Currency Portfolio Manager, Assistant Vice President

Role Overview:

Join a dynamic global exposure management team managing both passive and dynamic currency portfolios across fixed income, equity, and multi-asset strategies. This portfolio management role involves trade generation, monitoring, and broader portfolio management responsibilities, including collaboration with the LDI (Liability-Driven Investment) team. You will also collaborate with the other portfolio managers in the team in the day-to-day management of the currency overlay business, with a focus on delivering strong client outcomes and minimizing operational risk. Over time, you will take ownership of individual accounts and engage directly with clients.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design, implement, and monitor internal and external FX hedging programs in line with investment guidelines across developed and emerging markets.
• Collaborate with the FX trading desk to provide trade instructions, manage roll schedules, and address portfolio-specific hedging needs.
• Support new account onboarding by coordinating with legal, compliance, and client service teams.
• Proactively contribute to the enhancement of internal systems and processes in partnership with the technology team.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance, ensuring alignment with client objectives and risk parameters.
• Respond to client and consultant inquiries regarding hedging programs and portfolio activity.
• Assist in client servicing efforts, including the preparation and delivery of presentation materials and reporting packages.
• Uphold the highest fiduciary standards in all aspects of portfolio management.
• Participate in the management of LDI portfolios over time.

Skills & Experience:

• Strong understanding of passive and dynamic FX hedging strategies.
• Familiarity with major currency hedging index methodologies.
• Solid grasp of macroeconomic trends and their influence on currency markets.
• Experience with FX tenor management is a plus.
• Highly analytical with the ability to interpret complex performance attribution and large datasets.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, especially under time-sensitive conditions.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with Bloomberg and VBA is advantageous.
• Advanced degree and/or CFA designation (or progress toward it) is preferred.

Personal Attributes:

• High integrity and professional ethics.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Analytical and systematic thinker with a keen eye for detail.
• Collaborative team player with a proactive and positive communication style

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