Portfolio Manager – Structured Strategies
AIMS International Italia S.r.l., Sauk Trail Beach, WI, United States
Our client is a fast growingManCo, based in Dublin and part of a leading asset management group. The firm is looking for a talented professional to fill the role of:
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;
Ability to manage priorities;
Knowledge of Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) criteria within the Funds industry is a plus.
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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;
Ability to manage priorities;
Knowledge of Environmental, Social & Corporate Governance (ESG) criteria within the Funds industry is a plus.
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