Job Description

About us
Ninety One is an independent, active global asset manager with 152.1 billion of assets under management.

Established in South Africa in 1991, as Investec Asset Management, the firm started offering domestic investments in an emerging market. In 2020, almost three decades of organic growth later, the firm demerged from Investec Group and became Ninety One.


Our distinctive capabilities sit within differentiated fixed income and credit as well as specialist equities, and we have a unique perspective and approach to investment opportunities presented by emerging markets and the energy transition.


*as at 30 September 2025


At Ninety One we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities. We have a strong belief in giving individuals the freedom to be themselves and ensuring all diverse perspectives are heard. Our culture provides all of our people, no matter what their background, with the opportunity to build a rewarding career.
About the team
The Portfolio Implementation team model portfolio manager driven investment views, facilitate tactical trade instructions, monitor asset allocations and cash balances, and manage portfolio constructions and liquidations. The team work in a dynamic, fast paced environment where accuracy and clear communication are paramount to success. The team collaborate closely with multiple departments across the business including portfolio managers, traders, operations, compliance and client onboarding.
In this role you will:

+ Partner with portfolio managers and traders to efficiently implement investment views across Emerging Market Debt (EMD) portfolios
+ Oversee trade orders from inception to completion
+ Develop expertise in the order management system and actively seek to improve processes
+ Handle oversight of fund cash flows, rebalancing of portfolios, and ongoing monitoring of asset allocations, cash positions, and foreign exchange sweeps
+ Manage cash within all relevant portfolios, placing cash out on overnight deposit or other such suitable money market instruments
+ Manage currency hedging for all relevant portfolios, including necessary rolls and adjustments
+ Manage derivative rolls, such as futures, interest rate swaps and credit default swaps
+ Develop a deep understanding of investment mandates and monitor portfolio compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory restrictions
+ Manage portfolio transitions and restructures, delivering optimal outcomes for clients
You should consider applying if you have:

+ 3+ years of experience in portfolio implementation across fixed income and derivatives markets
+ Experience with Charles River is highly advantageous
+ Proven experience managing portfolio transitions, restructures, or asset transfers
+ Proficiency in Excel, and a solid understanding of MS Office. VBA and Power BI desirable
+ Familiarity with Bloomberg
+ Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
+ Strong investment knowledge with a keen interest in financial markets and instruments
+ A meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
+ Robust problem-solving abilities
+ A relevant degree, CFA advantageous
Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:

+ The ability to 'approach and own' and continuously look for opportunities to develop
+ Driven by results
+ A client focused and collaborative approach
+ The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
+ A curiosity about technology and its potential to drive innovation#LI-DNI