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Insight Investment

Senior Portfolio Manager

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Insight Investment

London, GB · Full-time · £180,000 – £250,000

About this role

We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to be a key risk taker in managing global rates portfolios. The team manages c.$16 billion in global government mandates and c.$2-3bn in European and UK government mandates. It also co-manages $13bn of global and euro aggregate mandates alongside absolute return strategies and active rates overlays.

Daily tasks include generating investment ideas in global rates markets and focusing on portfolio construction across c.90+ rates portfolios with varying objectives. Monitor portfolio risk on multiple systems to align exposures with targets and work with Portfolio Analysts for efficient implementation. Collaborate closely with credit, FX, macro research, and emerging markets teams.

Insight operates a team-based approach to risk taking in the rates franchise, reporting to the head of Global Rates alongside two other portfolio managers. The team is supported by two portfolio analysts, with market coverage divided by regional bloc. The ideal candidate leads on Asia-Pacific rates like Japan, China, and Korea, adaptable to background.

Manage existing client relationships across the rates franchise and contribute to business development. Lead client review meetings for global rates strategies with large institutional clients and improve pitching materials. Contribute to internal projects and develop junior talent on the team.

Requirements

  • Extensive experience in Portfolio Management in global rates markets
  • Track record of generating alpha in rates markets
  • Global focus preferred but flexible for Euro, UK, Asia, or local emerging markets
  • Detail oriented whilst working under pressure and to tight deadlines
  • Quantitative skills helpful, ability to interpret and question models
  • Perform analyses in Python, Excel, and Bloomberg
  • Ability to operate within and adapt to established investment process
  • Understanding of process outputs relating to target portfolio exposures

Responsibilities

  • Generate investment ideas in global rates markets
  • Focus on portfolio construction across c.90+ rates portfolios
  • Daily monitoring of portfolio risk on multiple systems
  • Work with Portfolio Analysts to ensure efficient implementation
  • Collaborate with FX, macro research, emerging markets and credit teams
  • Lead client review meetings for global rates strategies
  • Contribute to business development with distribution teams
  • Develop junior members of the team