • Engage with internal analysts / traders and build confident relationships based on trust and reliability with internal and external collaborators
  • Develop and strengthen backup arrangement to improve effective fund management

Minimum Job Requirements:

  • Deep understanding in responsible money market securities and home market dynamics
  • Previous HKD money market fund experience
  • Proficiency in portfolio analytical tools e.g. Bloomberg PORT.
  • At least 8 years of fund management experience with a sound knowledge of total return strategies and credits on responsible markets
  • Ability to work independently, with oversight and balance multiple demands
  • Strong competence in portfolio analysis and strong interpersonal skills
  • A Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or related fields
  • Professional qualification such as ACCA, CFA, FRM preferred
  • Certificate in ESG Investing preferred
  • Good communication skill and proficient in English
  • Strong analytical and decision-making skills
  • Possession of relevant SFC license required

Others:

  • You are preferred to acquire the license of Securities and Futures Commission (SFC)  (Paper 1) or any licenses if your job involves regulated activities

We are committed to building a dynamic and progressive culture.  We celebrate the diversity of our people and empower you to be your best and make a difference in your own unique way.

We offer comprehensive employee benefits e.g. group life and medical insurance, MPF Employer's Top-up Contribution, Employee Share Purchase Plan and Employee Insurance Purchase Programme.

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