Interim Portfolio Manager - European IG Credit

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The Portfolio Manager (PM) will have a leading role in managing portfolios together with the other credit PM’s in the team. This role partners with the Global Research team and global AAM Fixed Income team to define optimal portfolio strategies and combines top-down fundamental research with bottom-up security selection to construct active portfolios with a diversified risk profile within the relevant mandates to generate solid investment performance.
 

This will be a temporary role running from Jan 2025 until May 2025.

About the department

The Fixed Income team is responsible for managing, evaluating, and monitoring credit, sovereign, money market and LDI portfolios. The team consists of portfolio managers and analysts and manages around 20 bn EUR in assets for our clients.

Responsibilities

As a Portfolio Manager, the role involves a significant range of responsibilities, the main topics summarized below:

• Managing the European IG credit portfolios and potentially managing aggregate portfolios.
• Together with other team members determine the name and security selection within the broad sector across credit portfolios.
• Determine and communicate the top-down positioning of the European credit portfolios as part of the Global House View.
• Provide updates and presentations to our institutional client base.
• Support RFP processes and provide presentations to potential clients.
• Support further development of ESG and sustainable portfolios, including the setup of SFDR Article 9 portfolios.

Requirements

As a Portfolio Manager, you are a dedicated team player with a hands-on mentality and result oriented. You have strong communication skills with ability to communicate technical topics to non-technical stakeholders. You have also proven influencing and relationship management skills and you are able to challenge conventional practices and pursue continuous improvement. You have in-depth knowledge of the European credit markets. You are analytical, optimistic and you like to work within a dynamic and entrepreneurial environment.

Moreover, you have the following qualifications:

• At least 5 years’ experience in European credit markets
• Academic degree
• Combine analytical skills with a team player mindset
• Have excellent communication and relationship management skills and able to give pitches to existing and potential investors/consultants
• You are DSI certified or willing to register with the DSI and meet the compulsory Guidelines of the European Securities Markets Authority (ESMA) on knowledge, skills and expertise

Aegon Asset Management is a leading global investor. Our 385 investment professionals manage and advise on assets of US $337 billion for a global client base of pension plans, public funds, insurance companies, banks, wealth managers, family offices and foundations.

We organize our firm around four investment platforms: fixed income, real assets, equities and multi-asset & solutions, which includes a fiduciary and multi-manager business. Each investment platform has dedicated teams with deep asset-class expertise, organized globally and committed to maximizing client benefit from their specialist areas.

We are an international business: Our 1,160 employees work from 13 locations across Europe, the Americas and Asia. We share a common belief in fundamental, research-driven active management, underpinned by effective risk management and a commitment to responsible investment.

Interested? Apply!
Are you interested in joining our Team? We look forward to receiving your resume and motivation letter. Then make sure you apply immediately! Do you have some more questions? Send an email to Talent Acquisition via [email protected].

Diversity & Inclusion

At Aegon Asset Management, we are committed to fostering a diverse workforce and an inclusive culture. We are more than a global Asset Management firm – we are a people business, and we recognize that delivering excellent client outcomes comes from harnessing diverse perspectives. We value diversity in the full range of human uniqueness without limitation including race, gender, ability, language, culture, beliefs, age, origin, background, perspectives and experiences.

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Aegon Asset Management aims to be an employer of choice in the financial services industry. As a global company, we offer excellent terms of employment, a very diverse and inspiring work environment, and development opportunities.