EM Debt​/EM Credit Portfolio Manager & Team

My client, a US-based boutique investment manager ($20bn+ AUM), are looking to onboard a Portfolio Manager and his/her team with a transferable track record and assets in either EM debt (local or hard currency) or EM credit
. The client desires to grow the business with distribution to their primarily U.S. institutional client base. In addition to competitive compensation, the onboarded PM/team would be eligible for profit sharing and compensation is available for lift outs.

The PM/team would ideally be based anywhere in the US
; however they are open on location (i.e. Europe, South America, etc.).

The ideal candidate / team will have sole responsibility in managing an EM debt / credit fund in order to deliver superior returns. Operational, distribution, and other support will be provided.

• Portfolio Management of EM debt (hard or local currency) or EM Credit fund
• Sovereign / Corporate credit analysis
• Securities selection and portfolio construction
• Client meetings with both existing and prospector investors
• Contribute to the continuous development of the team’s investment process

• Min of 10 years of proven experience in the investment industry as an EM Debt or EM Credit portfolio manager

• Minimum $25m in transferable assets alongside a continuous (marketable) track record of at least 5 years with attractive excess of benchmark and peer returns. Vehicle agnostic (UCITS, private fund, SMAs, etc.).
• A strong knowledge of Global emerging markets equities
• A strong understanding of macroeconomic dynamics and how they influence EM Debt / Credit markets
• A proven and positive track record in generating alpha using a disciplined investment process
• The ability to model and analyse companies using a qualitative and quantitative approach is essential
• The ability to communicate in a clear, simple and consistent way with other team members is essential
• Lead PM should have a commercial mindset who is keen to support existing clients and help grow the asset base.

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