eFinancialCareers

• Location

  San Francisco, CA, 94105

• Compensation

  DOE

• Position Type

  Permanent

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  30 Sep 2009

• eFC Ref no

  552100

Barclays Global Investors is renowned in the investment management industry for developing and implementing leading-edge quantitative investment strategies. We currently seek a Senior Fixed Income Portfolio Manager responsible for the oversight and management of the Multi-Sector Indexed and iShares portfolios managed in the San Francisco office. Primary responsibilities will be focused on strategies based on cross-asset class indices, such as the Barclays Capital Aggregate Index. The Sr. Portfolio Manager will also contribute oversight of the single asset class funds. In-depth knowledge of the Credit and/or MBS markets is a requirement. There will be heavy emphasis on the development of new products in both the domestic and international arenas. This position will require interaction with internal and external clients as well as the funds’ board. He/she will also be involved in the development and implementation of new technology to increase the automation and efficiency of the portfolio construction and trading process.

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and maintain domestic and global Multi-Sector Fixed Income Indexed and iShares portfolios.

• Oversee the portfolio management of the other Index/ iShares products.

• Ensure that portfolios are within risk tolerances and constraints.  Comply with client/fund guidelines and restrictions.

• Enhance and streamline fixed income portfolio management and iShares specific processes.

• Actively participate in the development and implementation of portfolio construction and trading tools.

• Contribute to the marketing of funds and fostering of existing and prospective client relationships.

• Partner with the iShares product development team to develop and launch new funds.

• Interact with sell-side to keep current on market trends.

• Interact with research to enhance optimization process and develop performance  attribution tools.

• Perform performance attribution.

Qualifications

• BA/BS with MBA or CFA required.

• 3+ years of fixed income portfolio management experience.

• An in-depth understanding of fixed income markets, with broad sector knowledge. Ability to recognize subtleties of different issue types and structures and apply to portfolio management decisions.

• Interest in and ability to grasp quantitative concepts and their application to portfolio management.

• In-depth understanding of index construction.

• Solid track record in developing client relationships.

• Willingness and ability to adapt quickly to rapidly changing market environments.

• Strong communication skills and desire to excel in a team-oriented environment.

BGI is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer.

To apply, please click here:

https://barclays.recruitmax.com//main/careerportal/candidate_update.cfm?szOrderID=5519