Description

We are exclusively partnering with a large global buy-side investment platform to appoint a Senior Portfolio Manager focused on global asset allocation and portfolio construction.

The role sits within the CIO Office, with responsibility for portfolio design, risk allocation, and generating alpha through effective portfolio construction and capital allocation across fixed income, multi-asset, and global macro-driven strategies. A core part of the mandate is linking top-down views from the Investment Committee with bottom-up insights from underlying strategies to drive investment decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as track lead for Portfolio Construction & Strategy, setting direction and priorities.

• Design, implement, and continuously enhance portfolio construction frameworks for multi-asset and fixed income portfolios.

• Oversee the CIO book, including portfolio overlays, tactical tilts, and risk positioning.

• Translate macro and market insights into actionable asset allocation, portfolio positioning, and sizing decisions.

• Apply global risk premia concepts to build resilient, well-diversified portfolios.

• Lead the use of quantitative models, tools, and data to improve portfolio construction and allocation decisions.

• Build strong relationships with the CIO, portfolio managers, and key stakeholders, while mentoring junior investment professionals.

• Deliver portfolio optimisation initiatives with clear, measurable impact.

Experience & Profile

• • 10+ years' experience in portfolio management, asset allocation, or portfolio construction within fixed income, multi-asset, and/or global macro investing, with demonstrated impact on investment outcomes.
  • Strong understanding of global macro drivers, cross-asset risk factors, and portfolio interactions, with experience using allocation and construction decisions as a source of alpha.
  • Robust quantitative and analytical skill set, including hands-on use of portfolio optimization, risk models, and scenario analysis.
  • Collaborative mindset, with experience working across investment teams and mentoring junior colleagues.
  • Strong communicator, able to articulate complex portfolio and macro concepts to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
  • Comfortable operating at senior levels, influencing investment decisions and contributing at a firm-wide level.

To apply please send a copy of your cv to
mailto:fundmanagement@octaviusfinance.com