Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

Job Summary The purpose of the role is to • Support the growth and day-to-day management of our Discretionary Portfolio Management platform. The role requires strong Fixed Income portfolio construction and implementation skills, the ability to engage confidently with clients and front-line teams, and a disciplined governance mindset. The successful candidate will contribute across investment management, client pitches, portfolio reviews, performance analysis and product capability development. Key Responsibilities Portfolio Management • Support the design, construction and implementation of customized Fixed Income portfolios for UHNW / Family Office clients, aligned with client objectives, risk tolerance, investment guidelines and long-term requirements. • Manage and implement Fixed Income portfolios with single-line securities, including rebalancing, trade implementation and ongoing portfolio monitoring. Strong focus on credit selection across global fixed income markets. • Support the development and management of CIO Fixed Income Portfolio Strategies, including model portfolios, portfolio positioning and investment implementation. • Conduct performance attribution and risk analysis to support investment decisions, client reviews and portfolio improvements. • Collaborate with the Chief Investment Office, Product Specialists and internal stakeholders to translate investment views into scalable DPM solutions and portfolio capabilities. • Contribute investment insights and portfolio feedback into internal investment discussions, including CIO and DPM forums where relevant. • Ensure portfolios remain aligned with mandate objectives, internal investment guidelines, risk limits and applicable governance requirements. Sales & Marketing Support • Support client pitches, portfolio reviews and after-sales discussions, explaining portfolio strategy, performance drivers and risk considerations clearly and confidently. • Partner with RMs, Investment Advisors and DPM specialists to support pipeline conversion, client engagement and growth of DPM mandates. • Prepare client-ready materials, including pitchbooks, portfolio reviews, investment commentary and performance updates. • Translate portfolio positioning and market developments into clear, commercial and compliant messaging for clients and front-line teams. • Contribute to the development and refinement of scalable marketing and review materials in line with internal standards and regulatory requirements. Product Management & Governance • Participate in the development and enhancement of the DPM product offering, with a focus on Fixed Income capabilities and scalable portfolio solutions. • Conduct performance attribution, risk analysis and portfolio diagnostics to identify areas for improvement. • Adhere to DPM governance procedures, including investment guideline monitoring, mandate restrictions, documentation standards and escalation requirements. • Support the preparation of materials for governance, fiduciary oversight and investment committee meetings. • Work with relevant control functions to ensure portfolio activity, materials and client engagement remain aligned with applicable internal and regulatory standards. Regulatory & Business Conduct • Display exemplary conduct and live by the Group’s Values and Code of Conduct. • Take personal responsibility for embedding the highest standards of ethics, including regulatory and business conduct, across Standard Chartered Bank. This includes understanding and ensuring compliance with, in letter and spirit, all applicable laws, regulations, guidelines and the Group Code of Conduct. • Effectively and collaboratively identify, escalate, mitigate and resolve risk, conduct and compliance matters. Key stakeholders • Senior Portfolio Managers within DPM team • DPM Middle and Back-office teams • Advisory & Managed Investment Teams • Front Office (Relationship Managers, Investment Advisors) • Risk, Governance and Compliance functions Our Ideal Candidate • 5+ years of experience in portfolio management within a private bank, asset manager or wealth manager with a preference for Fixed Income experience • Strong understanding of Fixed Income portfolio construction across single-line securities. • Confident and credible in front of clients, RMs and Investment Advisors, with the ability to explain portfolio strategy, performance and risk in a clear, commercial and compliant manner. • Strong analytical capability, including performance…