Absolute Return Derivatives Portfolio Manager
The Fund: A tactically managed absolute return fund with the ability to invest across numerous asset classes. Fund Managers are responsible for top-down asset allocation decisions.
The Approach: Using quantitative tools to support valuation analysis, managers build a forward looking risk and return framework for each asset class that maybe included in the fund.
PURPOSE OF ROLE:
- Manage portfolio with the intention of outperforming a specific benchmark.
- Sell international product to predominately European client base
- Contribute to the development of the investment process by generating ideas (alpha strategies)
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Study the relevant markets.
- Produce a detailed analysis of the economic fundamentals; select the best yield curve strategy.
- Select bonds/equities according to relative value analysis.
- Make the relevant buy or sell decisions.
- Study and use quantitative tools to optimize the portfolio allocation and monitor risk.
- Constructs models according to instrument requirements
- Become involved in the entire investment process and portfolio building
- Attend meetings, participate in discussions and decisions both internally (among the European equity team members, among different desks and with our analysts) and externally (with company management, analysts, brokers etc.)
- Share responsibility for the area’s business results with relevant Head of Desk.
- Develop and maintain risk control within the area.
- Perform activity in a legal and compliant manner.
- Help sell products to external clients
- NB: portfolio sizes vary and investments will cover all instruments and may be managed on a discretionary or advisory basis.
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Can have some supervisory responsibility but not necessarily.
- Provides regular guidance and motivation to more junior staff.
- Provides relevant input if additional recruitment is needed.
- Provide input in Performance Management of team members
EXPERIENCE: Circa 8 years’ experience in Portfolio Management Investment Analysis
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of financial markets, products and terminology.
- Excellent knowledge of market and product area
- Strong mathematical skills
- Good communication interpersonal skills
- Team management skills
PERSONAL ABILITIES:
- Honesty
- Ability manage a team
- Ability to take risks
- Ability to make decisions and take responsibility for them
- Objectivity and critical mind-set
- Ability to manage failure and success
- Ability to anticipate
- Thoroughness
SYSTEMS USED:
- Excel
- Bloomberg, Reuters, Broker websites containing research data
For a private and confidential discussion please contact Shane Burke on +35318746770
sburke@paragonexecutive.com
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