Position title: FX and Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Experience and qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance or related field
Background in foreign exchange (FX) trading and hedging, with working knowledge of fixed income
Gained experience in treasury, liquidity management and/or asset-liability management
Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), CFA level or designation is an advantage

Job Summary

Experienced Investment Portfolio Manager to oversee the Company's foreign exchange exposures and fixed income investments.

The role is responsible for actively monitoring FX movements and executing appropriate hedging strategies to mitigate risk. In addition, the incumbent will manage fixed income portfolios with a focus on optimal fund utilization, disciplined risk management, and the consistent achievement of investment objectives.

Work closely with the Head of Investments, to ensure that both foreign exchange and interest rate risks are effectively managed to support profitability, strengthen the balance sheet, and promote long-term financial stability.

Scope of responsibilities:

Efficient Utilization of Funds

Prepare and manage liquidity forecasts
Work closely with the FI Portfolio Manager on the utilization/sourcing of excess/ fund request from the Treasury

Foreign Exchange Management

Monitor foreign exchange movements and hedge different currency exposures accordingly

Strategy Development

Recommend fixed income strategies and investment approaches for the managed portfolio

Portfolio Construction

Select and allocate investments across diverse fixed income assets to meet risk/return objectives

Research and Analysis

Conduct in-depth analysis of market trends, economic indicators, credit quality and issuers to identify investment opportunities

Risk Management

Monitor and manage FX risk, interest rate risk, credit risk, liquidity risk, and ensure compliance with investment guidelines

Generation of Reports with Analysis

Individual reports:
Weekly and monthly market updates
Monthly FX Position and Strategy
Daily updates of In-house Investment and FX Portfolio worksheets
Team Reports:
Monthly SL and Board supplementary reports
Consolidated Investment Portfolio – Monthly
Investment Committee Report – Quarterly
Exposure report – Monthly
Income Report – Monthly
Performance results analysis – Monthly
External Reports:
Insurance Commission submissions for transactions requiring special approvals

Communication and Coordination with Team members

Mentor junior members of the team
Maintain open communication lines to ensure smooth execution of deals
Coordinate with Fund Managers to provide updates on portfolio performance, strategies and mandates

Client and Vendor Relations

Develop and maintain strong relationships with counterparty dealers and brokers, including participation in Fund Managers Association of the Philippines (FMAP) activities & other investment-related functions