Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Manager

About the role

AB Global is hiring a Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) in Nashville. APMs support the global Portfolio Management teams by implementing portfolio decisions accurately and efficiently, working across asset classes and with investment management, operations, technology, sales and trading. The role gives high visibility to the Fixed Income Investment team and other parts of the firm, including Sales, Product Development, Middle Office, Compliance and Technology and Operations.

Key responsibilities

• Ensure accurate and efficient implementation of fixed income trades.
• Manage portfolio cash balances so they match product guidelines and the current investment strategy.
• Monitor portfolio positions, trade orders and analytics for compliance with client guidelines and adherence to asset allocation, duration and risk targets.
• Highlight deviations from targets and recommend trades to rebalance portfolios.
• Generate purchase or sell orders to manage client cash flows and active investments.
• Facilitate account openings and closings and liaise with Sales and Portfolio Management on ad-hoc client requests.
• Assist with investment and portfolio exposure reports, and review proposed guideline amendments and custodial changes.
• Partner with technologists to re-engineer and automate processes, improving efficiency, client service and risk controls.
• Support Portfolio Managers, Sales, Trading and Operations in delivering client requirements.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree with two to five years of industry-related experience.
• Experience with fixed income, currency and/or global markets is preferred.
• Strong interest or experience in financial markets, notably insurance asset management.
• Attention to detail, logical thinking and sound decision-making in a fast-paced, time-pressured environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills, and effective communication within a team.
• Exceptional understanding of risk management and the control environment.
• Coding experience is beneficial: SQL, Python, or data visualization tools such as PowerBI.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Preferred: SQL, Python, PowerBI or similar data visualization tools.