Senior Director - Head of Portfolio & Liquidity Management, Global Markets

Company: 1201 UOB Hong Kong

About UOB

United Overseas Bank Limited (UOB) is a leading bank in ASEAN with a global network in Southeast Asia, Asia Pacific, Europe and North America. Operating through our head office in Singapore and banking subsidiaries in China, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, we have a global network of about 430 branches and offices in 19 markets. At the heart of UOB is our culture, shaped by the UOB Way and anchored on our four values – Honourable, Enterprising, United and Committed. For more than 90 years, these values have guided how we do right by our customers, collaborate with one another and create long-term value for the communities we operate in. As One Bank, we are committed to helping our colleagues build sustainable careers grounded in purpose, supported by strong values, and enriched with meaningful opportunities to grow.

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Senior Director, Portfolio & Liquidity Management, Global Markets to lead the management of corporate fixed income portfolios across investment-grade, and emerging market credit strategies. The successful candidate will be responsible for generating risk-adjusted returns through active portfolio construction, credit selection, sector allocation, and relative value positioning, while adhering to investment guidelines and risk parameters.

This role requires a strong understanding of global credit markets, macroeconomic trends, and corporate fundamentals, combined with the ability to translate investment insights into portfolio outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage corporate bond portfolios in accordance with investment objectives, mandates, and risk limits.
• Develop and implement investment strategies based on macroeconomic, market, sector, and issuer-level views.
• Conduct portfolio construction, security selection, duration management, yield curve positioning, and sector allocation.
• Perform fundamental credit analysis and assess issuer creditworthiness, valuation, liquidity, and relative value opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, tracking error, and compliance with investment guidelines.
• Identify and execute investment opportunities across investment-grade, and emerging market corporate bonds.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to execute transactions efficiently and optimize portfolio liquidity.
• Monitor global credit markets and evaluate the impact of economic, geopolitical, and regulatory developments on portfolio positioning.
• Present investment strategies, portfolio performance, and market outlooks to senior management.
• Oversee portfolio liquidity, ensuring adequate cash and liquid asset buffers to meet liability obligations, and tactical investment opportunities.
• Conduct liquidity stress testing and scenario analysis to assess portfolio resilience under adverse market conditions.
• Optimize liquidity profiles while balancing return objectives, risk budgets, and regulatory or client mandate requirements.
• Support new product development and contribute thought leadership on credit markets and fixed income investing.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or a related discipline.
• CFA charterholder or progress toward CFA designation preferred.
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in corporate bond investing, fixed income portfolio management, credit research, or institutional asset management.
• Demonstrated experience managing corporate bond portfolios with a track record of investment performance.
• Strong knowledge of global credit markets, fixed income instruments, and portfolio risk management techniques.
• HKMA Type 1 & Type 4 license holder
• Member of Treasury Markets Association (TMA) is preferred
• Holder of ECF on Treasury Management accredited by Treasury Markets Association is preferred

Technical Skills

• Deep understanding of corporate credit analysis, bond valuation, credit spreads, and relative value assessment.
• Experience with portfolio analytics, risk attribution, duration management, and performance measurement.
• Proficiency in SQL, SAS, Python, R, Tableau, Power BI, or similar analytical tools.
• Strong quantitative and analytical capabilities.
• Familiarity with ESG integration within fixed income investment processes is advantageous.

Key Competencies

• Strong investment judgment, portfolio construction skills and liquidity risk management.
• Ability to generate independent investment ideas and articulate conviction-based views.
• Demonstrated experience managing liquidity risk within fixed income portfolios.
• Experience with liquidity stress testing, cash flow forecasting, and liability-driven portfolio management.
• Familiarity with regulatory liquidity frameworks and liquidity risk governance for institutional portfolios.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Strong stakeholder management with the ability to engage senior executives and other stakeholders.
• Collaborative team player with a high level of integrity and professionalism.
• Ability to perform effectively in dynamic market environments.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced fixed income investor with a deep understanding of corporate credit markets and a proven ability to deliver consistent risk-adjusted performance. You possess strong analytical capabilities, sound investment judgment, and the ability to navigate changing market cycles while identifying attractive investment opportunities across the corporate bond universe.

Important Notice – HKMA Mandatory Reference Checking Scheme

This role falls under the Mandatory Reference Checking (MRC) Scheme introduced by the Hong Kong Monetary Authority (HKMA), effective from 30 September 2025. As part of the hiring process, we are required to request conduct-related reference information from your current and previous employers (authorized institutions) covering the past seven years.

The MRC Scheme aims to strengthen integrity and transparency in the banking industry and prevent the recurrence of misconduct across institutions. All reference checks will be carried out in accordance with the Personal Data (Privacy) Ordinance (PDPO) and relevant regulatory guidelines.

For more information, please refer to the HKAB’s MRC Scheme FAQ for In-Scope Individuals

Additional Requirements

Be a Part of the UOB Family

UOB is an equal opportunity employer. UOB does not discriminate on the basis of a candidate's age, race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, or other non-merit factors. All employment decisions at UOB are based on business needs, job requirements and qualifications. If you require any assistance or accommodations to be made for the recruitment process, please inform us when you submit your online application.

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