Managing Director

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for constructing and managing investment portfolios and funds within agreed mandates, risk limits, and MAS regulatory requirements. The role sets investment strategy and makes allocation and security selection decisions across fixed income, credit, rates, FX, equities, and derivatives, aiming to deliver consistent, risk-adjusted returns for investors — working closely with analysts, Risk, Compliance, Operations, and distribution teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investment strategy and portfolio construction within each mandate or fund’s objectives, guidelines, and risk limits.
• Make investment decisions across asset classes and manage portfolio liquidity, leverage, and concentration.
• Lead research and investment due diligence with analysts to originate, evaluate, and monitor positions.
• Monitor performance, attribution, and market, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risk; report to the investment committee, board, and investors.
• Ensure investment activity complies with MAS regulations, fund documents, and internal policies, including best execution, conflicts of interest, and trade allocation.
• Work with Risk, Compliance, Operations, and Finance on valuation, settlement, reconciliation, and oversight of fund administrators.
• Manage relationships and negotiate trading and financing terms with brokers, prime brokers, custodians, and other counterparties.
• Present strategy, performance, and market outlook to investors and distribution partners; support fund raising where required.
• Lead, mentor, and develop analysts and junior members of the investment team.
• Contribute to investment governance, new product development, and growth of the franchise.

Experience & Qualifications

• Overview: Minimum 20 years of experience in portfolio management, investment management, trading, or structuring within asset management, banking, or capital markets, with a demonstrated track record of risk-adjusted performance.
• Postgraduate degree in finance ,economics, and management.
• Experience with multi-jurisdiction fund structures (for example Singapore VCC or Cayman SPC).

Skills & Competencies

• Strong investment judgement, portfolio construction, and risk management skills across market cycles.
• Sound product knowledge across fixed income, credit, rates, FX, equities, derivatives, and structured instruments.
• Quantitative and analytical ability, including data-driven models, performance attribution, and risk analytics.
• Proficient in Bloomberg /Refinitiv and MS Office (Excel, PowerPoint); familiarity with portfolio management and risk systems.
• Clear communication and strong investor-facing presentation skills.
• Leadership and team management skills; collaborative approach with Risk, Compliance, and Operations.
• High ethical standards, fiduciary mindset, and sound governance judgement.