eFinancialCareers

• Company

  UBS AG

• Location

  UK-London

• Compensation

  Attractive

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  21 Nov 2008

• eFC Ref no

  467701

Currency portfolio manager for UBS asset management for the analysis and interpretation of economic trends and the development of economic forecasts. Strong quantitative macro economic and models driven strategies required for decision framework.

Global Asset Management is one of the world’s leading asset managers. We provide a wide range of innovative investment products and services from our boutique-like capabilities delivered through a global structure.

Currency Portfolio Manager

A position has arisen in the Global Investment Solutions Group (GIS) for a Currency Portfolio Manager to assist and develop the investment functions within the team. The team is responsible for the management of over USD 100 Billion in multi asset and currency portfolios and is a solution provider for institutional and private clients. These solutions build on our strength and expertise in the areas of asset allocation and risk management. They include asset and liability modelling; strategic and active asset allocation; investment risk management analysis; portfolio management; and consulting, education and training.

 

You will be responsible for working alongside senior asset allocation and currency colleagues in the analysis of economic and financial market, interpretation and projection of economic trends, and development of financial market and economic forecasts. Your role will include development of the investment process for currency and contribution to the performance generated by dynamic strategy setting. It is important that you are able to communicate effectively with investment groups on currency and asset allocation issues and you will play an important role in the development and marketing of currency and assets.

To be considered for this role, it is essential that you hold experience in currency analysis and strategy setting for excess return-seeking purposes along with knowledge within macro economics and financial market analysis. You will posses strong mathematical and financial skills and preferably have taken the IMC and CFA examinations.

 

We can offer you an exciting, fast-paced working environment, a culture of mutual respect and teamwork and the opportunity to play a vital role in our growth.

It starts with you. If you would like to work for a global organization where individual contribution counts and where your ambitions and abilities can make a difference, please

apply for this position.

UBS is an equal opportunity employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences within our workforce.