Portfolio Manager, EM Sovereign Debt (Hard Currency), Global Asset Manager, London

Responsibilities

Generate alpha via directional credit calls and relative value (RV) trades, inter- and intra-country. Lead dedicated country coverage (ideally MENA): fundamentals, valuations, issuer meetings and travel as required. Contribute to macro/risk top-down debates and support theme and allocation calls. Produce written updates (Credit Committee, weekly) and support Product Management/Marketing. Oversee ESG scoring of countries/credits and collaborate with the impact debt team. Help manage Absolute Return strategies and participate in IC. Lead the Credit Committee (template, priorities, schedule) with the desk head. Co-manage EM Sovereign Debt portfolios, for broad and blended funds.

Requirements

• At least 3 years’ finance experience, ideally front office within investment banking or fund management.
• Exposure to emerging markets fixed income and foreign exchange products.
• Strong Excel and Word skills; familiarity with ThinkFolio, Modelling Manager and performance/reporting tools.
• Sound accounting knowledge relevant to fixed income products.
• Experience with EM country coverage, issuer engagement and research oversight.
• Comfort with pre-trade compliance, mandate guidelines and trade allocation controls.
• Understanding of ESG integration for sovereigns and corporates.