Fixed Income Derivative Portfolio Manager Job at Ashton North LLC, Des Moines, IA

TWdGL29DbkR0bXVVMG01YlNnN2pJbUlhWGc9PQ==
  • Ashton North LLC
  • Des Moines, IA

Job Description

Fixed Income Derivative Portfolio Manager

The position is focused on managing fixed income derivative strategies within a larger portfolio. The candidate is expected to bring deep technical expertise in derivatives, risk management, and trading strategies.

Key Responsibilities

  • Portfolio Management : Oversee derivative positions tied to fixed income assets, ensuring optimal risk-return outcomes.

  • Strategy Development : Design and implement hedging and alpha-generating derivative strategies.

  • Risk Oversight : Monitor exposures, stress testing, and scenario analysis across multiple market environments.

  • Trading Execution : Lead execution of trades across swaps, futures, options, and structured derivatives.

  • Research & Analytics : Develop models to support pricing, valuation, and risk forecasting.

  • Stakeholder Collaboration : Partner with portfolio managers, traders, analysts, and risk teams to align derivative activities with firm-wide objectives.

Required Skills & Experience

  • Deep knowledge of fixed income markets (rates, credit, securitized products).

  • Expertise in derivative products : interest rate swaps, credit default swaps, options, futures, swaptions, structured notes.

  • Quantitative skills : strong background in math, statistics, and financial modeling.

  • Technology fluency : Bloomberg, Python/R/Matlab, Excel VBA; familiarity with risk systems.

  • Professional background :

    • 7–10+ years in asset management, hedge funds, investment banking, or insurance.

    • Proven track record in managing derivative portfolios.

    • Experience working within regulatory frameworks.

Candidate Profile

  • Education : Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field (MBA, CFA, or PhD preferred).

  • Mindset : Strategic thinker with strong execution skills. Ability to translate complex derivative structures into actionable portfolio strategies.

  • Leadership : Able to influence across functions, guide junior analysts, and act as a thought leader.

Why This Role Matters

This role sits at the intersection of trading, risk management, and strategy , making it critical for optimizing portfolio performance. The right candidate will balance alpha generation with prudent risk oversight, especially in volatile rate and credit environments.

Job Tags

Similar Jobs

Mount Sinai Health System

CT Tech - Wantagh - Full Time - Days - OFFSITE Job at Mount Sinai Health System

 ...Description CT Tech - Wantagh - Full Time - Days - OFFSITE To perform CT Scan studies of anatomical areas as ordered/directed,...  ...specific to job to include adherence to Article 35 of the Public Health Code. Maintains appropriate Continuing Medical Education credits... 

AIG

Claims analyst professional Job at AIG

 ...#claims #claimsmanagement #arbitration #litigation #negotiation #complexclaims #financiallines #investigations #LI-NH1 At AIG, we value in-person collaboration as a vital part of our culture, which is why we ask our team members to be primarily in the office.... 

Isler Group: Klamath Falls

Seasonal Tax Preparer Job at Isler Group: Klamath Falls

DESCRIPTION:Isler Group, LLC is a tax and financial firm with a focus on providing high-quality services. We are...  ...for a professional, self-motivated, and experienced tax preparer to join our team during tax season. Ideally this individual should have worked in a tax... 

Fit With D1 2Know

Help Desk Agent (Live Chat) Job at Fit With D1 2Know

 ...Job Overview As a Help Desk Agent (Live Chat) at Layton Construction, you will be the first point of contact for our employees seeking technical...  ...support, and ensure a smooth user experience. You will work closely with our IT team to handle a variety of technical inquiries... 

Doral Medical and Multi Specialty Facility LLC

Urgent Care Physician Assistant (PA) Job at Doral Medical and Multi Specialty Facility LLC

 ...dedicated to delivering exceptional, patient-centered care in a collaborative and compassionate environment. As we...  ...re seeking an experienced Nurse Practitioner (NP)or Physician Assistant (PA)to join our Urgent Care team. What We Offer: ~ Competitive Pay: $85$...