Our client is a fast growing ManCo, based in Dublin and part of a leading asset management group. The firm is looking for a talented professional to fill the role of:

Portfolio Manager – Structured Strategies

Main responsibilities

Reporting directly to the CIO, the Portfolio Manager will be responsible for managing capital-protected and structured investment strategies across a range of funds.

The role focuses on delivering risk-controlled returns through the strategic use of derivatives overlays, combining fixed income investments with structured instruments to achieve defined payoff profiles. The successful candidate will play a key role in portfolio construction, risk management, and innovation of structured solutions.

Main Responsibilities

Design, implement, and actively manage derivatives overlay strategies for protected/guaranteed funds within a UCITS umbrella fund;
Define and execute portfolio protection mechanisms using derivatives financial instruments such as options, futures and swaps;
Balance the dual objectives of capital preservation and performance generation while continuously monitoring and dynamically adjusting strategy parameters in response to market conditions;
Ability to interact with bond analysts and contribute to discussions on government bonds and corporates selection (Evaluate issuer creditworthiness, covenant quality, and macroeconomic factors impacting interest rates);
Contribute to asset allocation decisions within the fund's permitted universe;
Oversee trade execution, ensuring compliance with fund mandates and best execution practices;
Prepare detailed reports for internal committees and external stakeholders on strategy, positioning, and risk exposure;
Operating across multiple funds;
Engaging with internal stakeholders (risk, compliance, distribution) to ensure robust governance and alignment.

Candidate profile

Minimum of 6 years of proven direct experience in portfolio management, specifically with protected, guaranteed, or absolute return funds;
Demonstrable hands-on experience in designing and managing derivatives overlay strategies;
Strong foundational knowledge and practical experience in fixed income analysis;
Understanding of multi-asset class investment strategies;
Programming or quantitative skills (e.g., Python) for analytics and tool development;
Master’s degree in finance, economics or equivalent (CFA certification is preferred);
Strong work ethic and self-motivation;
Accuracy and research skills;
Analytical mind;
Ability to work effectively under pressure;
Team-working capabilities;
Excellent communication (written and verbal);
Ability to manage priorities;
Knowledge of Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) criteria within the Funds industry is a plus.