Fixed Income Portfolio Manager

Job DescriptionPortfolio Manager - Fixed IncomeSalary - Competitive + BenefitsBased in the Midlands - Hybrid WorkingWe are currently looking for a highly skilled and experienced Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to join the Fixed Income Investments team where you will play a critical role in shaping and executing our investment strategies in the Fixed Income space.Based in Wolverhampton, the successful candidate will report to the Investment Director – Fixed Income. You will work closely with the Investments team to research, build and manage a range of professional, high performing fixed income funds. You will contribute to a rigorous culture of high performing, collaborative, research based and responsible investing across the Investment teamIf you are a highly motivated and results-driven professional with a passion for Fixed Income strategies, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.Key Responsibilities:Management of designated sub-funds / investment mandates ensuring that portfolios adhere to all regulatory, investment and risk parameters.Document and ensure that you meet the investment targets of the Partner Funds in respect of those sub-funds and mandates.Analyse the market and provide input into the positioning and trading of an active gilt portfolio.Support the Investment Director in the development of future Fixed Income funds launched by LGPS Central Limited.Develop strong relationships with external managers and index providers and use expertise to undertake in depth research to assess and compare Fixed Income products and market trends.Review and attribute fund performance and produce monthly and quarterly reports within agreed timescales.Run your sub-funds / investment mandates in a manner which will deliver value for money for Partner Funds whilst identifying opportunities to improve the risk adjusted returns after charges in your portfolios.Ensure that your portfolios are managed within the parameters set in the Prospectus and the IMA, and in accordance with the Company’s policies and in accordance with the Company’s Risk and Compliance Framework.About USLGPS Central Limited is an FCA regulated asset manager and manages the pooled assets of eight midlands-based Local Government Pension Scheme funds.LGPS Central’s Partner Funds are:Cheshire Pension FundDerbyshire Pension FundLeicestershire Pension FundNottinghamshire Pension FundShropshire Pension FundStaffordshire Pension Fund,West Midlands Pension FundWorcestershire Pension Fund.LGPS Central is owned equally by all eight of its Partner Funds and is dedicated to the management of local government pension assets. LGPS Central manages assets across public and private markets both internally and through externally appointed investment managers.The Company is committed to responsible investment and has made responsible investment a core part of the investment process in every asset class.LGPS Central offers a friendly and diverse, hybrid-working environment with a range of employee benefits. The Company moved to new premises at i9, Wolverhampton Interchange in January 2022, close to local transport links.RequirementsSkills/Knowledge/Experience/Competence:Experience in trading in Fixed Income products and managing Fixed Income portfolios. Detailed knowledge of all Fixed Income asset classes including Government Bonds, Corporate Bonds, High Yield, Co-Cos, Loans and EMDExperience of contributing to and following policies on the selection of investments, documenting the rationale for making investments, portfolio construction, and monitoring and reporting.Good communication and experience of collaborative investment decision making in an FCA regulated environment.Strong technical and analytical skills with experience in an investment role in asset management or investment banking.Can evaluate performance and risk of investment portfolios objectively.Has or can meet all the requirements of being an FCA, CF30 approved person.High degree of professional ethics, integrity and gravitas.Team playerExcellent judgement and analytical skills.Demonstrates first class interpersonal, people management and communication skills.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy under time constraints.Knowledge of Bloomberg or other financial data systemsAdvanced Excel, PowerPoint, WordQualifications:Bachelor’s degree in a related fieldCFA designation is highly desirableIMC qualification is highly desirableComprehensive experience in Fixed Income portfolio management is requiredWhat do we offer?We are a diverse and forward-looking employer and are members of the Employers Network for Equality and Inclusion. Below is a selection of benefits we offer our employees:Competitive salaryAn enhanced and generous Pension Scheme30 days' paid holiday plus bank holidays2 days paid volunteering daysAn extra paid Company Day in addition to paid holidaysExcellent Learning & Development OpportunitiesWelfare and Family-friendly policiesEnhanced pay for new parentsAccess to our Employee Assistance Programme - 24-7 Health & Wellbeing SupportMedical Health Cash PlanHybrid WorkingCompany Service AwardsCycle to Work SchemeCompany Electric Vehicle SchemeBrand New Office SpaceNominees of the Family Friendly Employer of the Year 2022 - Personnel Today Awards 2022Winner of the Cultural Awareness Initiative of the Year - FT Advisors Diversity in Finance Awards 2023Winner of Diversity and Inclusion Award - LAPF In Investments Award 2023At LGPS Central, we value diversity and inclusion. We are committed to creating a better workplace where all our talent can succeed and feel like they belong. We want to attract, retain and develop people at all levels and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates whatever your ethnicity, religion, age, physical or mental disability/ long term condition, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression or any other characteristics protected by local law.