Junior Portfolio Manager

About the Role

Assist in managing US structured finance funds, including hedge funds and long-only mandates. Provide portfolio management support on some funds while taking a leadership role on more straightforward ones, and contribute to the development of new funds for the platform.

Responsibilities

• Oversee long-only portfolios or sleeves in collaboration with analysts and stakeholders (operations, risk, compliance, etc.).
• Implement investment objectives defined with clients, deploying capital based on analysts' recommendations, market timing, and risk/return considerations.
• Assist in managing and monitoring portfolios of US structured finance instruments.
• Prepare comprehensive monthly reports on risk and performance for the funds.
• Create marketing materials reflecting up-to-date performance and relevant economic data.
• Conduct market research, attend conferences, perform manager due diligence, and analyze specific assets and asset classes held by the fund.
• Manage daily fund operations, including trade booking, overseeing the middle office, and reviewing monthly valuation reports.
• Drive operational improvements and structuring projects, such as negotiating financing and derivatives contracts, maintaining fund positions in systems, and supervising fund expenses.
• Participate in developing new products for the US platform, including designing pitches, modeling portfolios, engaging with clients, and evolving into a portfolio manager role for newly launched products.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Accounting, Engineering, or a related field.
• 2 to 4 years of experience in Structured Finance or Fixed Income, with High Yield knowledge.

Skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Result-oriented with a growth mentality.
• Proficiency in Fixed Income financial modeling and data analysis.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Competency in Excel and PowerPoint.

Pay

The pay range for this position is $90,000 to $145,000. Actual pay will be determined based on skills, experience, and location, with a focus on market alignment and internal equity.