Position Summary
We are searching for a talented VP/SVP, Portfolio Construction & Risk to join our dynamic team. This is a high-impact role for someone who thrives on analytical rigor and precision, and is energized by the opportunity to contribute to innovative portfolio design and multi-asset trading execution.
Sitting at the crossroads of investment strategy, risk analytics, and hands-on trading, you'll help shape how portfolios are constructed, optimize risk exposures, and ensure trades are executed seamlessly and efficiently.
Position Location:
Singapore, with significant travel to Abu Dhabi (40%)
Role Responsibilities
Portfolio Construction & Risk Management
- Partner with the Director Portfolio Construction/CIOs to design portfolio allocation frameworks in the context of a global macro and alternative investments portfolio.
- Analyze and model portfolio characteristics including risk, return, factor exposures, liquidity, and constraints.
- Contribute to the development of systematic or rules-based portfolio models and the systems that drive the portfolio allocation decision.
- Contribute to the implementation of a risk management framework to cover market risk, counterparty risk, and operational risk
Execution Trading
- Execute trades across global markets, ensuring best execution and adherence to compliance guidelines.
- Monitor outsource trading providers; implement TCA benchmarking for both internal and external trade execution.
- Collaborate with brokers, custodians, and trading platforms (e.g. EMS/OMS).
- Work closely with middle back office colleagues to improve trade execution capabilities.
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess The Following Professional Qualifications
- Minimum of 5 years experience in a buy-side or sell-side role focused on portfolio analytics, trading, or risk management.
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field.
- Progress toward or completion of professional certifications such as CFA or FRM.
The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, attributes, and values:
- Experience with top-down portfolio construction and trading.
- Proficiency in Python coding.
- A solution-oriented mindset, with the ability to approach challenges creatively and effectively.
- Self-starter with strong initiative and the ability to work independently.
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 40% of the time.
EA licence number: 15C7529
EA Personnel number: R1985185
