Director - Group Portfolio & Liquidity Management

About the role

United Overseas Bank is seeking a seasoned Director to lead its Group Portfolio & Liquidity Management function. The role focuses on managing corporate fixed‑income portfolios across investment‑grade and emerging‑market credit strategies, delivering risk‑adjusted returns while adhering to strict investment guidelines.

Key responsibilities

• Manage corporate bond portfolios in line with investment objectives, mandates, and risk limits.
• Develop and implement macro‑driven investment strategies, including sector allocation and yield‑curve positioning.
• Conduct fundamental credit analysis, assessing issuer creditworthiness, valuation, liquidity, and relative‑value opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, tracking error, and compliance with guidelines.
• Identify and execute investment opportunities across investment‑grade and emerging‑market corporate bonds.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently and optimise portfolio liquidity.
• Track global credit market developments and evaluate economic, geopolitical, and regulatory impacts.
• Present investment strategies, performance, and market outlooks to senior management.
• Support new product development and provide thought leadership on credit markets.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics or a related discipline.
• CFA charterholder or progress toward CFA designation preferred.
• 7‑10 years of experience in corporate bond investing, fixed‑income portfolio management, credit research or institutional asset management.
• Demonstrated track record of managing corporate bond portfolios with strong investment performance.

Required skills

• Deep knowledge of global credit markets and macroeconomic trends.
• Expertise in credit analysis, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Strong quantitative and analytical abilities.