Fixed Income Manager

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conduct thorough research and analysis on macroeconomic trends, fixed income, money, capital, and financial markets.
• Develop and upkeep the necessary tools and models for effective research and analysis.
• Generate regular and special reports, presentations, and insights on macroeconomics, financial markets, and fixed income strategies.
• Ensure the delivery of high-quality research results within the designated timelines.
• Engage in initiatives to expand and enhance the ongoing research and analysis in macroeconomics and fixed income markets.
• Support the Head of Fixed Income in overseeing cash management for all funds, ensuring all necessary approvals, system entries, and documentation related to trades are completed.
• Compile and manage reports related to fund compliance, risk, client updates, annual fund summaries, and fund management, among others.
• Keep up-to-date Fixed Income model portfolio reports for designated funds.
• Contribute to reviewing fixed income portfolios, integrating research findings, trading ideas, and strategies while adhering to fund mandates, investment limits, and objectives.
• Collaborate with the fixed income team to perform credit research and analysis for both new and existing credit deals as required.
• Periodically reassess and update the investment process as needed.
• Work closely with relevant departments to finalize trade executions and ensure all related reports and documentation are accurately completed.
• Fulfill additional duties as assigned by the Head of Fixed Income.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fund management certificate is preferred. 
• A bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, economics, or a similar field is required, with a preference for candidates holding an advanced degree or a CFA designation.
• Applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience in research related to macroeconomics, fixed income, capital markets, stock markets, or similar areas.
• This role demands prior fundamental research experience and a deep understanding of macroeconomic trends, government policies, the bond market, capital markets, and various sectors.
• Experience related to portfolio management is also essential.
• Candidates must possess strong interpersonal and communication skills, capable of articulating complex issues clearly and convincingly in both oral and written forms.