Director, Treasury Investments

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The Externally Managed Fixed Income Portfolio Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the firm’s externally managed fixed income portfolios, including both active and passive mandates. This role involves selecting, monitoring, and evaluating external fixed income managers, implementing investment strategies aligned with the fund’s objectives, and ensuring compliance with investment policies, risk parameters, and performance targets.

The incumbent will serve as a key member of the investment team, contributing to strategic asset allocation, manager due diligence, performance attribution, and market insights related to global fixed income markets.

Responsibilities & Accountabilities

Conduct due diligence on potential external fixed income managers, assessing investment philosophy, process, performance, and risk management practices.

Recommend manager hires, terminations, and rebalancing decisions to the investment committee.

Negotiate investment management agreements, fee structures, and service levels.

Maintain strong relationships with existing external managers and monitor adherence to mandate guidelines.

Monitor the performance of external fixed income portfolios relative to benchmarks and peer groups.

Conduct ongoing analysis of attribution, factor exposures, duration, credit quality, and liquidity.

Prepare and present regular performance and risk reports to senior management and the investment committee.

Ensure timely rebalancing, cash management, and tactical adjustments as necessary.

Conduct macroeconomic and credit market analysis to inform portfolio strategy and manager positioning.

Stay informed on fixed income trends, emerging strategies, and regulatory changes impacting the asset class.

Provide insights into potential investment opportunities, including global aggregate, emerging market debt, and multi-sector strategies.

Ensure all investment activities comply with internal policies, guidelines, and regulatory requirements.

Contribute to the development and refinement of the organization’s fixed income investment framework.

Support stress testing, scenario analysis, and risk reporting for fixed income exposures.

Collaborate with operations, compliance, and risk teams to maintain accurate data and reporting integrity.

Prepare and present materials for investment committees, board meetings, and senior leadership.

Communicate portfolio performance and strategy updates to internal stakeholders and clients.

Participate in annual reviews and strategic planning sessions related to the fixed income program.

Job Requirements

Education : Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related field required, Master’s degree or MBA preferred.

CFA or CAIA designation strongly preferred.

Years of experience :  ≥ 9 years of institutional fixed income portfolio management, manager research experience.

Skills : Excellent judgment and decision-making skills, ability to manage multiple external relationships and projects concurrently, portfolio returns vs. benchmarks and peers, quality and timeliness of manager oversight and reporting, effective communication with stakeholders and alignment with organizational objectives, collaborative mindset with the ability to work across investment and operations teams.

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