The Bank for International Settlements (BIS) is hiring a Senior Portfolio Manager in the Asian Office.
This role is based in Hong Kong; however, thanks to our status as an international organization, we can hire globally and welcome applications from candidates of all nationalities and located anywhere in the world. Relocation support is available for the successful candidate and their dependent family members.
The deadline for application is 26 May 2026 18:00 CEST.
Purpose of the job
The Senior Portfolio Manager will play a key role within BIS Asset Management & Advisory (AM&A) in the Portfolio Management unit. Reporting to the Head of Regional Treasury and Asset Management, Asia & Pacific, the successful candidate will manage fixed income portfolios, including the BIS’ Own Capital, the BIS Pension Fund, and investments on behalf of Third-Party clients.
The role involves conducting analysis of economic and financial topics, particularly with a focus on the Asia-Pacific region. The Senior Portfolio Manager will actively contribute to investment strategy meetings, construct portfolios, execute trades, and report on investment strategies and portfolio performance to internal and external stakeholders. This position supports the broader objectives of AM&A while maintaining and developing the investment decision-making process and portfolio management operations.
By joining the team, you will:
Be part of a growing regional office that is a strategic focus area for the Bank, working in a close-knit and collaborative environment that values both autonomy and teamwork.
Enjoy a supportive and inclusive culture where proactivity and enthusiasm are recognized and rewarded, with no silos hindering collaboration.
Join a small, dynamic team that is part of a global organization, offering opportunities to make a meaningful impact while connecting with experts worldwide.
Principal accountabilities
The Senior Portfolio Manager will focus on the Asia-Pacific region, with responsibilities that include:
Investment decision-making process
Contribute to developing the investment decision-making process to support both active and passive portfolio management styles.
Maintain and enhance qualitative and quantitative tools for investment processes.
Participate actively in investment strategy and performance review meetings, facilitating discussions on specific risk factors and portfolio positioning.
Regularly report on positioning and performance to internal and external clients.
Portfolio management operations
Manage portfolios denominated in CNY, JPY, KRW, and other Asia-Pacific currencies, ensuring compliance with guidelines and internal policies.
Construct portfolios, execute trades, and monitor performance while maintaining relationships with commercial banks and intermediaries.
Asian Bond Fund initiative
Represent the Bank in external meetings related to the Asian Bond Fund initiative, providing updates, research, and operational support.
Monitor governance and liaise with external managers while analyzing market developments and trends in Asian bond markets.
Market research and client services
Identify market trends and provide expert advice on reserve management and fixed income portfolio management.
Contribute to knowledge-sharing events and collaborate with other business units to extend investment processes to Asian markets.
Asset Management business development
Support the development of the Asset Management business area by maintaining relationships with existing clients and identifying new opportunities.
Represent AM&A in meetings, seminars, and conferences, and provide advisory services to central banks on reserve management techniques.
Qualifications, skills, and experience
Educational background in Economics, Finance, or an equivalent field; a CFA charter is a plus.
Extensive experience in fixed income portfolio management, with a strong understanding of Asia-Pacific bond markets, particularly in China, Korea, and Japan.
Expertise in local and hard currency sovereign and quasi-sovereign bond markets in the Asia-Pacific region.
A deep understanding of practical reserve management and the parameters surrounding supranational and central banking institutions.
A proactive attitude, excellent negotiation skills, and an ability to work effectively under pressure in a multicultural environment.
Strong verbal and drafting skills in English, with working knowledge of another major language being advantageous.
Who we are:
Internationalism is at the core of our identity, and the best representation of this is our workforce. With employees from over 66 countries and offices in nine locations, the BIS is a global organisation with a truly international workforce. By joining us, you will work in a unique, highly rewarding, and international work environment. We are committed to equal opportunities at the BIS and aim to build a workforce that reflects our global membership. We strive to attract the best talent and foster an inclusive environment. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates, including those with a breadth of professional experience. You can discover more about our inclusive working environment here.
What the BIS offers:
We want your time at BIS to be a rewarding and career-enriching experience. We offer an agile and flexible working environment with hybrid working opportunities, including home office and working from abroad days. To support our international applicants, we offer relocation support that extends to your dependent family members. In addition, we offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, including support for working families, such as childcare and education allowances (where applicable). Finally, we offer a genuinely unique international working environment, which will give you exposure to the global financial system and the opportunity to collaborate with passionate experts from all over the world.
Skills Required
- Educational background in Economics, Finance or equivalent; CFA charter is a plus
- Extensive experience in fixed income portfolio management with understanding of Asia-Pacific bond markets
- Expertise in local and hard currency sovereign and quasi-sovereign bond markets
- Deep understanding of practical reserve management and parameters of supranational and central banking
- Proactive attitude, excellent negotiation skills, ability to work under pressure in multicultural environments
- Strong verbal and drafting skills in English with knowledge of another major language being advantageous
What We Do
At the Bank for International Settlements, we occupy a distinct position among international financial institutions. As a hub for central bankers and financial regulators, the BIS blends varied perspectives into a greater collective understanding of the world's economy. Through our work, we contribute to monetary and financial stability, which is essential for sustained economic growth. Our wide-ranging activities include economic and policy research, statistical analysis, and banking. Our staff have expertise in economics, finance, banking, risk management, international law, and statistics, among other fields. Such diversity helps to create the right environment for knowledge-sharing and collaboration. Our headquarters are in Basel, Switzerland, with representative offices in Hong Kong SAR and Mexico City. Visit us: https://www.bis.org/careers Follow us on: - Twitter https://twitter.com/BIS_org - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bankforintlsettlements/ - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/bisbribiz
