Asset Management - GFICC- EMD LOCAL Portfolio Manager- Vice President

Asset Management - GFICC- EMD LOCAL Portfolio Manager- Vice President

Full-Time 85500 - 104500 £ / year (est.) Home office (partial)
Next Frontier Capital

At a Glance

  • Tasks: Generate and implement investment opportunities in emerging markets, focusing on rates.
  • Company: Join J.P. Morgan Asset Management, a leader in fixed income management.
  • Benefits: Competitive salary, diverse work culture, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Other info: Diverse and inclusive workplace that values your unique talents.
  • Why this job: Make a real impact in the dynamic world of asset management with a global team.
  • Qualifications: 5-10 years managing emerging markets rates and local currency bonds required.

The predicted salary is between 85500 - 104500 £ per year.

The Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities team (GFICC) at J.

Morgan Asset Management is one of the world’s deepest and best‑resourced fixed income managers, with expertise across all major fixed income sectors, including niche markets.

Every investment decision in our fixed income solutions is underpinned by the proprietary research of a globally integrated team of sector specialists.

Our shared research language, combining fundamental, quantitative valuation and technical inputs, facilitates the comparison of ideas across sectors and geographies.

Global Fixed Income, Currency and Commodities manages a broad range of strategies, through funds and/or separate accounts, including broad market, long duration, stable value, intermediate high yield, emerging market debt, short and ultra‑short duration, global bonds, structured products, mortgages and tax‑aware strategies.

The Emerging Market Local Debt team is responsible for managing Local Currency denominated Government bond portfolios within GFICC, as well as contributing to the Emerging Market macro view across the broader GFICC team.

The team has a long and proven track record in managing portfolios throughout various cycles over the last 20 years.

It has also launched innovative products in the sector which position the team well to see significant asset growth in assets as investors are reconsidering the space more strategically.

Role Summary

In this role you will initially be primarily responsible for generating and implementing investment opportunities across a wide range of portfolios, focusing more specifically on rates.

In addition, you will be asked to contribute on the sizing of the team’s trade tickets, ensuring that portfolios are in line with guidelines strategy and for managing cash flows.

Job Responsibilities

Over time you will be expected to contribute increasingly to the team’s broader goals, which are to:

  • Deliver strong excess returns within the opportunity set of each portfolio.
  • Contribute to the team and platform’s view on the outlook for the economy and markets.
  • Work with the broader GFICC platform to communicate the EMD team’s view, and to incorporate insights from other sector teams into the EM Local portfolios.
  • Required qualifications, capabilities and skills
  • Experience in managing emerging markets rates and local currency bonds over the past 5-10yrs is required.
  • Broader macroeconomic analysis and fixed income markets knowledge or experience would be appreciated.
  • Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills
  • Econ/ finance background.
  • Risk taking background with some experience in EMEA rates.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills including proficiency in coding and using LLM.
  • Attention to detail while multi‑tasking in a fast‑paced environment.

We recognize that our people are our strength and the diverse talents they bring to our global workforce are directly linked to our success.

We are an equal opportunity employer and place a high value on diversity and inclusion at our company.

We do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law.

We also make reasonable accommodations for applicants’ and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as mental health or physical disability needs.

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Asset Management - GFICC- EMD LOCAL Portfolio Manager- Vice President employer: Next Frontier Capital

Next Frontier Capital is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the EMEA Energy sector. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation packages, and the chance to lead high-impact M&A and capital markets transactions in a dynamic environment. Join us to be part of a team that values strong leadership and proactive engagement, ensuring meaningful contributions to the energy landscape.

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We think you need these skills to ace Asset Management - GFICC- EMD LOCAL Portfolio Manager- Vice President

Investment Management
Emerging Markets Knowledge
Local Currency Bonds Expertise
Macroeconomic Analysis
Fixed Income Markets Knowledge
Technical Skills
Analytical Skills