Portfolio Manager-Derivatives

Roles & Responsibilities

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager, Derivatives to manage and developderivatives-based investment strategies and portfolios across multiple assetclasses. The role will be responsible for portfolio construction, derivatives structuring, investment solutions and risk management, with a focus on delivering efficient and innovative investment outcomes.

The successful candidate will work closely with investment, risk and businessstakeholders to develop derivatives solutions supporting liability-driven investment (LDI), asset-liability management (ALM), efficient portfolio management and structured investment solutions.

KeyResponsibilities

• Design, structure and optimize derivatives-based investment strategies and solutions across asset classes.
• Manage and/or support cross-asset derivatives portfolios in accordance with investment mandates, benchmarks, risk limits and portfolio objectives.
• Analyse market conditions, relative value, liquidity and risk characteristics to support investment and derivatives decisions.
• Develop and structure index-linked, protected and other derivatives-based investment solutions, including option-based strategies.
• Monitor portfolio performance, market exposures, liquidity and key risk metrics, and implement appropriate portfolio adjustments.
• Manage collateral requirements and optimize collateral resources associated with derivatives portfolios.
• Evaluate collateral and funding considerations, including repo and securities lending markets.
• Develop and enhance derivatives analytics, quantitative models and front-office portfolio management tools.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop investment solutions and implement new strategies and portfolio management capabilities.
• Contribute to the enhancement of investment and derivatives management systems and processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Financial Engineering, Mathematics, Economics or a related quantitative discipline.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in derivatives structuring, trading, portfolio management or investment solutions.
• Strong experience with linear and non-linear derivatives, preferably across multiple asset classes.
• Strong technical knowledge of derivatives markets, pricing, valuation, modelling and risk management.
• Experience in fixed income derivatives or equity derivatives is advantageous.
• Experience in an investment banking, asset management, insurance investment or similar financial institution environment is preferred.
• Strong understanding of collateral management, collateral optimization and derivatives-related funding and liquidity considerations.
• Experience with LDI, ALM, investment-linked products, systematic strategies or structured investment solutions is advantageous.
• Programming or quantitative modelling experience, particularly Python, is preferred.
• Knowledge of derivatives analytics platforms and portfolio management systems is advantageous.
• Relevant professional qualifications in financial markets or financial engineering are preferred.

Skills and Competencies

• Strong analytical, quantitative and problem-solving skills.
• Sound Investment judgement and a disciplined approach to risk management.
• Strong understanding of financial and derivatives markets.
• Ability to translate complex quantitative analysis into practical investment solutions.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail, proactive mindset and ability to work effectively in a collaborative investment environment.
• Ability to operate effectively within a large and complex organization.

Tell employers what skills you have

Communication
Business Administration
retail investment products
Portfolio and Investment Risk Management
Risk Governance
relationships with external stakeholders
Investment Analysis
scientific discipline
Portfolio Strategy
market risk analysis
Economics
Investment Management
Accounting
Investment Reporting
Financial Analysis
Research & Investigation