Hedging Portfolio Manager

Please note this position is based in London and this will be the contractual location of the successful candidate, other locations cannot be considered. Hedging Portfolio Manager This is a great job for someone who has experience in implementing structured hedging programmes, ideally within Private Markets or alternative investments. A bit about the job: Aviva Investors is looking for a Hedging Portfolio Manager to support the growth of our Private Markets business by managing currency, interest rate, and inflation risk. This newly created role is pivotal in delivering effective hedging strategies for our expanding portfolio, including the Multi-Sector Private Debt LTAF and other Private Markets flows. Working closely with investment teams, you will design and implement FX, interest rate, and inflation hedging strategies for private assets such as Private Debt and Infrastructure, using instruments like FX Forwards, Cross Currency Swaps, IRS, and Inflation Swaps. You will build and monitor hedging programmes, manage market risk across portfolios in line with internal and client frameworks, and stay ahead of market developments to assess their impact on Private Markets investments. The role also involves preparing regular reports for senior stakeholders and driving process improvements to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of hedging strategies. Skills and experience we’re looking for: Degree in quantitative subject such as Finance, Economics, Engineering, or a related field; professional qualifications (e.g., CFA) preferred. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail. Ability to collaborate effectively across teams and communicate complex concepts clearly. High level of organisational ability and capacity to work under pressure. Commitment to continuous improvement and innovation What you’ll get for this role: Generous pension scheme - Aviva will contribute up to 14%, depending on what you put in Eligibility for annual performance bonus Family friendly parental and carer leave Generous holiday entitlement plus bank holidays with the option to buy/sell up to 5 additional days Up to 40% discount for Aviva products Aviva-funded Private Medical Benefit to help you get expert support when you need it Brilliant flexible benefits including electric cars Aviva Matching Share Plan and Save As You Earn scheme 21 volunteering hours per year Aviva is for everyone: We’re inclusive and welcome everyone – we want applications from all backgrounds and experiences. Excited but not sure you tick every box? Even if you don’t, we would still encourage you to apply. We also consider all forms of flexible working, including part time and job shares. We flex locations, hours and working patterns to suit our customers, business, and you. Most of our people are smart working –spending around 50% of their time in our offices every week - combining the benefits of flexibility, with time together with colleagues. To find out more about working at Aviva take a look here We interview every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the job. Once you’ve applied, please send us an email stating that you have a disclosed disability, and we’ll interview you. We’d love it if you could submit your application online. If you require an alternative method of applying, send an email to [email protected] We help our 19.5 million customers to save for the future and manage the risks of everyday life. To give these customers the best possible products and service we know we must make Aviva the most attractive choice for talented, entrepreneurial people with diverse backgrounds and an evolving range of expertise and insight. So, we’re passionate about helping our 23,000 people to do the best work of their lives, to enable them to make a positive difference to the lives of our customers.