Portfolio Manager

Job Description

Dymon Asia is looking for a Japan Macro Portfolio Manager to be based in Singapore. The individual should have demonstrated experience managing discretionary capital, with at least two years of a positive and verifiable track record investing in Japan macro markets.   

Qualification

·        Demonstrated experience as an investment professional focused on Japan macro markets

·        Proven ability to manage capital independently with a demonstrable positive track record

·        Strong investment process and portfolio construction framework

·        Deep understanding of JGBs, JPY rates, swaps, futures, options, FX, and related macro products

·        Strong knowledge of BOJ policy, Japan monetary and fiscal policy, inflation dynamics, yield curve behavior, and cross-border capital flows

·        Ability to identify macro themes, relative value opportunities, and market dislocations

·        Strong risk management skills, including the ability to size positions appropriately within PM-level risk limits

·        Ability to manage drawdowns, liquidity, leverage, convexity, and correlation risk

·        Extensive local network and strong understanding of the Japanese market structure and investor behavior

·        Ability to think laterally and identify differentiated investment opportunities

·        Self-starter with a high level of enthusiasm for markets and portfolio management

·        Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Japanese

·        Strong quantitative, analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills

·        Ability to work independently with limited supervision

·        Meticulous attention to detail and strong ability to communicate investment rationale clearly

Justification

·        This position is highly specialized and requires candidates with deep experience in Japan macro markets. The role requires a strong understanding of Japan’s interest rate markets, BOJ policy framework, JGB market structure, FX dynamics, cross-currency basis, investor positioning, liquidity conditions, and the broader macroeconomic environment.

·        The role requires the successful candidate to independently generate trade ideas, construct and manage a portfolio, size positions appropriately, and operate within defined risk limits. This requires not only technical product knowledge, but also seasoned judgment developed through live risk-taking experience in Japan macro markets.

·        We have interviewed multiple candidates and determined this individual to be the most suitable candidate based on the required technical expertise, relevant experience and demonstrated track record.