Job Title: Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager
Location: Sydney, Australia
Job Type: Permanent
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for the management of fixed income ETFs, assisting in the formulation of product strategies, and leading the growth of the asset class within the business.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage the day-to-day activities of fixed income ETFs, ensuring they perform in line with their investment objectives and remain within mandates.
* Provide input into the setup of fixed income portfolio management and trading capabilities.
* Monitor daily reconciliations between front office systems and official valuations.
* Identify and execute trades necessary for funds to meet their investment objectives, including index changes, cash flows, corporate actions, currency hedging, and portfolio optimization.
* Monitor capital markets activities and respond to ad hoc requests for fund information from sales and clients.
* Assist in-house macro-economic analysis and fixed income research.
* Collaborate and coordinate efforts with portfolio administration, compliance, and other business functions.
Requirements:
* Degree-level education or equivalent, such as CFA.
* A minimum of 5 years of experience in fixed income portfolio management and trading, with direct indexing/ETF experience an advantage.
* Excellent technical knowledge of financial products, strong analytical and numerical skills, and advanced Microsoft Excel knowledge, including VBA programming.
* Ability to make decisions, establish priorities, and act quickly in a high-pressure environment.
* Strong risk management mindset and familiarity with fixed income trading platforms, such as Bloomberg, MarketAxess, and TradeWeb.
Language: English
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