Portfolio Manager within High Yield | SEB, Stockholm

SEB High Yield Team is a unit within SEB Investment Management AB. We are an active manager of High Yield funds and segregated mandates for both institutional and retail clients. Our main investment universe is the global high yield market. SEB High Yield Team is part of SEB Fixed Income Team, one of the largest Fixed Income teams in the Nordic area, managing more than 300 Bn SEK in assets. In Stockholm we are 16 people working in the SEB Fixed Income Team.
About the role:
You will join a dedicated high yield team made up of professionals who possess both fundamental and quantitative skills and have long industry experiences. Like your team members you will take up, dual responsibilities, combining the role of a credit analyst and a portfolio manager. In this role you will contribute to both analytical insights and active position taking. Additionally, you will help to evolve our investment process and enhance our investment culture. Integration of ESG is also a key aspect of the decision-making process.


To thrive in this role, we believe you have:
· M. Sc. in Economics or/and M. Sc. in Engineering.
· A background in either credit analysis or portfolio management.
· Strong academic background with several years of experience in the corporate bond market as a credit analyst or portfolio manager.
· Essential quantitative skills due to the global investment universe and large amount of available data, paired with solid fundamental analysis capabilities.
· If from a credit analyst background, substantial experience in detailed company analyses, including traditional credit analysis, bond covenants, and distressed situations, enabling immediate value to the team.
· If from a portfolio management background, strong quantitative skills to narrow down the investment universe, contribute to idea generation, and help construct a well-balanced portfolio.
· Ability to manage a sizable global high-yield portfolio, being a team player who takes responsibility for both individual tasks and overall team performance.
· Structured working style and strong drive to deliver performance.
· Profound knowledge of quantitative models and programming languages such as Python or R and experience in applying AI tools or machine learning to financial data analysis is a strong plus.
What we offer:
· The possibility to develop your skills in a professional environment in an organization with very high ambitions within corporate bond management.
· You will have the opportunity to apply quantitative methods such as data modeling, programming and statistical analysis to inform portfolio decisions.
· You will contribute to the development of AI-driven tools to enhance predictive modeling and optimize portfolio performance.
Do you want to be part of SEB?
Welcome to our inclusive culture, where our shared values inspire and uplift our team. We celebrate diversity and strive to ensure every employee feels seen, heard, and valued.
Since we select candidates continuously, feel free to send in your application today, but no later than 17 December 2024.
Learn more about working at SEB: www.sebgroup.com/career
It is our fundamental belief that inclusion and diversity is crucial for our future success. We strive to have an inclusive, value-driven culture where employees feel valued, respected, and involved irrespective of who they are, what they believe or where they come from.