LDI Portfolio Manager

About Columbia Threadneedle Investments Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses.

We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses — Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and River Source Insurance and Annuities.

Job Description We are recruiting for an LDI Portfolio Manager, supporting and working in the Portfolio Management team. We are responsible for managing derivative and LDI portfolios and providing market input for the LDI team.

How you’ll spend your time…Manage assigned portfolios consistent with the investment process, client objectives and regulatory requirements

Manage and understand investment risk, in line with client and regulatory requirements and ensure that effective risk management and controls are in place

Construct and monitor portfolios based upon investment policy and investment process

Use Aladdin for risk management and assist in its development

Overseeing OTC derivative transactions with investment banks, accessing the market as applicable in a manner that is in the client’s best interest and consistent with ‘best execution’Achieve target investment performance with risk efficiency

Understand and monitor performance and risk attribution in relation to the implemented investment policy

Monitor restrictions and triggers in portfolios

Risk management of pooled fund and segregated mandates – responsible for relevant daily/weekly/monthly oversight and controls

Developing and expressing market views, analysing opportunities for clients, selecting trading opportunities for delegated mandates

Reviewing relative value opportunities between varying government bonds and swaps

Analysis of current products/mandates and development of new products

Analysing liabilities and determining appropriate hedge instruments

Checking/preparing written client communication/commentary/reports

Verbal presentations to clients and consultants

Engagement with regulatory developments and changes

Review of control processes and implement enhancements

Maintaining relationships with investment banks’ trading desks and other key partners

Contributing to the development of talent within the PM team and wider business

To be successful in this role you will have…Portfolio management experience in Liability Driven Investment or closely related area  Motivation to learn and a desire to succeed.

Strong analytical skills and attention to detail

Highly numerate with problem solving skills

Able to multi-task in a fast-paced world with competing priorities

Good communicator and team player

Extensive experience in a relevant role such as institutional portfolio management, investment consultancy etc.

If you also had this, it would be great…In-depth knowledge of defined benefit pensions schemes strategy and regulation – primarily UK, Ireland, Netherlands & GermanyCFA Charter holder Coding skills e.g. Python & VBA Experience of AladdinA degree in Finance, Maths, Science or  Collaboration We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders.

Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process.

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