Kerja Sepenuh Masa Portfolio Manager – Japan Equities (Fundamental Research, Long-Short Net Neutral), Gaji tinggi SGD 20,000 di ACG MANAGEMENT PTE. LTD. Central Region (Singapore) - Maukerja

Portfolio Manager – Japan Equities (Fundamental Research, Long/Short Net Neutral)

Location: Singapore Office
Company: ACG Management Pte. Ltd.
Language Requirement: Native-level fluency in Japanese (reading, writing, and speaking) is REQUIRED

About Us

ACG Management Pte. Ltd. is a Singapore-based investment management firm specializing in Japan-focused fundamental long/short equity strategies with a net neutralportfolio approach. Operating under a multi-manager platform, we focus on small to mid-cap Japanese equities, targeting earnings surprises and valuation inefficiencies through rigorous bottom-up research.

We are seeking a Portfolio Manager – Japan Equities who combines strong financial analysis skills with native-level Japanese fluency. A deep understanding of Japanese business culture and communication style is essential to conduct meaningful company research and engage effectively with management teams in Japan.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management & Research
Independently construct and manage a long/short net neutral Japan equities portfolio
Conduct deep-dive bottom-up research on Japanese companies, particularly small and mid-cap names
Build and maintain detailed financial models to forecast earnings and valuations
Generate and manage both long and short investment ideas based on proprietary research
Monitor company developments, industry dynamics, and macroeconomic factors impacting Japanese equities

Communication & Cultural Insight
Engage directly with company management, investor relations teams, and sell-side analysts in Japanese
Attend earnings calls, analyst briefings, and company visits primarily in Japanese
Leverage cultural fluency to interpret subtle communication nuances and gain differentiated insights
Communicate research findings clearly and collaborate with internal stakeholders where appropriate

Risk & Compliance
Manage portfolio within the firm’s net neutral exposure parameters and investment guidelines
Monitor exposures, liquidity, and position-level risks independently
Work with internal risk and operations teams to support reporting and compliance processes

Requirements

Native-level Japanese fluency (reading, writing, speaking) – essential for company interaction and research
Strong understanding of Japanese business culture and communication practices
Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field
Minimum 3–5 years of buy-side or sell-side equity research experience, with preference for Japanese equities coverage
Proven financial modeling and valuation expertise (DCF, comparables, scenario analysis)
Demonstrated ability to generate actionable long and short investment ideas and manage net exposure
Independent thinker with intellectual curiosity, attention to detail, and a passion for fundamental investing
Familiarity with Bloomberg and financial databases a plus

Why Join Us

Opportunity to manage your own independent book within a proven multi-manager platform
Direct company access across a broad range of Japanese small and mid-cap names
Strong operational, compliance, and risk management support so you can focus on alpha generation
Independent environment with clear accountability for results
Performance-driven compensation structure with significant upside potential