Portfolio Manager

Job #:	req37364
Organization:	World Bank
Sector:	Treasury
Grade:	GF
Term Duration:	3 years 0 months
Recruitment Type:	International Recruitment
Location:	Washington, DC,United States
Required Language(s):	Fluency in English required, proficiency in a second language is a plus
Preferred Language(s):
Closing Date:	7/10/2026 (MM/DD/YYYY) at 11:59pm UTC

Description

Working at the World Bank Group provides a unique opportunity for you to help our clients solve their greatest development challenges. The World Bank Group is one of the largest sources of funding and knowledge for developing countries; a unique global partnership of five institutions dedicated to ending extreme poverty, increasing shared prosperity and promoting sustainable development. With 189 member countries and more than 130 offices worldwide, we work with public and private sector partners, investing in groundbreaking projects and using data, research, and technology to develop solutions to the most urgent global challenges. For more information, visit www.worldbank.org

The World Bank Group Treasury

Are you inspired by a global mission to end poverty? Do you want to build a career in finance with a global impact? The World Bank Group Treasury is one of the few places where you can be on the leading edge of finance as it sits at the only nexus of finance, innovation, and international development. We manage the institution's finances to enable all World Bank Group operations and lending. Each year, we issue over $120 billion in bonds, prudently manage around  $300 billion in assets, and process over $10 trillion in transactions. 

Departments & Teams

Treasury has five departments and a compliance and controls team. Learn more about our organization: https://treasury.worldbank.org/en/about/unit/treasury/about/what-we-do.

With us, you won't just work in financial markets: you'll help create new ones. 

Poverty has no borders, and neither does excellence. 

With employees based in London, Nairobi, Dakar, Washington, Chennai, Paris, Singapore, Sofia and Tokyo, the World Bank Group Treasury represents over 50 nationalities, and our leadership team hails from all regions of the world. We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer. We have a dedicated and committed workforce and do not discriminate based on gender, race, ethnicity, religion, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Learn more about Treasury's greatest strength: its diverse and dedicated staff.

Duties and Accountabilities:

The Portfolio Manager will be part of the Global Fixed Income (GFI) desk in Washington DC and report to the Head of the GFI desk located in Washington, DC. The desk is part of the global asset management operations managed by the Manager of Treasury's Asset Management Unit (TREAM). The Portfolio Manager will be expected to support the following responsibilities, in addition to contributing to other Treasury initiatives as needed.

1. Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: Independently manage short duration portfolios and sub-portfolios of high-grade fixed income fixed income bonds, money market instruments and derivatives, with a strong focus on North American markets in alignment with the team's overall investment strategy, risk appetite, and benchmark structures. Working under the guidance of senior portfolio managers and the team lead, the role contributes to portfolio construction and positioning decisions, with growing accountability for individual portfolio and sub-portfolio outcomes over time.

2. Market Analysis and Investment Decision-Making: Conduct research and analysis on macroeconomics, monetary policy, and interest-rate markets to inform portfolio positioning. Develop and present views on market developments to contribute to team-wide discussions on strategy, and prepare well-structured analytical outputs to support investment decision-making across assigned mandates.

3. Tactical Positioning and Rates Markets: Assist in developing and implementing views on duration, yield curve positioning, sector allocation, and other investments. Translate macro analysis into strategy recommendations with clear and well-reasoned presentation.

4. Investment Universe and Counterparty Management: Support the identification and assessment of new eligible asset classes, instruments, and counterparties to improve portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns. Participate in counterparty due diligence processes and assist in ensuring that proposed expansions comply with internal policies, risk limits, and governance frameworks.

5. Quantitative Innovation and Analytical Development: Design and apply quantitative models and analytical tools to support portfolio management process and operational efficiency. Stay current on emerging analytical methodologies and contribute ideas for innovation to senior team members. Assist in testing and evaluating new tools and techniques prior to deployment, in line with governance standards.

6. Risk Management and Performance Monitoring: Monitor interest rate, credit, liquidity, and counterparty risks across assigned portfolios, assisting in ensuring that risk exposures remain within approved limits and are consistent with the team's risk appetite. Identify and escalate emerging risks to senior portfolio managers in a timely manner.

7. Portfolio Review and Governance: Contribute to the preparation of analytical materials for portfolio reviews, senior management briefings, and investment committee submissions. Support reporting functions to ensure fiduciary transparency and high standards of reporting integrity across all assigned outputs and participate in governance forums as required.

8. Market Execution and Counterparty Relationships: Execute transactions across assigned portfolios with precision and sound market judgment. Support the development and maintenance of relationships with dealers and market counterparties, contributing to best execution practices and the continuous gathering of market intelligence.

9. Stakeholder Engagement and Client Advisory: Contribute to formal reports and briefings communicating portfolio strategy and performance to internal and external stakeholders. Support senior team members in engagements with institutional clients, management, and governance bodies as required, and assist in responding to client and stakeholder queries relating to mandate design and portfolio implementation.

10. Knowledge Sharing and Capacity Building: Engage in professional collaboration, technical advisory engagements, and workshops with official sector asset managers and other official sector institutions, including participation in Reserves Advisory and Management Partnerships (RAMP) missions, either virtually or on-site, and contributing to presentations at external forums.

11. Cross-cutting Contributions: Contribute to Treasury-wide initiatives, including process improvements and strategic projects. Share expertise across departmental forums and working groups to support the continuous evolution of the team's capabilities and the broader Treasury function

Selection Criteria

1.Master’s Degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics or related field with minimum 5 years of relevant experience, preferably in asset management.  Professional certification in CFA is a plus.

2.Knowledge and experience in trading rates and FX markets, especially derivatives, such as interest rate and currency swaps, as well as futures and options. Sound understanding of other asset classes is desirable. 

3.Solid quantitative, qualitative and analytical skills.

4.Strong knowledge and experience in Excel. Experience in coding is a plus.

5.Knowledge of front office operations related to global fixed income, money markets and other financial instruments. 

6.Experience with systems supporting trading activities including processes and controls surrounding the asset management business (experience with Bloomberg is a must). 

7.Excellent communication skills – both verbal and written. Experience giving presentations and communicating and interacting with a broad range of audiences is highly desirable.

8.Demonstrated ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams in order to foster strategic business partnerships.

9.Proven capacity to multi-task, deliver results and respond quickly and effectively to requests.

10.A quick learning ability with strong initiative and drive, as well as attention to detail.

11.Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills, and commitment to work in a team-oriented, multi-cultural environment with the highest ethical standards.

Note: **This internal requisition is open to WBG and IMF staff only (including short-term and extended term consultants/ temporaries). External candidates are requested not to apply. In case an external candidate applies, their application will not be considered. ** 

WBG Culture Attributes:

1. Sense of urgency: Anticipate and quickly respond to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.
2. Thoughtful risk-taking: Challenge the status quo and push boundaries to achieve greater impact.
3. Empowerment and accountability: Empower yourself and others to act and hold each other accountable for results.

World Bank Group Core Competencies

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity and inclusive employer with a dedicated and committed workforce, and do not discriminate based on gender, gender identity, religion, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability.

Learn more about working at the World Bank and IFC including our values and inspiring stories.