Job Description

Dubai / Gate Precinct Building 4
Are you an experienced Fixed Income Portfolio Manager, a Bond Trader, or a Treasurer with deep expertise in picking the right bonds at the right time and have a passion for the credit markets?




We are looking for a Trader / Portfolio Manager to participate in all aspects of our team's Asset & Liability Management, Portfolio Management, Investment and Trading functions in relation to the Fixed Income Portfolio -- ensuring continuity of excellence, strengthening our credit franchise, and driving further growth. Join our small but dynamic team managing a mandate of CHF 10bn in bonds, where you will enhance our track record, engage with global counterparties, and help steer our multicurrency investments at the forefront of the market.

What would your role be?

Implement and execute

the CIO's investment strategy by making

independent investment decisions

across all currencies. Engage in the company's

trading activities

with the objective of

generating revenue

and optimizing returns.

Manage and monitor

the bank's

proprietary risk book

, including reviewing and reconciling positions across all relevant trading systems.

Support the CIO

in defining both the

strategic investment direction

and

tactical implementation steps

. Ensure adherence to established

risk limits

and request

credit lines

as required to support investment activities. Manage

credit and interest rate risk

within the approved

portfolio mandate

. Oversee and optimize

cash balances

across all currencies. Proactively

evaluate, quantify, and optimize positions, sensitivities, and limits

across various trading and banking books.

Develop, maintain, and monitor analytical tools

to assess market trends and performance. Manage the company's

matched principal trading business

, including maintaining and expanding

client relationships

. Conduct

due diligence

and

annual KYC reviews

for professional counterparties in compliance with regulatory standards. Actively

participate in departmental projects

aimed at

process automation and efficiency improvements

.

What are we looking for?

Strong experience in

fixed income portfolio management

,

bond trading

or related field. At least

5 years

of relevant experience in either of these areas: Fixed Income, Trading, Sales, Portfolio Manager, Investment Management, Treasury, Asset Liability Management. Experience in

credit analysis

of issuers. A

team-player

who does not crack under pressure in a

fast moving and dynamic trading environment

. Strong presentation, communication skills, with an entrepreneurial spirit. Excellent

Bachelor

or

Master's degree

in finance, economics, or related field. Fluent in

English

. Excellent

IT skills

, including

Excel

and

Bloomberg

,

Python

or equivalent a plus. Based in or willing to relocate to

Dubai

.

What do we offer?

Top

Dubai

location

with sun all year round. Friendly,

diverse team

in an open-office space. All the

latest technology

to help you excel and advance.

Agile environment

in how we think, the way we work and our trust for each other.

Flat hierarchy

with collaboration at all levels.

We are looking for talented people, not just a CV that ticks all the boxes. Even if you do not meet every single requirement, if this role sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Why Vontobel?

At Vontobel, you are building better futures for our clients and society, as well as for yourself. As a family-owned and publicly listed company with over 2,000 professionals based in 28 locations globally and headquartered in Zurich, we're committed to long-term thinking and sustainability.


Our diverse team values unique perspectives, and we hire individuals determined to deliver in a dynamic and changing world. Even if you don't meet all the criteria, we encourage you to apply if you're enthusiastic about the role.

Do you want to be Vontobel?