Junior Portfolio Manager

at  Trafigura

Main Purpose:
Galena Asset Management is seeking a talented and driven individual to join our team as a Junior Portfolio Manager. In this role, you will play a crucial part in the day-to-day management of our hedge funds, contributing to our continued success and growth.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities, Key Responsibilities:

Key Responsibilities:

• Trade execution and reconciliation: You will be responsible for executing trades and ensuring accurate reconciliation processes, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining the integrity of our portfolio.
• Trade analysis and daily/weekly reporting: Conduct in-depth analyses of trades and provide insightful reports daily and weekly to keep stakeholders informed and support data-driven decision-making.
• Risk and exposure monitoring: Closely monitor and assess risk levels and exposure, implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks and maintain a well-balanced portfolio.
• Generate trade ideas: Leverage your analytical skills and market knowledge to identify promising trade opportunities, contributing to the fund’s overall performance and growth.
• Assist in marketing efforts: Support our marketing team by providing valuable insights, data, and analysis to enhance our client outreach and engagement strategies.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience of 3-5 years in a relevant field, such as fund management, trading, administration, or research, with strong analytical skills.
• Solid understanding of financial markets and investment principles, keen interest in staying up-to-date with industry trends and developments.
• Proactive and self-motivated, willing to take initiative and contribute innovative ideas to drive continuous improvement.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to articulate complex financial concepts clearly and concisely.
• Proficiency in additional languages is valuable, enabling effective communication with a diverse client base.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain effective relationships with senior stakeholders, both internally and externally, fostering collaboration and trust.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel, including proficiency in VBA coding, is essential. Familiarity with Python and C/C++ is a significant advantage.

Key Relationships and Department Overview:
Since 2003, Galena has specialised in investment solutions in the energy, metals and minerals space through Hedge Funds, Trade Finance Funds and Private Equity offerings. Trafigura’s synergy with Galena aims to offer investors an industry-unique window into the commodities realm, ensuring transparency in increasingly complex markets.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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• Trade execution and reconciliation: You will be responsible for executing trades and ensuring accurate reconciliation processes, ensuring seamless operations and maintaining the integrity of our portfolio.
• Trade analysis and daily/weekly reporting: Conduct in-depth analyses of trades and provide insightful reports daily and weekly to keep stakeholders informed and support data-driven decision-making.
• Risk and exposure monitoring: Closely monitor and assess risk levels and exposure, implementing proactive measures to mitigate potential risks and maintain a well-balanced portfolio.
• Generate trade ideas: Leverage your analytical skills and market knowledge to identify promising trade opportunities, contributing to the fund’s overall performance and growth.
• Assist in marketing efforts: Support our marketing team by providing valuable insights, data, and analysis to enhance our client outreach and engagement strategies