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This sector covers all our fund management or asset management jobs. Known also as 'the buyside', fund management is all about investing other people's money, and earning a fee for the privilege. In many cases, investors are pension funds or 'institutional investors'. They may also be private individuals, governments or corporations. The asset management jobs section includes all jobs in fund management firms - whether those fund managers are investing in equities, fixed income products, or commodities. It also includes jobs in Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) - investment funds which are tradable on stock exchanges and which are less costly to investors than standard mutual funds. Jobs are also included for asset management trainees and graduates, with a path set to develop careers in asset management.

Traditionally, fund managers have pursued 'long only' strategies, in which they purchased a financial services product, held onto it and hoped it would rise in value. Many institutional investors continue to place the bulk of their money with long only fund managers pursuing this kind of strategy. However, it is also becoming more common for institutional investors to place their money with alternative investment funds which can profit when markets fall.

Very broadly speaking, careers in fund management fall into two categories: active fund managers and passive fund managers.

Active asset managers are those who have to use their skill to beat the market average and often take bigger risks with their investments for better rewards.

By comparison, passive management, or index tracking, involves selecting a portfolio of assets whose value will match that of a financial index - such as the UK's FTSE 100, Eurostoxx 50 in the eurozone, the Dow Jones Industrial Average in the US and the Hang Seng Index in Hong Kong. Simply creating returns that match the market is known as 'generating beta'.

Investment roles - these roles are all about investing the money managed by the asset management firm. People in investment jobs are usually either financial analysts - who scrutinise the best companies and products in which to invest - or portfolio managers, who have the final responsibility for investment decisions on a range of funds across their area of expertise, be it equities, fixed income or alternatives.

Distribution roles - distribution covers roles such as sales, marketing, product development and client servicing. It's all about selling a fund manager's services to clients. Most distribution jobs are focused on winning new business or maintaining existing relationships.

Asset managers also employ research analysts. This less than glamorous role involves working closely with the portfolio managers, visiting companies to assess their investment potential, and sifting through buy and sell information and company reports.

As in investment banking, there's also a whole range of middle-office jobs in fund management in areas such as compliance, operations, performance measurement and risk management.

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Asset Management Manager GMP Recruit Bonus + competitive Salary Singapore 18 May 13

Taking care of existing portfolio of consumer properties

Company secretary (financial institution) Randstad attractive Singapore 18 May 13

Looking for an experienced candidate to take on the corporate secretarial duties for the Singapore and Hong K...

Private Banker, North Asia WMRC Attractive remuneration and benefits Hong Kong SAR 18 May 13

Our client, a top global-ranked private bank is seeking experienced and driven individuals to join them as Rel...

Senior Product Manager, Asset Management SearchAsia (License number 11C4078) Competitive Singapore 18 May 13

We are looking for a driven and committed business development professional with product management experience...

Infrastructure Project Manager – Asset Management Aptitude Asia Excellent Hong Kong SAR 18 May 13

A startup asset management firm is looking to hire an Infrastructure Project Manager

Research Analyst (Banking & Financial Sector) –Asset Management Firm Aptitude Asia Excellent Hong Kong SAR 18 May 13

A startup asset management firm is looking to hire banking & financial sector Research Analyst to join its exp...

Singapore - Equipment Sales Manager, Semiconductor Macquarie Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

We are currently seeking an Equipment Sales Manager to join our Singapore office.

Fund Analyst - PPP Cobalt Recruitment 120 - 150,000 New Zealand-Auckland 17 May 13

New Zealand's leading Fund Management business is seeking a highly competent Analyst to work on PPP transactio...

Director/VP - Fund Controller - Private Equity Fund Morgan Mckinley Singapore Competitive Malaysia 17 May 13

A Global Private Equity Fund (AUM USD500mil) with an established and growing presence in Asia–specifically in ...

Operational Risk Manager, Asset Management (VP/AVP) Robert Walters Commensurate with experience Singapore 17 May 13

*Asset Management *Operational Risk *APAC opportunity

Head of Compliance | Asset Management Selby Jennings $170000 - $200000 per annum, Benefits: (... Malaysia 17 May 13

World Renowned Asset Manager seeks a Compliance Officer to assist with the build out of investment management ...

Investment Analyst- Small/Mid Cap Profile Search & Selection Bonus Singapore 17 May 13

Our client is a leading global investment management firm. As a result of active growth across Asia, they are ...

Looking for Risk Analyst with an excellent knowledge on ALM and Treasury concepts in Singapore ConnectedGroup Pte Ltd (Licence No. 09C4979) 120K+ Singapore 17 May 13

Looking for Risk Analyst with an excellent knowledge on ALM and Treasury concepts in Singapore

VP, Alternative Distribution Manager WMRC (License no. 06C4870) Excellent remuneration plus benefits Singapore 17 May 13

As the Specialist for Alternative Distribution, you will be responsible for generating new businesses and deli...

Research Associate - Macro Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Research Associate - Macro

Manager - Investment Administration (Asia Pacific) Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Manager - Investment Administration (Asia Pacific)

Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Fixed Income Portfolio Specialist

Head of Mutual Fund Sales & Distribution Profile Search & Selection Negotiable Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Shape and execute business development strategy for HK retail distribution of leading global pensions and mutu...

Business Development Manager, South East Asia Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

Business Development Manager, South East Asia

Great China Portfolio Manager Wellington Management Company, LLP Competitive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Great China Portfolio Manager

Investment Analyst, Korea ALS Recruit - EA Licence No. 07C5776 Attractive Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Our client is a top tier Investment Management firm providing a range of investment products to clients global...

Vice President, Internal Audit (Mandarin Speaking) Ambition Group Singapore Pte Ltd Attractive Salary Package Singapore 17 May 13

Vice President, Internal Audit - Asset Management

Investment Research Quant Analyst Dean and Ling Executive Competitive Australia-Melbourne 17 May 13

Vanguard is a leading global investment manager that continues to provide unique career opportunities for top ...

Operational Risk Manager, Asia Pacific Hudson Singapore (Licence No. 03C4590) Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

• Global Asset Management Group • Newly Created Position • Asia Pacific Focus

Senior Researcher/Writer - Asset Management Hays Negotiable Singapore 17 May 13

My client, an international research firm specializing in asset management markets, is looking for an experien...

Quantitative Analysts x 2 Morgan Mckinley Singapore Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

My clients are two highly successful professionals with extensive experience in setting up high performing fun...

VP Risk Manager T+O+M Competitive Singapore 17 May 13

An excellent newly created role for a senior Risk Manager to join a well known International Bank focusing on ...

Head of Product Strategy/Development - Leading Global Asset Manager Selby Jennings $1400000 - $2000000 per annum Hong Kong SAR 17 May 13

Our client are a leading international investment manager with over $500 billion in assets under management an...

EM Investment Operations - Chief Investment Office Sydney Suncorp Plus performance bonus, corporate beneft... Australia-Sydney 16 May 13

Opportunity to join Suncorp''s Chief Investment Office at one of the most dynamic and progressive periods in ...

Executive Manager Investment Advice - Chief Investment Office Sydney Suncorp Plus performance bonus, corporate benefi... Australia-Sydney 16 May 13

Opportunity to join Suncorp''s Chief Investment Office at one of the most dynamic and progressive periods in ...

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