Portfolio Manager

A leading organisation is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join its investment team. This opportunity is ideal for a highly analytical professional who thrives in a dynamic environment and has a proven ability to generate investment insights, manage multi-asset portfolios, and contribute to superior client outcomes.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct in-depth research and analysis of investment managers and their capabilities.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive investment cases and present research findings to the broader investment team.
• Contribute to manager selection, asset allocation decisions, portfolio positioning, and risk management strategies.
• Support the development and maintenance of investment buy lists through research-driven recommendations.
• Manage client and stakeholder relationships, including portfolio reviews, presentations, and new business engagements.
• Monitor industry trends, market developments, and global investment research to identify opportunities and risks.
• Maintain and contribute to investment and manager databases.
• Produce high-quality research reports and portfolio construction insights.

Requirements:

• BCom, CFA, CA, CIS or a related qualification.
• 3–6 years' experience in portfolio management, investment research, or asset management.
• Progress towards a postgraduate qualification such as CFA or FRM will be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, macroeconomics, portfolio construction, risk management, and financial instruments, including derivatives.
• Demonstrated ability to generate investment ideas that enhance returns and mitigate risk.
• Excellent analytical, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced MS Office proficiency; knowledge of VBA or other programming languages will be advantageous.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex concepts clearly.
• A proactive, curious, and results-driven approach with the ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• High attention to detail and the ability to perform effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

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