GMO is seeking an experienced Associate Portfolio Manager to manage separate accounts for the Emerging Debt Team. Responsibilities include trading decisions, compliance, and client relationship management.
Responsibilities
Own key SMA relationships, delivering the full breadth of client experience enjoyed by GMO fund investors.
Keep the SMAs in line with the main funds, working collaboratively with the PMs, and ensuring each SMA follows account-specific guidelines.
Work alongside the portfolio managers, traders, and research analysts providing critical support in the monitoring of strategies, analytics, portfolio characteristics, and supporting the portfolio management, trade allocation, and trading process.
Maintain thorough understanding of client Investment Management Agreements (IMAs), investment guidelines, and operational requirements.
Monitor and execute portfolio trades related to subscriptions/redemptions.
Maintain constant real-time monitoring of flagship strategy trading activity to identify participation opportunities.
Make split-second decisions on trade participation based on comprehensive analysis of account guidelines, constraints, and portfolio needs, using Aladdin as pre-trade compliance where applicable.
Work proactively with flagship portfolio manager to quickly bundle SMA trades with flagship strategy execution when participating, ensuring no delay to flagship implementation.
Allocate and reconcile trades in a timely manner. Create detailed, time-stamped documentation for every trade opportunity, whether participating or not participating, including:
Specific rationale for participation/non-participation decision
Relevant guideline considerations
Portfolio impact analysis
Cash position and projected cash needs
Any operational constraints or settlement considerations
Market conditions at time of decision
Use Aladdin’s reporting capabilities to coordinate with the Performance and Client Service teams on client reporting and account reviews.
Work with technology and strategy teams to increase automation, improve quality of data, and create new trading tools
Liaise with operations on a daily basis to resolve any trading issues or security related issues.
Document and deliver reconciliation of relative account performance
Represent and monitor portfolio security analytics and portfolio risks, using Excel and Aladdin
Engage in technology and systems upgrade projects to ensure all business needs are met within the Emerging Debt team and other GMO teams
Requirements
5-7 years of experience analyzing and modeling emerging debt securities and derivatives (credit, rates, fx).
Bachelor’s Degree required
Strong understanding of investment guidelines, regulatory requirements, and operational constraints
Demonstrated ability to use Aladdin is required, including portfolio monitoring, trading, compliance, performance attribution, and client reporting.
Demonstrated track record of managing multiple accounts with varying guidelines
Ability to make quick, well-documented decisions under time pressure
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure and have strong organizational and communication skills to manage the portfolio process and workflow effectively
Strong math skills are required, and a candidate should quickly grow to have intuitive understanding of basic allocation problems and procedures
Strong Excel skills required and familiarity with VBA macros strongly preferred
The individual should have the ability to communicate portfolio exposures with data, graphics, and via effective spoken communication, within the team and with clients
Demonstrate responsibility, reliability, a strong work ethic, attention to detail, and a passion for our business
Given the occasional market stresses – particularly in the 90+ countries associated with EMD – we seek individuals who are calm and can think fast and make their observations and opinions known when the time is needed
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