Portfolio Manager

Job Reference #
322700BR

Job Type
Full Time

Your role
UBS Asset Management (Australia) Ltd was established in 1985 and has invested assets of approximately A$63 billion (at 30 April We are part of an integrated global business with global fixed income assets of USD423 billion and a team of over 130+ investment professionals globally. The Sydney-based Fixed Income team manages A$27 billion in cash and fixed income assets on behalf of Australian and global investors, making it one of the largest fixed income managers in Australia.

We are seeking a self-driven and motivated individual to join the Australian fixed income investment team as a Portfolio Manager.

The key responsibilities for the role include:

• Translation, implementation and monitoring of fixed income investment strategy across a number of fixed income portfolios;
• Monitoring of portfolios for compliance with mandate guidelines, risk profile and investment objectives;
• Evaluation of portfolio performance and attribution;
• Assist with input regarding portfolio activity to client reports and other communications.

As a member of the Sydney based team, the individual would also participate in strategy meetings and be expected to be knowledgeable on financial market drivers, economic developments relevant to interest rates and fixed income markets more generally.

Your team
You'll be working as a member of the Australian Fixed Income team in Sydney, Australia. Our team is responsible for managing approximately AUD27 billion of institutional and wholesale client money across an array of different fixed income mandates.

Your expertise

• Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related disciplines. CFA and/or Masters degree would be beneficial;
• At least years' experience in an asset management or a financial services firm, with exposure/solid familiarity with fixed income and ideally derivatives markets;
• Excellent knowledge of macroeconomics and fixed Income strategies in particular of Australian fixed income strategies;
• Strong attention to detail, numeracy and ability to work to deadlines;
• Good interpersonal skills, ability to work in a team and written communication of a reasonably technical nature;
• Ability to assimilate information from an array of sources and a deep interest in investment markets;
• Any quantitative / programming skills are of advantage

About Us
UBS is the world's largest and the only truly global wealth manager. We operate through four business divisions: Global Wealth Management, Personal & Corporate Banking, Asset Management and the Investment Bank. Our global reach and the breadth of our expertise set us apart from our competitors.

We have a presence in all major financial centers in more than 50 countries.

Join us
At UBS, we know that it's our people, with their diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds, who drive our ongoing success. We're dedicated to our craft and passionate about putting our people first, with new challenges, a supportive team, opportunities to grow and flexible working options when possible. Our inclusive culture brings out the best in our employees, wherever they are on their career journey. We also recognize that great work is never done alone. That's why collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Because together, we're more than ourselves.

We're committed to disability inclusion and if you need reasonable accommodation/adjustments throughout our recruitment process, you can always contact us.

Disclaimer / Policy Statements
UBS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce