Fund Manager – Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC)

Fund Manager – Fixed Income, Currencies & Commodities (FICC)

Position Overview

We are seeking a seasoned FICC Fund Manager to manage and grow a dedicated portfolio with a strong focus on Asian credit, rates, and currencies. The ideal candidate will possess a proven track record of generating alpha through active management across both investment-grade and high-yield instruments. Expertise in navigating Asian capital markets and fluency in Mandarin to access onshore and offshore Chinese opportunities are critical for success in this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Portfolio Management & Alpha Generation:
  • Develop and execute investment strategies for the FICC portfolio, aiming to consistently outperform the benchmark.
  • Conduct rigorous top-down macro and bottom-up credit analysis to identify attractive opportunities across sovereign, corporate, and structured credit.
  • Manage portfolio risk, duration, yield, and currency exposure with a disciplined and active approach.
• Research & Strategy:
  • Perform in-depth fundamental credit research, including financial modeling, covenant analysis, and issuer due diligence.
  • Formulate strong, evidence-based views on interest rates, yield curves, and FX movements, particularly within the Asia-Pacific region.
  • Monitor and analyze geopolitical and macroeconomic events and their impact on FICC markets.
• Trading & Execution:
  • Execute trades efficiently across bonds, interest rate derivatives, credit default swaps (CDS), and FX spots/forwards.
  • Maintain strong relationships with sell-side dealers to ensure best execution and access to primary market offerings.
• Stakeholder Engagement:
  • Clearly articulate investment rationale, performance, and market outlook to internal committees and clients.
  • Collaborate closely with the research, risk, and compliance teams.

Requirements

• Minimum of 8-10 years of direct FICC portfolio management experience, preferably with a focus on Asian markets.
• Demonstrable track record of strong and verifiable investment performance.
• Deep expertise in Asian fixed income, particularly Chinese SOEs, property sector, and Dim Sum/CNH bonds. Experience with Asian high-yield is a plus.
• Strong proficiency in using derivatives for hedging and portfolio enhancement.
• Exceptional financial modeling and valuation skills.
• Fluency in English and Mandarin is essential to research Chinese issuers and engage with mainland counterparts.
• CFA designation or equivalent postgraduate qualification is strongly preferred.

Originally posted on Himalayas