Fixed Income Portfolio Manager – Momentum Investments

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Fixed Income Portfolio Manager to take end-to-end accountability for the performance, risk and mandate compliance of fixed income portfolios across multiple mandates. The successful candidate will set and execute portfolio strategy, lead sophisticated investment decisions across yield curves and instruments, and deliver risk-adjusted outcomes aligned with client objectives, the Fixed Income team’s investment philosophy and the Momentum Group’s strategic objectives.

Job Summary

Employer: Momentum Investments
Job Type: Full-time
Location: Windhoek, Namibia
Category: Finance
Closing Date: 2026-11-09

Key Responsibilities

• Construct and actively manage fixed income portfolios, including asset allocation, security selection, trading, rebalancing and cash management.
• Develop portfolio strategy using research-driven analysis of Namibian, South African and global markets, macroeconomic conditions, monetary policy and credit dynamics.
• Identify investment opportunities and risks, position portfolios tactically and use derivatives where permitted to enhance returns or manage risk.
• Monitor performance, liquidity, diversification and exposures; conduct attribution analysis and ensure compliance with mandates, regulation and governance standards.
• Contribute to investment committees, implement house views and present portfolio positioning, performance and market outlooks to key stakeholders.
• Support client engagement, sales and marketing through senior technical expertise and clear communication of investment strategy and outcomes.
• Mentor colleagues, promote a collaborative high-performance culture and drive innovation and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Investment Management, Finance, Mathematics, Economics or a related field; an Honours or postgraduate qualification is preferred.
• CFA designation, progress towards CFA, CA(Nam) or an equivalent professional qualification is strongly advantageous.
• At least 7-10 years’ experience in fixed income portfolio management, trading or a related investment role, with demonstrated accountability for portfolio outcomes.
• Proven expertise in portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management and performance attribution.
• Strong knowledge of Namibian, South African and global fixed income markets, macroeconomic drivers and the regulatory environment.
• Experience contributing at senior investment committee level is advantageous.

How to Apply

Apply online: momentumgroupltd-africa.erecruit.co
For queries please call: 061 297 3133
REF Code: MMH261023-8