Fund Manager – Fixed Income recruitment
About Dixon Advisory
We’re a highly respected financial advisory firm that has helped more than 15,000 Australian families build wealth with a comprehensive suite of financial services including self managed super, financial strategy and investment advice, estate planning and property advice.
About the role
As Fixed Income Manager, you will be working with a small team within our Funds Management area which is currently focused on managing Australian Fixed Income strategies.
Whilst focused on driving investment opportunities and performance, you will have the opportunity to work with the leadership team to identify growth opportunities as they present; you will be engaged in new product initiatives and actively participate in the growth of the fixed income capability specifically expansion into global fixed income opportunities.
Dixon Advisory has enjoyed great success in marketing the existing range of Fixed Income Funds to our client base (See www.amcbf.com.au and www.amyf.com.au). The longer term strategic intent is to build out the range of investment capabilities and create a fund offering that is positioned to be marketed across Retail and Institutional channels.
Your primary duties and responsibilities in this role will include:
- Identification and analysis of credit opportunities
- Executing investment decisions and trades across the portfolios
- Risk management (including FX risk) and cash flow management
- Researching and producing written recommendations concerning suitability for inclusion into the portfolio/s
- Monitoring the quality of research being generated by more junior members of the team
- Monitoring investments
- Working with the leadership team to identify new investment strategies
- Putting in place systems and processes to support new investment strategies
- Involvement in marketing activities including conferences, positioning funds and capability both internally and externally
- Contacting and communicating with investors and stakeholders as required
- Investor reporting deliverables
To be considered for this role you need
- 3+ years experience in fixed income, ideally in a funds management environment
- A genuine interest in financial markets with a strong working knowledge of fixed income markets both domestic and global
- An understanding of the macroeconomic drivers of financial markets, risk management techniques including FX hedging and other portfolio construction criteria
- High energy levels, and the ability to identify opportunities for diversification and growth
- Experience in or an ability to demonstrate leadership capability
- Entrepreneurial flair; you will be a self-starter, adaptable and dynamic
- Exceptional communication skills and the ability to market effectively
Upon joining the Dixon Advisory team you will enjoy
- Working within a Funds Management team with significant growth potential
- The opportunity to be part of an innovative team that focus on the development of unique and market leading investment products
- The chance to work alongside experts in the industry including our Chief Executive Officer of Funds Management, Chief Operating Officer of Funds Management and Chief Investment Officer
- A young and vibrant culture as well as fantastic lifestyle benefits including subsidized gym membership
If you possess the skill set and drive to make this role a success, apply now by clicking on the "Apply now" button and sending your Cover Letter, CV and Academic Transcript.
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