Portfolio Manager -- Global/Asia Ex-Japan Equities

📍 Location: Singapore Office
🏢 Company: ACG Management Pte. Ltd.
🗣 Language Requirement: English proficiency required

About Us

ACG Management Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japanese equities through two complementary strategies, with additional exposure to other geographic markets. We operate fundamental investment approaches with a focus on mid to small cap names across various sectors. As we expand our investment capabilities, we are seeking a high-calibre individual to develop and manage our global and Asia ex-Japan equity strategies.

We are looking for a driven and analytically-minded individual with strong fundamental analysis skills and a passion for equity investing to join our investment team as a Portfolio Manager. This role offers personalized mentorship from senior portfolio managers and guidance on how to manage portfolios and risks to develop expertise in small to mid-cap equity investing across global and Asian markets, working alongside experienced investment professionals.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Research & Analysis:
✔ Conduct comprehensive fundamental analysis on small to mid-cap companies in assigned markets
✔ Build detailed financial models and perform valuation analysis
✔ Analyse industry dynamics, competitive positioning, and market trends
✔ Evaluate management quality, corporate governance, and business strategy
✔ Conduct primary research including corporate IR meetings, broker analyst meetings, channel checks, and so on

Portfolio Construction & Management:
✔ Develop investment thesis and position sizing for portfolio holdings
✔ Construct well-diversified portfolios balancing risk-reward across sectors and geographies
✔ Monitor portfolio performance, attribution, and risk metrics
✔ Make buy, sell, and position sizing decisions based on fundamental analysis
✔ Manage portfolio turnover and trading frequency to optimize alpha generation

Investment Process:
✔ Prepare detailed financial models and questionnaires for fundamental research interviews
✔ Build own earnings analysis and investment decision-making processes
✔ Determine position size and target price if necessary

Market Coverage & Idea Generation:

✔ Screen and identify attractive investment opportunities across assigned universe
✔ Attend investor conferences, company meetings, and industry events
✔ Collaborate with sell-side research analysts and leverage broker insights
✔ Develop sector expertise and thematic investment frameworks

Risk Management & Compliance:

✔ Monitor position-level and portfolio-level risk exposures
✔ Ensure compliance with investment guidelines and mandate restrictions
✔ Assess liquidity risk and market impact of portfolio positions
✔ Implement appropriate hedging strategies when necessary
✔ Support regulatory reporting and audit processes

Requirements

🔹 Experience: Minimum 2 years as equity analyst on buy-side or sell-side, or exceptional recent graduate with strong academic background
🔹 Analytical Skills: Strong financial modelling and valuation capabilities
🔹 Investment Approach: Genuine passion for fundamental, bottom-up equity analysis and flexible position management
🔹 Market Knowledge: Understanding of specific equity markets; familiarity with Asian or global markets advantageous
🔹 Research Ability: Proven ability to conduct independent research and synthesize complex information
🔹 Communication: Excellent written and verbal communication skills for investment presentations and documentation
🔹 Personal Qualities: Intellectual curiosity, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to work independently
🔹 Learning Mindset: Eagerness to learn from experienced investors and develop portfolio management expertise
🔹 Technical Skills (Good to Have): Proficiency in Excel, Bloomberg, or other investment-related skills; CFA progress advantageous

Why Join Us

✅ Provide capital and platform as a portfolio manager from Day 1 without prior portfolio management experience
✅ Comprehensive mentorship program with guidance from experienced portfolio managers specializing in fundamental investing
✅ Opportunity to build and manage your own portfolio with significant autonomy and responsibility
✅ Access to best-in-class research platforms, databases, and analytical tools
✅ Exposure to diverse markets and investment opportunities across global and Asian small to mid-cap universe
✅ Clear career progression path within a rapidly growing investment management platform
✅ Performance-driven compensation structure with significant upside potential based on investment performance