Assistant Portfolio Manager - Emerging Market Debt & Commodities

Job Summary

The Assistant Portfolio Manager will join the Emerging Market Debt and Commodities team, reporting directly to the Head of Asia Fixed Income. Their main goal is to support the achievement of performance targets for Asian macro portfolios by executing investment process conclusions, conducting fundamental sovereign and credit research, and applying market timing and risk controls.

Primary Responsibilities

• Support investment performance goals of assigned Asian macro portfolios through application of fundamental views on sovereign and corporate issuers and risk management.
• Participate actively in team investment decisions by contributing ideas and enhancing investment processes.
• Assist in developing a reputable Emerging Market Fixed Income franchise globally through process improvements and close communication with other desks.
• Engage in research discussions on country and corporate fundamentals, identifying discrepancies with analyst scores.
• Help in the team scorecard process to identify attractive investment opportunities across the universe.
• Contribute to building and integrating ESG investment processes.
• Assist in producing reporting and marketing materials as needed.
• Represent the team in client, consultant, and prospect meetings to communicate investment philosophy, process, market outlook, and portfolio strategies.
• Maintain continuous learning via analyst calls, conferences, policymakers’ meetings, and academic research.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, or related fields; CFA or advanced degrees preferred.
• Previous experience in finance, ideally with Asian macro research, portfolio management, or relevant sectors.
• Strong grasp of fixed income instruments and portfolio construction; experience with ESG investing or quantitative finance is advantageous.
• Exceptional analytical and reasoning skills.
• Ability and willingness to thrive in a collaborative, fast-paced team environment.
• Strong interest in global and Asian political and technological trends.
• Comfortable adopting new technology to enhance work processes.
• Proficiency in local languages is a plus but not mandatory.

About the Employer

The company is a global investment manager dedicated to assisting institutions, intermediaries, and individuals worldwide in managing investments to reach their objectives. With a history of over 200 years and a team of approximately 6,000 professionals spanning six continents, the firm evolves alongside societal and technological developments while emphasizing client and societal prosperity.