Emerging Market Debt Portfolio Manager/Strategist
Position Description:
The Company
Tracing our roots to 1928, Wellington Management Company, LLP is one of the world's largest independent investment management firms. With US$746 billion in assets under management as of 30 November 2012, we serve as a trusted adviser to institutional clients and mutual fund sponsors in over 50 countries. Our innovative investment solutions are built on the strength of proprietary, independent research and span nearly all segments of the global capital markets, including equity, fixed income, multi-asset, and alternative strategies. As a private partnership whose sole business is investment management, our long-term views and interests are aligned with those of our clients. We are committed to attracting a talented and diverse workforce, and to fostering an open, collaborative culture of inclusivity because we believe multiple perspectives lead to more informed investment and business decisions. We welcome people with diverse life experiences, fresh ideas, and specialized subject-matter expertise.
Position
As part of the continued expansion of our fixed income investment capabilities globally, we are currently seeking to recruit an Emerging Market Debt (EMD) Portfolio Manager who will focus on EMD research and investments in support of the US Broad Markets investment and risk management process. The individual will focus on anticipating cyclical and policy turning points and identifying attractive risk/reward opportunities for investors to consider. This role has direct portfolio impact through generating macro ideas and supporting investors on the team. The role of the EMD Portfolio Manager is to use fundamental and quantitative techniques to identify investment opportunities and manage risk across the EMD asset classes. The scope of the work may include any or all of the following:
•Forecasting fundamental performance for various EMD countries
•Developing fundamental and market driven EMD valuation models
•Determining relative value across EMD countries and sectors
•Building scoring rules for ranking specific investment opportunities
??Building surveillance process and return attribution models
The EMD Portfolio Manager will work closely with the members of the US Broad Markets strategy group and the EMD team.
Qualifications
•Minimum 5 years investment experience in investment management, investment research, asset consulting, or as a plan sponsor
•Broad understanding of global investment markets and an ability to discuss technical topics in concise terms; an articulate communicator with the ability to present often complex investment ideas
•History of academic achievement. An MBA, CFA or advanced degree in economics or finance will be viewed favorably
•Strong written and verbal skills with the ability to work in a team oriented environment
•A creative and flexible thinker and an entrepreneurial nature
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