Swiss Life Asset Managers has a long and successful track record of managing Fixed Income assets. We are currently looking to strengthen our team with an experienced Global Aggregate Bond Portfolio Manager (f/m). As a member of a team of five portfolio managers you will be co-responsible for managing a total asset base of approximately CHF 60bn bonds.
Global Aggregate Bond Portfolio Manager
Zürich
Full time
Responsibilities
- Responsible for the management of Global Aggregate bond funds, institutional mandates and bond investments of the Swiss Life balance sheet
- General coverage of the Global Aggregate universe (developments, valuations, opportunities)
- Active participation in shaping the investment process and the Global Aggregate investment strategy
- Active role in the improvement & implementation of the Swiss Life Asset Managers ESG strategy
- Development & implementation of innovative product ideas
- Bottom-up fundamental credit analysis and creation of credit research reports
- Participation in projects related to portfolio management
- Active participation in performance review meetings, pitches and RfPs
- Keeping close contact with internal and external stakeholders, such as clients, investment consultants, and brokers
Experience
- At least 7 years of experience as a Global Aggregate bond portfolio manager with a successful track record
- Thorough knowledge in the area of interest rates and credit derivatives
- Sound knowledge of macroeconomic concepts
- Ability to conduct bottom-up fundamental credit analysis and document the results
- Strong understanding of ESG concepts and its application in investment management
- Proactive personality; confident and convincing team-player
- Ability to work independently and see tasks through to completion
- Proficient user of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Bloomberg. Programming skills are a plus
- Bachelor or MA in a relevant field, CFA or equivalent post-graduate education is a plus
- Fluent in German and English, French is a plus
Benefits
- discounts on SL investment products and mortgages
- contribution to 3rd pillar life insurance
- employer's contributions to the pension fund
- reka cheques and meal allowance
- discounts on public transportation (up to 35%)
- flexible working models
- various timeout models
Contact
David Gasser
Working Student HR
+41 43 547 66 56 (Büro)
recruiting@swisslife-am.com
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Swiss Life Asset Managers
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