We are working with a well-established single-family office seeking to hire a Portfolio Manager – Global Equities to join its investment team. This is a newly created, standalone role, offering the opportunity to take full ownership of the public equities portfolio and directly shape investment strategy at the firm level.

This position is ideal for candidates with a strong foundation in global equities portfolio management, particularly those currently within a family office or private bank environment, who are looking to step into an end-to-end investment role.

Role Overview

Reporting directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), this role will be responsible for managing and overseeing the family office’s global public equity exposure across both internal portfolios and external managers.

The successful candidate will have the autonomy to define and implement investment strategies, while taking ownership across the full investment lifecycle — including portfolio construction, equity research, risk management, and internal reporting.

Key Responsibilities

End-to-End Equity Portfolio Management
Manage global equities portfolios across developed and emerging markets (direct equities, ETFs, thematic strategies)
Lead portfolio construction, stock selection, and trade execution
Conduct fundamental equity research and generate actionable investment ideas
Oversee liquidity and capital deployment across portfolios
External Manager Oversight
Support selection, due diligence, and onboarding of external equity managers
Monitor portfolio positioning, performance, and style consistency
Provide independent assessments and recommendations to the CIO
Portfolio Monitoring & Reporting (Internal)
Consolidate performance, risk, and exposure data across portfolios
Track sector, geographic, factor, and concentration exposures
Prepare investment and risk reports for internal stakeholders and investment committees
Risk Management
Monitor portfolio risks including market, sector, currency, and concentration exposures
Conduct stress testing, scenario analysis, and downside risk assessments
Recommend hedging and risk mitigation strategies where appropriate
Governance & Investment Process
Ensure compliance with investment guidelines and risk frameworks
Maintain robust documentation across portfolio decisions and manager oversight
Support audit and governance processes as required
Market & Macro Research
Track global macro trends and equity market developments
Identify thematic opportunities across sectors and regions
Present investment insights and recommendations to the CIO

Requirements

7–15 years of experience in global equities investing, with a strong track record in portfolio management and/or research
Prior experience within a family office, private bank, or institutional asset manager strongly preferred
Demonstrated expertise inglobal equities (DM & EM), sectors, and investment styles
Ability to operate independently in a standalone role, with ownership of strategy and execution
Strong analytical and quantitative skillset; familiarity with portfolio analytics tools (Python is a plus)
Excellent communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders or investment committees
Degree in Finance, Economics, Engineering, or related field; CFA/MBA preferred

Why This Opportunity

Newly created position with high visibility and direct interaction with the CIO
Opportunity to define and implement your own equity investment strategy
Full ownership across the investment lifecycle — from idea generation to reporting
Lean team environment offering autonomy, flexibility, and impact

Please apply to the role with a recent copy of your CV. We will be in touch once we review your profile for suitability.

Singapore Employment Agency Personnel No.: R1102370

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