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WTW

Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting

Portfolio Manager - Investment

Asset ManagementConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeFrankfurt, GermanyNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • At least 3–5 years of experience in asset management, investment consulting, or a comparable institutional investment environment.
  • Initial experience making portfolio decisions or advising across multiple asset classes.
  • Strong motivation to apply and further develop knowledge of investment principles, asset classes, and investment approaches in a demanding mandate environment.
  • Sound understanding of capital markets and portfolio theory; knowledge of strategic asset allocation, risk management, and liability hedging is advantageous.
  • Critical thinking and an analytical approach to solving complex questions.
  • Very good written and spoken German and English.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for institutional investors in Germany is advantageous.
  • Interest in artificial intelligence and transforming existing processes.
  • A completed or ongoing professional qualification, such as CFA, actuarial qualification, or comparable further training, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Manage institutional portfolios, including delegated and fiduciary mandates.
  • Develop well-founded portfolio recommendations that account for client objectives, restrictions, and framework conditions.
  • Proactively monitor portfolios and identify adjustments based on investment guidelines, strategic allocation, and risk and hedging considerations.
  • Lead or support projects to develop new investment themes and advance existing asset-class approaches.
  • Support implementation of investment decisions, including coordinating internal functions and external partners such as asset managers, KVGs, and custodians.
  • Account for the regulatory and operational requirements of institutional investors in Germany.
  • Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive, and performance-oriented work environment.
  • Build and maintain a strong network and collaborate closely with Research, Client Management, Operations, and Compliance.
  • Communicate investment philosophy, portfolio views, and recommendations confidently to internal and external audiences.
  • Help develop scalable processes for efficient portfolio management across multiple mandates.
  • Support growth of the Investment platform by contributing to pitches, conferences, and client events.
  • Foster long-term client relationships through high-quality service and a strong understanding of client needs.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of strategic asset allocation, risk management, and liability hedging.
  • Knowledge of regulatory requirements for institutional investors in Germany.
  • A completed or ongoing professional qualification, such as CFA, actuarial qualification, or comparable further training.

About the Company

WTW

Global risk management, insurance brokerage, consulting

Willis Towers Watson provides risk management, advisory, and brokerage services to organizations worldwide. Its two segments are Risk & Broking, which identifies, quantifies, and places insurance coverage, and Health, Wealth & Career, which offers consulting, technology, and administration for health benefits, retirement plans, and talent programs. The company blends advisory services, technology platforms, and brokerage capabilities to deliver integrated risk and people solutions rather than relying on a single service line. Its goal is to help clients turn risk into a path for growth by aligning risk management with health, retirement, and talent strategies to support organizational success.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
1828

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