Portfolio Construction
London Area, United Kingdom
Bruin has partnered with a French Asset Manager, who are a seeking an experienced Portfolio Constructor to join their Treasury and Exposure Management team. The selected candidate will play a vital role in providing passive non-discretionary portfolio management services on portfolios delegated by global Asset Management (AM) investment teams. Working alongside a team of six portfolio managers, you'll be responsible for a range of standardised order-raising activities, all managed within a risk-mitigating framework of controls.
Key Responsibilities:
FX Management:
Currency risk on portfolios, ensuring adherence to targets set by delegating portfolio managers.
FX forward hedge adjustment orders as necessary.
Share class hedging, including managing hedging requirements on the hedged share class range.
Non-base currency balances and raise spot FXs to fund/repatriate non-base cash flows.
Cash Management:
Excess cash into Money Markets UCITS with same-day settlement according to defined targets/ratios.
Feeder fund cash levels and ensure full investment into its master fund.
Futures Implementation:
Roll open futures positions to the next contract for delegated portfolios.
Role Profile:
Emotional intelligence, rational decision-making, problem-solving, and conflict resolution skills.
Knowledge of financial instruments including forex, mutual funds/UCITS, and exchange-traded derivatives.
Awareness of financial risks associated with order-raising activities.
Operational risk management culture with daily controls on operations.
Experience in MS Excel/Office, with programming skills (VBA, Python, SQL, JavaScript, etc.) preferred.
Good numeracy skills and ability to manage large volumes of numbers.
Able to contribute to cross-functional projects.
Essential Qualifications & Experience:
Asset management experience, preferably in cash and FX management with Portfolio Management Systems (e.g., BRS Aladdin)
To work flexibly to ensure extended coverage (up to 7 pm) across the desk.