Position Overview:

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced

Emerging Market Debt (Local) Portfolio Manager

to join our dynamic and collaborative global fixed income team. The ideal candidate will have a proven long-term track record of strong performance managing active local market mandates, particularly benchmarked to GBI-EM Global Diversified (GBI-EM GD) indices, or similar background. In addition to managing dedicated local currency portfolios, the candidate will also be responsible for local market allocations within broader EM, blended, and global fixed income portfolios, requiring a flexible and integrated investment approach. The candidate will work closely with the Co-Heads of EMD for selection and sizing of risk.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a large, well-resourced platform with access to deep research, risk, and trading capabilities.Lead the management of local currency EMD portfolios and local allocations within broader EM, blended, and global strategies.# Develop and maintain a clear, structured framework for portfolio construction, risk budgeting, and performance attribution.# Oversee the implementation, sizing, and management of systematic rates strategies as well as analyzing information from the underlying signals.# Maintain a disciplined, risk-aware investment process, ensuring alignment with client guidelines and internal risk parameters.# Minimum 7–10 years of experience in fixed income portfolio management, with a focus on emerging market local debt.Demonstrated strong performance track record (top quartile) over 1, 3, and 5 years managing active GBI-EM GD mandates, or similar local mandates.Experience managing local allocations within multi-sector portfolios, including EM blended and global fixed income strategies.Deep understanding of macroeconomic drivers, monetary policy, and political risk in emerging markets.Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, or related field preferred; CFA designation preferred.Deep knowledge of EM local markets, including liquidity dynamics, market microstructure, and regulatory environment.Deep sense of risk awareness and accountability in managing client capital.proficiency in quant/market tools and risk systems.Familiarity with a wide range of instruments including local bonds, FX, interest rate derivatives, and structured products.Work in a diverse and inclusive environment that values innovation and long-term thinking.Competitive compensation and career development opportunities.Healthcare and Medical Insurance

We offer a wide range of health and welfare programs that vary depending on office location, including medical, dental, short-term disability, long-term disability, life, accidental death, labor accident, and business travel accident insurance.We offer competitive vacation policies based on employee level and office location, promoting time off from work with generous vacation entitlements and a minimum of three weeks expected vacation each year.Financial Wellness and RetirementWe assist employees in saving and planning for retirement, offer financial support for higher education, and provide benefits to help employees prepare for the unexpected. We also offer live financial education and content on various topics.We provide medical advocacy, counseling, and referral services through the Employee Assistance Program (EAP), as well as global medical, security, and travel assistance, and ergonomic programs. Some offices have on-site fitness centers, and we reimburse eligible employees for fitness club memberships or activities up to a pre-approved amount.Child Care and Family CareWe offer on-site child care centers, mother and baby rooms, homework rooms, and provide resources for expectant parents and transitioning parents. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package.#