What is the opportunity?

We are seeking an Associate Institutional Portfolio Manager to support the Institutional Portfolio Manager in managing and growing client relationships within RBC BlueBay's Asian Equity businesses. You'll take ownership of internal queries, reporting, presentations, commentaries, and RFPs/DDQs. You will be ensuring PMs and IPMs are fully prepared for client meetings, and be integral in supporting the investment team with research documentation and related ESG materials.

What will you do?

• Manage internal and client-related queries and help to prepare comprehensive reporting and market commentaries.
• Assist the IPM in developing and refining fund presentations, white papers, and pitch materials incorporating market and client perspectives.
• Coordinate with the Global Business Development Team to assist with client-related requests.
• Collaborate with Marketing to create content that supports brand awareness and product positioning.
• Prepare PMs and IPMs for client meetings through thorough analysis and presentation development.
• Work alongside PMs and Analysts to assist with research documentation and related ESG materials, ensuring that these are appropriately maintained and recorded.
• Build expertise to progressively conduct client meetings and confidently speak about funds and market developments.

What do you need to succeed?

Must-have

• Degree or equivalent is required.
• Minimum 5 years of experience, preferably in asset management or financial institutions.
• Sets high standards of performance for self and strives to meet challenging objectives.  Acts with integrity and within both the spirit and the letter of RBC BlueBay's principles, policies and procedures.  
• Considers own role within the commercial context and focusses on the client. Respects obligations to internal and external clients and investors and treat clients fairly.
• Displays a positive and energetic attitude, gets involved and proactively seeks out opportunities to advance the business.
• Consistently displays a ‘can-do’ attitude, perseveres in the face of setbacks and remains calm and professional under pressure. 
• Establishes and maintains good relationships and works effectively and cooperatively with others.  Communicates constructively, engages others positively and readily shares information and ideas. 
• Seeks out insightful, smart ideas to raise personal and team standards.  Demonstrates the ability to think creatively to find solutions.   Responds quickly and positively to change and maintains effectiveness when experiencing change.  Invests time in learning new skills and gaining new experiences.

This position is subject to the Mandatory Reference Check Scheme (MRCS). MRCS is a standardized reference-checking arrangement by requesting the individual's information from each relevant former and current employers (Authorized Institutions under the supervision of the Hong Kong Monetary Authority) covering the preceding seven years prior to the application for this position. For more details, please refer to Frequently Asked Questions for In-Scope Individuals.

What’s in it for you?

We thrive on the challenge to be our best - progressive thinking to keep growing and working together to deliver trusted advice to help our clients thrive and communities prosper.  We care about each other, reaching our potential, making a difference to our communities, and achieving success that is mutual.

• A comprehensive Total Rewards Program including bonuses, flexible benefits and competitive compensation
• Leaders who support your development through coaching and managing opportunities
• Opportunities to work with the best in the field
• Ability to make a difference and lasting impact
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, progressive, and high-performing team
• A world-class training program in financial services.

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