Junior Portfolio Manager, Long/Short Equities Fund, Singapore

My Client is a Leading International Hedge fund with just over $3billion AUM. As the firm has developed, they have branched into a range of products and strategies, but are still heavily focused on their core Long/Short Equities business. They have a fundamental approach, using a macro overly to enhance their regional asset allocation process and are widely regarded as a market leader within the Asia Pacific markets. 

They are currently seeking an experienced Equity Analyst with a proven track record of developing Long/Short Strategies to join their Singapore office. The role is open to Portfolio Managers with less than 2 years experience and analysts who have exposure to this type of product with 5-7 years experience (Can be sell side provided they have proven short side trade ideas). 

Responsibilities
- Work closely with Senior Portfolio managers on enhancing the Asia Pacific Equities portfolio through fundamental and technical research
- Deepen market coverage by using your country/sector specialism to drive new stock selection
- Assist with regional macro research to provide insight into broad themes for the portfolio
- Perform on the ground research through company visits on a quarterly basis
- Develop your market specialism to work towards running a sole book
- Assist with developing the firms cutting-edge technology platform 

Key Requirements
- 5-7 years experience in fundamental equity research, with at least 3 covering the Asia Pacific markets. Candidates with buyside experience will have an added advantage
- Proven experience in developing long/short investment strategies is preferred
- University educated in quantitative/financial field from a Tier-1 University
- Advanced financial modelling skills with knowledge of VBA, Time-Series analysis etc
- High level of proficiency with financial tools such as Bloomberg
- Fluency in Mandarin is preferred as many of the clients will be China based 

This role is an urgent hire as the firm is seeking to expand the team further early next year. Application will be treated on a first come basis so please apply ASAP.

If you feel you have the level of skills and enthusiasm to join this market leading firm, please send and updated resume in Microsoft Word format to apply.a33hoj3igy@selbyjennings.aptrack.co.uk and a qualified consultant will call back.

October 7, 2013 • Tags:  • Posted in: Financial

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