LDI Portfolio Manager

Ameriprise Financial Services, LLC

LDI Portfolio Manager managing derivative and LDI portfolios within asset management firm. Engaging in risk management, client presentations, and market analysis.

Posted 7/6/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PythonVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage assigned portfolios consistent with the investment process, client objectives and regulatory requirements
Manage and understand investment risk, in line with client and regulatory requirements and ensure that effective risk management and controls are in place
Construct and monitor portfolios based upon investment policy and investment process
Use Aladdin for risk management and assist in its development
Overseeing OTC derivative transactions with investment banks, accessing the market as applicable in a manner that is in the client’s best interest and consistent with ‘best execution’
Achieve target investment performance with risk efficiency
Understand and monitor performance and risk attribution in relation to the implemented investment policy
Monitor restrictions and triggers in portfolios
Risk management of pooled fund and segregated mandates – responsible for relevant daily/weekly/monthly oversight and controls
Developing and expressing market views, analysing opportunities for clients, selecting trading opportunities for delegated mandates
Reviewing relative value opportunities between varying government bonds and swaps
Analysis of current products/mandates and development of new products
Analysing liabilities and determining appropriate hedge instruments
Checking/preparing written client communication/commentary/reports
Verbal presentations to clients and consultants
Engagement with regulatory developments and changes
Review of control processes and implement enhancements
Maintaining relationships with investment banks’ trading desks and other key partners
Contributing to the development of talent within the PM team and wider business

Requirements

What you’ll need

Portfolio management experience in Liability Driven Investment or closely related area
Motivation to learn and a desire to succeed
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail
Highly numerate with problem solving skills
Able to multi-task in a fast-paced world with competing priorities
Good communicator and team player
Extensive experience in a relevant role such as institutional portfolio management, investment consultancy etc.
In-depth knowledge of defined benefit pensions schemes strategy and regulation – primarily UK, Ireland, Netherlands & Germany
CFA Charterholder
Coding skills e.g. Python & VBA
Experience of Aladdin
A degree in Finance, Maths, Science or Engineering.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
Retirement plans
Paid time off
Flexible work arrangements
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

Portfolio ManagementRisk ManagementPerformance AnalysisCoding SkillsPythonVBAInvestment Policy ConstructionOTC Derivative TransactionsMarket AnalysisHedge Instrument Analysis

Soft Skills

Strong Analytical SkillsAttention to DetailGood CommunicatorTeam PlayerProblem Solving Skills

Certifications

CFA Charterholder