About This Role
This Portfolio Manager role focuses on developing investment strategies, executing investments, controlling risk, and attributing performance across buy-side investment operations.
Responsibilities
- Formulate top-down macro views and bottom-up asset selection strategies; determine asset allocation, exposure limits, and tactical positioning aligned with fund mandates and risk budgets
- Conduct in-depth quantitative and qualitative analysis; evaluate underlying valuations, liquidity metrics, and market structure to establish entry/exit targets and execute trades efficiently
- Monitor real-time portfolio risk exposures (beta, duration, concentration risk, and tail risks); design and execute hedging and yield-enhancement strategies (e.g., option overlays, protective puts, covered calls) to manage drawdowns
- Track performance metrics against benchmarks, conduct rigorous performance attribution, and prepare regular market commentaries and fund updates for internal risk committees and institutional LPs/investors
- Ensure all investment activities strictly comply with relevant financial regulations (e.g., MAS, SFC, SEC) and internal compliance guidelines
Requirements
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Financial Engineering, or a related quantitative field
- CFA or FRM designation is strongly preferred
- 5+ years of buy-side investment experience (Hedge Fund, Asset Management, Family Office, or Private Equity), with at least 5 years as a primary Portfolio Manager with a verifiable track record of strong risk-adjusted returns
- Deep understanding of macro economics, corporate financial statements, and valuation frameworks
- Proficiency in market analytics platforms (e.g., Bloomberg, Refinitiv, TradingView) and technical execution tools
- Expertise in options strategies, position sizing, risk budgeting, and derivative-based hedging techniques
- Proven ability to manage liquidity, control portfolio drawdowns, and maintain strict risk management discipline during periods of high market volatility
- Strong analytical reasoning with the ability to articulate investment theses clearly to stakeholders, analysts, and risk managers