Fixed Income Portfolio Manager (Treasury)

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the bank's fixed income investment portfolio, including government and corporate bonds.
• Develop and execute investment strategies to achieve optimal portfolio returns within approved risk limits.
• Monitor market trends, interest rates, foreign exchange movements and economic developments.
• Conduct credit analysis and identify suitable investment opportunities.
• Oversee treasury activities, including liquidity management, cash flow monitoring and funding requirements.
• Manage interest rate risk, liquidity risk and overall balance sheet exposure.
• Support asset and liability management (ALM) and balance sheet optimisation.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, risk limits and MAS regulatory requirements.
• Prepare investment performance, market updates and treasury reports for senior management.
• Liaise and coordinate with the Bank's Head Office in Korea on treasury and investment-related matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Banking or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA and relevant CMFAS certifications (RES12B and CM-EIP/SIP) are preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in Treasury, Fixed Income Portfolio Management or Investment Management, OR at least 8 years of working experience in the banking industry.
• Strong knowledge of fixed income products, money markets, foreign exchange and treasury operations.
• Hands-on experience in one or more of the following areas:

1. Investment portfolio and liquidity management.
2. Asset and Liability Management (ALM).
3. Bond sales and trading.
4. Treasury back-office operations.
5. Derivatives transactions, particularly Interest Rate Swaps (IRS).

• Good understanding of financial markets, risk management practices and MAS regulatory requirements.
• Strong analytical, communication and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in both written and spoken Korean is essential to facilitate effective communication and coordination with the Bank's Head Office in Korea.