Portfolio Manager – Fixed Income Multi-Sector Strategies – Virtus Investment Partners

About the Opportunity

Newfleet Asset Management is seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join its London-based investment team as a Portfolio Manager on established strategies currently managed by David Scott and Simon Lau. This role is part of Newfleet’s intentional team-depth planning and is designed for a seasoned investment professional with a demonstrated track record in fixed income and/or multi-sector portfolio management.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a co-Portfolio Manager on assigned fixed income strategies including Multi-Asset Credit, LDI Plus and LDI strategies. Contribute to security selection, sector allocation, and portfolio construction.
• Participate in investment committee discussions, idea generation, and portfolio decision-making.
• Provide independent investment views while operating within Newfleet’s team-based PM framework.
• Monitor portfolio risks including duration, yield curve exposure, credit risk, liquidity, and sector concentrations.
• Ensure portfolios remain aligned with investment objectives, guidelines, and client mandates.
• Partner with Risk and Compliance teams to support governance and oversight.
• Collaborate with internal research teams to evaluate asset classes and macro themes.
• Translate research insights into actionable portfolio positioning.
• Work closely as part of Trading to execute portfolio changes efficiently.
• Support client, consultant, and due diligence meetings as needed.
• Contribute to performance attribution, portfolio reviews, and investment commentary.

About You

Ideal candidate would have significant passive, index replication and/or LDI experience seeking an opportunity to become more involved in actively managed portfolios. Prior experience as a Portfolio Manager or senior investment professional with portfolio responsibility and a deep understanding of global fixed income markets, portfolio construction, and risk management.

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree required, advanced degree a plus. CFA charter holder strongly preferred. Minimum 8-10 years of portfolio management experience, including significant experience in passive or active fixed income and/or multi-sector portfolio management.

Benefits

Compensation will be competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. Total compensation may include base salary, discretionary incentive compensation, and participation in long-term incentive programs, as applicable.

About Company

Newfleet Asset Management is an active fixed income investment manager focused on fundamental, research-driven portfolio management across multi-sector and sector-oriented fixed income strategies. The firm’s investment approach emphasizes consistent, risk-adjusted return generation, with a strong focus on capital preservation, income, and disciplined risk management across market environments.