Overview

Hybrid
BOS Singapore
Full time
JR00001701

Bank of Singapore opens doors to new opportunities.

At Bank of Singapore, we are constantly on the lookout for exceptional individuals to join our team. We promote a culture of openness, teamwork and fairness. Most importantly, we invest in our people through our programmes that develop them on both professional and personal levels. Besides attractive remuneration packages, we offer non-financial benefits and opportunities to develop your potential within OCBC Group’s global network of subsidiaries and offices. If you have passion, drive and the will to succeed, rise to the challenge today!

General Description

Bank of Singapore’s DPM team is seeking an experienced ESG Portfolio Manager to integrate ESG considerations into investment decisions for our assets under management. Key soft are confidence, determination, self-motivated, strong time management skills, ability to work effectively under pressure, good numerical and IT skills, analytical and problem-solving skills. Effective teamwork and strong communication skills are essential.

Main duties

  • Managing client Portfolios under the guidance of CIO strategic view, DPM procedures, with a focus on integrating ESG factors into investment decisions. Ensure alignment with clients’ investment objectives and risk tolerance levels.
  • Work towards Article 8 for BOS International shelf of funds.
  • Work on adherence to MAS EnRM; contribute towards and participate in Sustainable Investment Governance Committee (SIGC).
  • Evaluating the risks and opportunities of investment portfolios, including monitoring holdings to help identify buy/sell candidates based on relative value comparison.
  • Track and monitor daily spreads/prices for all fund/portfolio positions.
  • Understand clients’ needs and craft solutions according to clients’ risk appetite and preferences, through different asset classes including fixed income and equities.
  • Engage in post-investment discussions with research analysts for ESG value creation and risk mitigation, constructively challenging research views.
  • Researching companies and exhibit a strong Fundamental view on Sovereigns/Sectors
  • Relative value analysis of potential investments versus alternative investment options – both within and across asset classes.
  • Write commentary and provide market updates, for internal and external clients.
  • Provide bond/equity analytics, model portfolios, and presentations for prospective clients.
  • To assist fellow Portfolio Managers with reporting and other duties as necessary to meet client requirements.

Work Experience Requirements

  • Strong understanding of ESG principles, sustainable investing, and impact investing.
  • Familiarity with MAS Environmental Risk Management Guidelines (EnRM) and other relevant regulatory frameworks.
  • Proficient at Excel spreadsheet analytical development and utilization
  • Familiarity with financial risk models (market, credit, liquidity risk assessment and forecasting)
  • Proficiency in ESG data platforms
  • Strong report writing and communication skills
  • Preferably Advanced skills in quantitative methods of data analysis
  • Familiarity with portfolio management tools, especially Blackrock Aladdin tools a plus

About OCBC Bank

OCBC is the longest established Singapore bank, formed in 1932 from the merger of three local banks, the oldest of which was founded in 1912. It is now the second largest financial services group in Southeast Asia by assets and one of the world’s most highly-rated banks, with an Aa1 rating from Moody’s. Recognised for its financial strength and stability, OCBC is consistently ranked among the World’s Top 50 Safest Banks by Global Finance and has been named Best Managed Bank in Singapore by The Asian Banker.

OCBC and its subsidiaries offer a broad array of commercial banking, specialist financial and wealth management services, ranging from consumer, corporate, investment, private and transaction banking to treasury, insurance, asset management and stockbroking services.

OCBC’s key markets are Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia and Greater China. It has more than 570 branches and representative offices in 19 countries and regions. These include about 300 branches and offices in Indonesia under subsidiary Bank OCBC NISP, and over 90 branches and offices in Mainland China, Hong Kong SAR and Macau SAR under OCBC Wing Hang.

OCBC’s private banking services are provided by its wholly-owned subsidiary Bank of Singapore, which operates on a unique open-architecture product platform to source for the best-in-class products to meet its clients’ goals.

OCBC's insurance subsidiary, Great Eastern Holdings, is the oldest and most established life insurance group in Singapore and Malaysia. Its asset management subsidiary, Lion Global Investors, is one of the largest private sector asset management companies in Southeast Asia.