VP/SVP, Portfolio Construction & Risk

Dalio Family Office Overview:

The Dalio Family Office (DFO) supports Barbara and Ray Dalio and their family in their ventures, investments, and philanthropic efforts under Dalio Philanthropies, which includes OceanX, Dalio Education, Endless Network, and the Beijing Dalio Foundation. The core of the DFO's culture is built around meaningful work and meaningful relationships and the family's commitment to giving back. The office is headquartered in Westport, CT with regional offices in New York City, Singapore, and Abu Dhabi. This position will be based in our Singapore office.

Pillar Overview:

The Investment Pillar is responsible for managing investment portfolios across various entities associated with the Dalio Enterprise. It plays a critical role in developing and executing strategic investment initiatives that align with the organization's overarching goals. By leveraging market insights and conducting rigorous analysis, the Investment Pillar aims to optimize asset allocation, maximize returns, and mitigate risks across a diverse range of investment vehicles.

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