Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income

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Job Function : Finance

Job Sub Function : Treasury

Job Category : People Leader

All Job Posting Locations :

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States of America

Job Description :

Johnson & Johnson is recruiting for a Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income to be located in New Brunswick, NJ.

The Senior Portfolio Manager, Fixed Income is a key member of the investment team that is responsible for managing a global asset pool exceeding $50 billion. This role is expected to lead the full lifecycle of public market fixed income investments, including manager and fund selection, due diligence, onboarding, monitoring, termination, and transition management. Furthermore, the position serves as a subject matter expert in liability-driven investing (LDI), analyzing liability profiles and recommending tailored investment strategies. Reporting directly to the VP, Head of Public Markets, the Sr. Manager will drive strategic execution across all aspects of fixed income investment activity.

Major Responsibilities

Lead all public market fixed income investment activities globally.

Identify and evaluate fixed income funds and managers across diverse fixed income mandates.

Conduct investment and operational due diligence; manage hiring, integration, monitoring, and termination of managers.

Maintain a pipeline of viable investment opportunities and managers.

Monitor and communicate performance of fixed income investments worldwide.

Assess and enhance reporting for liability-driven investments.

Track industry trends to identify top-performing managers and assess their potential fit within Johnson & Johnson's DB / DC plans and select non-U.S. plans.

Recommend appropriate benchmarks for fixed income portfolios.

Assign and communicate manager ratings to investment leadership and committees.

Measure and manage active risk across fixed income portfolios.

Source and evaluate new strategic and tactical investment opportunities.

Prepare and present performance reports to global investment committees.

Collaborate with investment team members and actuaries to understand liability dynamics and recommend hedging strategies (especially for U.S., Canada, and select European plans).

Monitor U.S. pension funded status and collaborate with the CIO, Pension Plans and the VP, Head of Public Markets on any potential asset allocation changes resulting from a change in funded status.

Lead asset / liability studies for smaller plans and collaborate across asset classes and cross-functionally to implement approved changes.

For select non-U.S. plans and in partnership with local committees, oversee benefit investments, asset allocation, liquidity, funding and risk management; design and implement liability hedging programs.

For select new non-U.S. plans, review investment arrangements; evaluate recommendations for local investment providers; review local consultants' proposals and challenge local consultants' assumptions; analyze potential investment implications of plan design changes and recommend appropriate action.

Qualifications :

Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree is required, an undergraduate degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or Statistics is strongly preferred.

CFA, CAIA, CPA, or MBA is preferred

Strong quantitative and analytical skills required.

Deep expertise in public fixed income markets and strategies.

Minimum of 5 years in institutional investment, with experience selecting fixed income managers.

Knowledge of private credit is a plus.

Proficiency in tools such as eVestment, Morningstar, Bloomberg, Backstop, and Factset.

Advanced Excel skills, including modeling, are required

Strong presentation capabilities, including an ability to clearly explain complex concepts to diverse audiences.

Must be a self-starter, work independently with minimal supervision, as well as be a team player with excellent communication and relationship-building skills.

Ability to thrive in a dynamic environment, manage multiple priorities, and demonstrate intellectual curiosity.

Willingness to travel 25-30%, including internationally.

Johnson & Johnson is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by federal, state or local law. We actively seek qualified candidates who are protected veterans and individuals with disabilities as defined under VEVRAA and Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act.

Johnson & Johnson is committed to providing an interview process that is inclusive of our applicants' needs. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation, external applicants please contact us via . Internal employees contact AskGS to be directed to your accommodation resource.

Required Skills : Preferred Skills :

Leadership, Pension Administration, Pension Analysis, Pension Communications, Pension Systems, Process Improvements, Risk Assessments, Treasury Management

The anticipated base pay range for this position is :

$150,000-$258,750

Additional Description for Pay Transparency :

The Company maintains highly competitive, performance-based compensation programs. Under current guidelines, this position is eligible for an annual performance bonus in accordance with the terms of the applicable plan. The annual performance bonus is a cash bonus intended to provide an incentive to achieve annual targeted results by rewarding for individual and the corporation's performance over a calendar / performance year. Bonuses are awarded at the Company's discretion on an individual basis. Employees and / or eligible dependents may be eligible to participate in the following Company sponsored employee benefit programs : medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short- and long-term disability, business accident insurance, and group legal insurance. Employees may be eligible to participate in the Company's consolidated retirement plan (pension) and savings plan (401(k)). This position is eligible to participate in the Company's long-term incentive program. Employees are eligible for the following time off benefits : Vacation - up to 120 hours per calendar year Sick time - up to 40 hours per calendar year; for employees who reside in the State of Washington - up to 56 hours per calendar year Holiday pay, including Floating Holidays - up to 13 days per calendar year of Work, Personal and Family Time - up to 40 hours per calendar year Additional information can be found through the link below. The compensation and benefits information set forth in this posting applies to candidates hired in the United States. Candidates hired outside the United States will be eligible for compensation and benefits in accordance with their local market.