This is a unique opportunity for you to get deep insights into the workings of a fund house through an intensive 2-years rotational programme covering three core functions: (a) investment research and portfolio management, (b) trading and cash management, and (c) product and investor management. The time spent in each of the three cores would depend on your proficiency and fitment.
We welcome applications from Singaporean/PR graduates graduating in 2025, both bachelors or masters degree. In addition to exceptional integrity, intellectual curiosity, and appetite for challenge, you’ll need to have minimum GPA of 4.00/5.00 (or equivalent) in your studies. You will be immersed in real work from Day One. On successful completion of Silverdale Graduate Program, you’ll be taken on a permanent role in the team that best suits your skills and interests.
Key Responsibilities
Investment Research & Portfolio Management
Conducting research on fixed income markets, economic trends, and issuer-specific credit analysis.
Regular (daily/weekly) updates on fixed income markets and strategy, economic trends, issuer-specific credit analysis, and portfolio positioning.
Deep dive credit analysis of existing and potential portfolio investments covering all aspects of the security (spreads, covenants, structure, swaps, hedges, etc.), issuer (cash-flows, ratings etc.) and macro factors (country, enforcement risks, etc.), and presenting detailed Investment Notes along with financial model.
Assist portfolio managers in portfolio & risk management, including working on live investment opportunities, investment sizing and risk assessment, etc.
Trade & Cash Management
Assisting portfolio managers in trade execution across various markets and instruments (including derivatives) and optimization of investment portfolios (including trading strategies to optimize portfolio performance)
Assist in portfolio monitoring, trading, risk management and support, including trade monitoring, cash flow management, data analytics, market alerts, algorithms, etc.
Assisting in trade settlements, reconciliations, and post-trade processing
Product & Investor Management
Assisting in the preparation of investment decks (including pitch books) and investor reports
Monitoring, analysing, and reporting on the performance of various funds
Collaborating with various stakeholders to build and strengthen data analytics capabilities
Supporting firm’s media and digital strategy
Assisting in managing investor education program and investor queries
Update business development team on market updates and competition analysis