Bank J. Safra Sarasin Ltd is a leading sustainable private bank, offering all the advantages of the Swiss banking environment together with dynamic and personalised advisory services focusing on opportunities in international financial markets. The Bank provides a high level of services and expertise when acting as investment advisor and asset manager for private and institutional clients. Financial strength, excellent client services and outstanding quality are therefore key elements of its corporate philosophy.J. Safra Sarasin’s most valuable capital is its employees. They are essential to the success of the organisation, now and in the future. Their technical expertise, professional qualifications and social skills are highly valued by the Group’s clients, management and business partners. The success of J. Safra Sarasin depends on the enthusiasm and commitment of every one of its employees worldwide.Business UnitInvestment ManagementFunction/PositionPortfolio Manager (Share Class Hedging)LocationBaselFunction/Position objectivesTo strengthen our Global Discretionary PM Operations team, we are looking for an experienced Portfolio Manager. In this position you will be responsible for the share class hedging of own funds and will assume a leadership role in our team as deputy head.Responsibilities
Assume responsibility of foreign currency share class hedging of selected BJSS funds: NAV hedging, adjustments of hedges based on daily flows, FX roll-over management
Collaborate closely with fund custodians, asset managers and fx dealers
Implement FX and other asset classes into our DPM house-view strategies and client portfolios
Initiate and contribute to important task-related developments, e.g. on processes and platform
Contribute to international roll-out, foster centralization of operational tasks and participate in IT-testing
Deputy role with functional decision-making character
Profiles
University degree in economics, finance or business administration. Higher financial education (CFA/AZEK) would be an advantage
At least 3 years' experience in an asset management organisation in a similar role
Strong understanding of foreign exchange hedging mechanisms and keen interest in financial markets
Profound IT-affinity, in particular MS Excel and Avaloq PFM module; basic knowledge in VBA and Bloomberg is a plus
Committed, proactive and motivated team player with a decision-making ability
