Eastspring is a global asset manager with Asia at its core. We create a culture in which diversity is celebrated and inclusion assured, for our colleagues, customers, and partners. We provide a platform for our people to do their best work and make an impact to the business, and in exchange, we support our people's career ambitions. We pledge to make Eastspring a place where you can Connect, Grow and Succeed.
Job Summary
This role is diverse in nature and includes leading the Equity team and serving as Lead Portfolio Manager, research, combining strategic oversight with hands-on research & portfolio management. The position focuses on delivering consistent, strong performance and effective risk management, communicating with stakeholders, and proactively suggesting areas for improvement. The role is also collaborating with stakeholders, include clients, across departments for equity investment activities performed well.
Key Accountabilities
- Lead and manage the Equity team, and collaborate with line managers to ensure alignment with the funds investment objectives and process, aimed at delivering consistent, strong performance and effective risk management
- Act as Lead Portfolio Manager, research and oversee other equity portfolios/funds, research:
- Conducting and overseeing equity research;
- Analyzing and generating investment opportunities;
- Developing and implementing portfolio/fund strategies;
- Building & implement portfolio models;
- Monitoring and reviewing portfolio performance to ensure compliance with investment processes and strategies, maintaining style consistency, and managing risk properly.
- Work with the investment team members to contribute ideas, evaluate trends, and develop strategies across different portfolios.
- Manage equity activities to ensure to ensure align with fund objectives, investment process and enhance where needed.
- Prepare/ manage equity investment reports, materials as required.
- Collaborate with clients and other departments to ensure equity related activities performed well
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Head of Investments, Company.
Qualifications And Experience
- University degree in finance/ economics/ commerce or equivalent.
- Have a fund management practitioner license issued by SSC.
- CFA certificate/ MBA degree is preferred.
- Over 10 years of experience working in the capital markets industry, including investment banking or equity investment management.
- Experience in research, portfolio management and strong track record of performance
- Able to work effectively under market pressure and adapt to a dynamic market environment
- Good interaction skills in a team working environment.
- Experience in managing and supervising an investment team.
- Ability to present plans, actions and carry out studies in finance and meta-analysis.
Eastspring is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equality of opportunity of benefits for all who apply and who perform work for our organisation irrespective of sex, race, age, ethnic origin, educational, social and cultural background, marital status, pregnancy and maternity, religion or belief, disability or part-time / fixed-term work, or any other status protected by applicable law. We encourage the same standards from our recruitment and third-party suppliers taking into account the context of grade, job and location. We also allow for reasonable adjustments to support people with individual physical or mental health requirements.
