Director - Group Portfolio & Liquidity Management

Company: 1011 United Overseas Bank Ltd

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in Asia with a global network of more than 500 branches and offices in 19 countries and territories in Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. In Asia, we operate through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand, as well as branches and offices. Our history spans more than 80 years. Over this time, we have been guided by our values – Honorable, Enterprising, United and Committed. This means we always strive to do what is right, build for the future, work as one team and pursue long-term success. It is how we work, consistently, be it towards the company, our colleagues or our customers.

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Director – Group Portfolio & Liquidity Management to lead the management of corporate fixed income portfolios across investment-grade, and emerging market credit strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating risk-adjusted returns through active portfolio construction, credit selection, sector allocation, and relative value positioning, while adhering to investment guidelines and risk parameters.

This role requires a strong understanding of global credit markets, macroeconomic trends, and corporate fundamentals, combined with the ability to translate investment insights into portfolio outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate bond portfolios in accordance with investment objectives, mandates, and risk limits.
• Develop and implement investment strategies based on macroeconomic, market, sector, and issuer-level views.
• Conduct portfolio construction, security selection, duration management, yield curve positioning, and sector allocation.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis and assess issuer creditworthiness, valuation, liquidity, and relative value opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, tracking error, and compliance with investment guidelines.
• Identify and execute investment opportunities across investment-grade, and emerging market corporate bonds.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently and optimize portfolio liquidity.
• Monitor global credit markets and evaluate the impact of economic, geopolitical, and regulatory developments on portfolio positioning.
• Present investment strategies, portfolio performance, and market outlooks to senior management.
• Support new product development and contribute thought leadership on credit markets and fixed income investing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• CFA charterholder or progress toward CFA designation preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in corporate bond investing, fixed income portfolio management, credit research, or institutional asset management.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate bond portfolios with a track record of investment performance.
• Strong knowledge of global credit markets, fixed income instruments, and portfolio risk management techniques.

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of corporate credit analysis, bond valuation, credit spreads, and relative value assessment.
• Experience with portfolio analytics, risk attribution, duration management, and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with ESG integration within fixed income investment processes is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong investment judgment and portfolio construction skills.
• Ability to generate independent investment ideas and articulate conviction-based views.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to engage senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic market environments.

Additional Requirements

Develop, Engage, Execute, Strategise

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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