Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Key Responsibilities

1. Manage fixed income investment portfolios under relevant regulations and specific requirements
2. Perform fundamental credit analysis by evaluating issuers financial health, business models, and industry dynamics
3. Identify credit trends and event driven opportunities across fixed income markets, employing both directional and relative value trades
4. Contribute to the teams thought leadership by identifying macro trends and investment themes
5. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management and clients on portfolio performance, market trends, and strategy adjustments
6. Contribute to the development of new fixed income products and investment solutions to meet evolving client needs

Skills and Abilities

1. Exceptional quantitative and analytical skills, paired with the ability to think creatively about market opportunities
2. Strong decision-making under pressure, with a focus on capital preservation and return optimization
3. Ability to synthesize macroeconomic data and micro-level security analysis into actionable strategies
4. Excellent communication skills, with the ability to articulate trade rationales to stakeholders and investors
5. Team-oriented, yet capable of independent decision-making in a high-stakes environment

Qualifications

1. Upright, humble, diligent with high moral values
2. Bachelors degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, or a quantitative discipline with CFA designation strongly preferred
3. 5 years of experience in fixed income portfolio management
4. Demonstrated success in generating alpha within fixed income markets, with a verifiable track record of strong performance
5. Expertise in fixed income asset classes, including investment-grade, high-yield in Asia, Europe and the US
6. Experience with derivatives (e.g. forwards, options, futures, CDS) and their application in hedging strategies
7. Understanding of leverage, margin requirements, and counterparty risk
8. Prior experience managing SFC authorized public fund (experience as KIP) preferred.

Disclaimer:

CICC is committed to fostering an environment of equity and diversity. We recognize the importance of fair treatment in all aspects of our business, from recruitment and hiring to professional development and advancement.

CICC aims to build an inclusive workplace that values the diverse backgrounds, ideas, and cultures of our employees. We strive to create an environment where every employee feels heard, supported, and empowered to contribute to the company's growth and success. By leveraging our collective strengths, we aim to drive innovation and achieve excellence in the industry.

It is CICCs responsibility to provide equal employment opportunities to all prospective employees, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, age, disability, or any other characteristics protected by law.

The preceding job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of the work to be performed by employees within this classification. It is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.