Client Portfolio Manager

The Client Portfolio Manager serves as the primary bridge between the Investment and Distribution teams, translating complex portfolio strategies, market developments and investment outcomes into clear, compelling messages for clients, consultants and prospects. The role will work closely with Portfolio Managers and Global Distribution to support fundraising, client retention and strategic business development initiatives globally.

The employee will be contracted with CQS (UK) LLP. However, the role requires the individual to work across the CQS and Manulife Group on a global basis.

• Act as a subject matter expert in Multi Asset Credit “MAC” and related credit strategies, including structured credit, markets, and portfolio positioning.
• Work closely with portfolio managers and analysts to distil investment philosophy, portfolio rationale, and trade-level insight into client-ready messaging.
• Contribute to the design and evolution of new products (e.g. MAC, ABF, SRT) and support go-to-market strategy across institutional and retail platforms.
• Provide market commentary, thematic insight, and thought leadership to position strategies effectively.
• Develop expert knowledge of portfolio construction, risk management frameworks and performance.
• Explain portfolio performance, market developments and investment decisions to investors, consultants and internal stakeholders.
• Conduct competitive analysis and positioning to support fundraising efforts and product development initiatives.

• Work with Global Distribution & Client Service on Investor education and relationship meetings
• Support sales effort and strategy across institutional and intermediary channels
• Lead portfolio review meetings with clients and consultants.
• Support investment due diligence meetings and consultant research reviews.
• Act as a trusted adviser to investors by providing detailed portfolio, market and performance insights.
• Manage ongoing client communications, due diligence, onboarding, operations, and tailored reporting to ensure a high-touch, “premium” client experience.
• Serve as lead point of contact for technical client inquiries, and provide regular market/trade updates aligned with portfolio team insights.

• Partner with the sales team to identify and engage new prospects, with a focus on North American institutional growth.
• Develop and deliver high-quality marketing materials, RFP responses, investor letters, and conference presentations.
• Help identify and cultivate cornerstone investors for new product launches, and support internal sales teams
• Assist in developing sales narratives tailored to different investor segments and geographies.
• Support fundraising efforts across existing and new investment strategies.
• Identify opportunities for cross-selling and expanding relationships with existing clients.

• Coordinate closely with internal teams (sales, marketing, legal, compliance, operations, client service) to align messaging and execution.
• Lead process improvements across investor reporting, onboarding, and operational delivery.

• Experience as one of the following:
  Portfolio Manager within fixed income or alternative credit markets. Senior Credit/Alts Consultant. Bank saleside sales in Alt/structured credit
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk metrics, performance attribution and relative value analysis.
• Ability to discuss both top-down macro themes and bottom-up security selection with sophisticated institutional investors.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex investment concepts to both…