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State of Wisconsin Investment Board ยท 6 hours ago

Senior Portfolio Manager - Fixed Income

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages over $162 billion in assets and is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to lead high-yield bond and leveraged loan portfolios. This role involves shaping investment strategy, mentoring analysts, and ensuring disciplined portfolio management and risk adherence.

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Responsibilities

Lead and manage non-investment-grade portfolios using a disciplined, repeatable investment process
Ensure portfolios adhere to investment guidelines, risk parameters, and performance objectives
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of credit analysts
Serve as a senior member of the Fixed Income Strategies team, providing leadership in macro, sector, and security-level discussions
Provide leveraged finance expertise across the firm and participate in cross-market strategies and trades
Partner with quantitative and technology teams to build and enhance portfolio management, research, and analytics platforms
Evaluate and incorporate new technologies to improve investment research, portfolio construction, and trading processes
Prepare and present materials on investment strategy, positioning, and performance to internal stakeholders

Qualification

High-yield bond managementLeveraged loan managementPortfolio analyticsRisk management toolsFixed income experienceTeam leadershipInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsStrategic mindsetAttention to detail

Required

Extensive experience managing high-yield bond and leveraged loan portfolios
Minimum 12 years of fixed income experience, including senior portfolio management responsibility and team leadership
Demonstrated success building and enhancing investment teams and platforms
High level of proficiency with portfolio analytics, risk budgeting, and risk management tools
Broad understanding of global fixed income and capital markets
Strong ability to collaborate effectively within a small team and across investment disciplines
Strategic mindset paired with exceptional attention to detail
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills
Team-oriented professional with a positive, constructive approach

Benefits

Competitive total cash compensation, based on AON (formerly McLagan) industry benchmarks
Comprehensive benefits package
Educational and training opportunities
Tuition reimbursement
Challenging work in a professional environment
Hybrid work environment

Company

State of Wisconsin Investment Board

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SWIB's investments are managed by its own professional staff and by outside money manager firms.

Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage

Leadership Team

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David Villa
Executive Director & Chief Investment Officer
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