Job Description

As a Portfolio Manager Associate, you will support the EMAP GEM Core team by conducting country and industry analysis, generating trading ideas, and contributing to day-to-day portfolio management for long/short equity strategies.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct country and industry research to identify emerging trends and actionable insights.
• Support the execution, monitoring, and risk management of short positions within long/short equity portfolios.
• Synthesize internal and external fundamental and quantitative research to form evidence-based investment views.
• Drive automation and workflow improvements using Python and large language models (LLMs).
• Collaborate extensively with fundamental research, quantitative research, and technology teams.
• Produce risk, performance, and attribution analyses; deliver ad‑hoc quantitative portfolio analysis as needed.
• Prepare presentation materials and communicate key messages to stakeholders.

Required Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Strong academic background.
• Demonstrated strong performance in current role.
• Genuine interest in portfolio management and financial markets.
• High attention to detail; strong problem‑solving skills; excellent verbal and written communication; effective team collaborator.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience.

Note: Prior direct stock analysis experience is not required.

Preferred Qualifications, Capabilities, and Skills

• Proficiency in Python and Excel preferred.
• Familiarity with LLMs and applied AI in investment workflows preferred.
• CFA designation (or progress toward) is a plus.
• Knowledge of emerging markets—especially Asia Pacific—is a plus.

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