Head of European Government Rates

Miryco consultants are working with a leading Asset Manager to recruit a Head of European Government Rates.

This is a Senior Portfolio Manager role and will require deep experience in European Rates as well as high quality management skills. Successful applicants will have demonstrated an ability to lead a growing team and outperform peers with an Active Rates strategy.

Responsibilities:

Hire, evaluate, and supervise crew. Provide guidance and training as necessary to develop crew.
Set performance standards, reviews performance, and makes informed compensation decisions in accordance with all applicable Human Resources policies and procedures.
Manage assigned Active Rates Fixed Income portfolios that meet or exceed performance standards consistent with investment objectives while adhering to client-specified or regulatory restrictions and constraints. Ensures portfolios remain in compliance.
Buy and sell fixed income securities for assigned portfolios. Give clear, concise instructions to trading desk for trades. Analyse complex securities.
Ensure portfolio risk is managed. Prepare regular reports of portfolio attributes and performance of assigned portfolios. Identify potential improvements to procedures and algorithms to improve portfolio management results. Offer opinions and recommendations to improve processes.
Develop, design, and deliver comprehensive and effective presentations and investment reviews for internal and external clients.
Participate in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Ten years of related work experience, including Five years investment management experience in Active Rates and/or Fixed Income. Supervisory experience preferred.
Proven track record of strong investment performance in European rates strategies.
Effective communication and teamworking skills.
Strong management and leadership skills with a desire to develop crew.
Successful track record of active FX strategies desirable.
Undergraduate degree in finance, economics, mathematics, or statistics or equivalent combination of training and experience required. CFA preferred.

Location: London, UK

Salary range: £100,000-£160,000 plus bonus

Shortlisting: "Please note, should you not be contacted within five working days of submitting your application, then unfortunately you have not been shortlisting for this position. We will, however, be in touch should there be any other opportunities of potential interest suiting to your skills."

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