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SVP, Head of Interest Rates, Switzerland-Romandy - Geneva
SVP, Head of Interest Rates
Company: Piedmont Ltd  
Location:   Switzerland-Romandy - Geneva  
Remuneration:   Excellent Base and Bonus  
Position Type:   Permanent  
Employment type:   Full time  
Updated:   26 Nov 2009  
eFC Ref no:   581589  
 
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Working closely with the other portfolio managers, traders, and analysts, the Head of Interest Rates will have responsibility for developing the overall strategy and portfolio construction for all rate-oriented asset classes, managing portfolios.

He or she will also contribute to the generation of macro-themes grounded in economic analysis, market research and econometrics and will provide thought leadership on interest rate decisions and currency forecasts across the platform.

Additional responsibilities will include monitoring existing investments and communicating portfolio strategy and market intelligence to management.

  • Implement buy and sell decisions in collaboration with traders
  • Work closely with PM peers and sector specialists to leverage idea generation and implementation across the firm’s client portfolios
  • Arrive at actionable trade ideas in Global and European rates, sectors, currencies and industries grounded in a solid macro top-down perspective
  • Provide thought leadership on the macro-economy
  • Interpret economic releases and communicate findings on a timely basis
  • Anticipate central bank actions and project the level of interest rates
  • Interact internal and external clients
  • Engage with senior management to provide regular market intelligence, updates on strategy and performance, preparations assistance for earning/analyst calls etc

Required:

• Experienced Portfolio Manager with 10+ years of overall investment experience

• Demonstrated performance record will weigh heavily in the selection of the individual

• Experience in actively managing rate-oriented assets required

• An ability to utilize macro analysis to articulate portfolio themes

• Strong risk management skills and discipline

• Leadership skills and ability to provide direction

• Demonstrated knowledge of economics, rates, and FX

• Ability to clearly communicate thought processes

• Ability to build, develop and maintain strong relationships and navigate the work environment

• Relentless drive for execution and performance

• M.B.A. and/or C.F.A. strongly preferred

Fluency in English (German, Dutch, French or Italian would also be welcome

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