Senior Portfolio Manager: Credit Solutions

SUMMARY:
An established asset management firm is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead its credit strategies across investment grade, high yield, and structured credit portfolios. This role is suited to a commercially astute credit professional who can balance performance delivery with disciplined risk management, while contributing to the broader investment strategy of the business.
You will play a key role in shaping credit investment decisions, monitoring portfolio performance, and driving risk-adjusted returns within a sophisticated institutional environment.

POSITION INFO:
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management & Credit Analysis

• Lead the management of credit portfolios across investment grade, high yield, and structured credit
• Conduct in-depth credit analysis on issuers and borrowers, assessing creditworthiness and downside risks
• Monitor portfolio performance, identifying trends, risks, and return opportunities
• Develop and implement strategies to optimise portfolio performance while mitigating credit risk
• Manage and respond to credit events, engaging with stakeholders where required

• Produce high-quality reporting and insights for internal stakeholders, clients, and credit committees
• Deliver regular portfolio reviews, including performance attribution and risk assessments
• Translate complex data into clear, actionable investment insights
• Support the development and enhancement of credit risk models, tools, and frameworks

• Ensure adherence to internal credit policies and regulatory requirements
• Maintain robust documentation and audit trails of all credit decisions
• Engage with regulatory bodies where required
• Contribute to the ongoing refinement of credit policies and governance frameworks

• Integrate ESG and sustainability considerations into investment decision-making
• Stay abreast of macroeconomic trends, market developments, and sector-specific risks
• Contribute to responsible investing and impact reporting

• Build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams, clients, and external counterparties
• Participate in client engagements, presenting credit strategies and portfolio performance
• Collaborate across investment, risk, and distribution teams

• Minimum 5+ years’ experience in credit portfolio management, credit analysis, or related fields
• Proven experience across investment grade, high yield, and/or structured credit
• Strong academic track record; CA(SA), CFA, or equivalent highly preferred
• Solid experience gained within asset management, banking, private credit/equity, or ratings agencies