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Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets
Legalandgeneral · Chicago, IL, United States · Hybrid · Active · $140,000–$200,000 / year · SmartRecruiters
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| Field | Value |
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| Company | Legalandgeneral |
| Title | Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | AFUSL US AFI Strategic Growth Initiative - 000678 |
| Location | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Work model | Hybrid / Hybrid |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $140,000–$200,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-03-31 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
L&G's Asset Management business is a major investor across public and private markets worldwide, with $1.533 trillion in AUM.* Our clients include individual savers, pension scheme members and global institutions, who invest alongside L&G’s own balance sheet.
Our ambition is to be a leading global investor, innovating to solve complex challenges for our clients using the power of L&G. This is rooted in our investment philosophy and processes, which are focused on creating value over the long term.
We believe that incorporating financially material sustainability criteria, when relevant to our clients, can generate value and drive positive change.
The Emerging Markets Portfolio Manager will work as part of an Emerging Markets portfolio management team to invest client portfolios consistent with LGIMA’s investment strategy views.
Manage one or several funds in accordance with stated fund objectives and risk guidelines. Monitor investment performance and ensure that broader investment strategy is agreed in consultation with the senior management team. Conduct analysis and make investment recommendations on companies/countries in the investment universe. Maintain active and constructive engagement with the senior managers of investee companies. Leverage external experts in the analysis of fundamental change of relevant companies in the investment universe. Ensure all investment activities, actions and investment plans are implemented to meet requirements of the client
Portfolio Construction and Management – construct and manage portfolios in accordance with stated fund objectives and risk guidelines, subject to an agreed risk budget against the reference benchmark for the strategy, where applicable. Ongoing management of cashflows, corporate actions and index changes. Research & Investment Ideas – Conduct research and analysis to generate investment ideas, working closely with research analysts and taking into account both fundamental and market technical considerations Portfolio Reporting & Improvement – Assist investment specialist team in the review and production of investment reports for relevant funds, including performance, portfolio changes, key risk metrics and performance attribution for presentation both internally and to clients. Internal & External Communication – Contribute to or lead internal and external marketing activities. Collaborate and share information and research within and across departments. Regulation & Compliance – Maintain, operate and adhere to risk and compliance requirements set out by the business and consistent with all relevant legislation including ESG regulations
7+ years emerging market hard currency credit portfolio management experience; Experience operating as part of a portfolio management team across multiple strategies and benchmarks; Strong macroeconomic and credit cycle background in Emerging markets sovereign space Additional language skills from emerging markets countries would be preferred Demonstrated ability to critically analyze investment recommendations made by credit analysts; Excellent communication and presentation skills needed for both marketing and client service responsibilities;
$140,000 - $200,000
The starting salary offer will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to the applicant’s education, job-related experience, skills, and abilities, geographic location, and market factors. This position is also eligible to participate in the company’s annual discretionary bonus plan. Full time employees may be eligible for health insurance with an optional HSA, short term disability, long term disability, dental insurance, vision care, life insurance, Healthcare, Dependent and Limited Care Flexible Spending Accounts, 401K, vacation, sick time, an employee assistance program, and commuter and transit programs. Additional voluntary programs include: supplemental health benefits including accidental injury, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
EOE Statement
As an EOE employer, L&G Asset Management, America will extend equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, ancestry, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, military status, and/or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state or local laws governing non-discrimination in employment. (2025)
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| Provider | smartrecruiters |
| Provider Job Key | 744000117937833 |
| Title | Portfolio Manager, Emerging Markets |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Chicago, IL, United States |
| Department | AFUSL US AFI Strategic Growth Initiative - 000678 |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | hybrid |
| Remote Policy | hybrid |
| Country | United States |
| Region | IL |
| City | Chicago |
| Salary Raw | USD 140000-200000 year |
| Salary Min | 140,000 |
| Salary Max | 200,000 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
| Salary Period | year |
| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/LegalAndGeneral/744000117937833-portfolio-manager-emerging-markets |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/LegalAndGeneral/744000117937833-portfolio-manager-emerging-markets?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:45:37Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 10:52:23Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 10:52:23Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:45:37Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2026-03-31 15:48:27Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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