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
