Portfolio Manager – Equities (Emerging Market Financials) recruitment

The Capital Strategies department is responsible for several risk mandates within NBIM including the fund’s large equity holdings across different industries and regions inter alia. Capital Strategies also manages interaction with intermediaries and companies related to the fund’s Equity Capital Market activities including PRE IPOs.

The department is expanding and is looking to hire an experienced professional for a position as Portfolio Manager. The position is located in London or Oslo, and travel will be required.

Main Responsibilities:

• Co-manage a global long only portfolio within emerging market Financials

• Perform financial analysis, strategic business analysis and detailed industry research

• Build and maintain company financial models and industry databases

• Develop independent investment views to be applied to the portfolio investment strategy

• Prepare and present investment cases and industry analysis in a rigorous and clear manner

• Develop and maintain relationships with portfolio companies

Main Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent with strong academic records

• Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including relevant industry background from Financials either from a senior management position, as a consultant, portfolio manager or research analyst

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to generate independent and innovative investment ideas

• Ability to interact and build relationships with Senior Management of portfolio companies

• Ability to take risk positions in the equity market

• Strong communication skills and fluency in written and spoken English

We offer interesting challenges in an active and stimulating international environment. Our 320 employees are located in Oslo (HQ), London, New York, Singapore and Shanghai. The position offers excellent possibilities for personal and professional development.

Questions regarding the position may be directed to Mads Barås Bye, telephone +47 95194677. More information about NBIM and how to complete the online application is available at www.nbim.no.

Deadline for application is 6 August 2012 at midnight CET.