Investment Director – London, Edinburgh

Investment Director – London, Edinburgh

Job Description: At Aberdeen, our ambition is to be the UK’s leading Wealth & Investments group. We focus on attracting and retaining talent and delivering excellent client service supported by leading technology and strong culture.

Aberdeen comprises three businesses: interactive investor (ii), Investments, and Adviser, each focused on meeting evolving client needs.

About the Department

The Developed Market Credit team sits within our global Fixed Income platform, managing over £130bn in assets across various strategies. The team delivers ESG-focused solutions across investment grade and high yield credit, supporting institutional and retail clients worldwide. This is a collaborative, team-oriented environment focused on disciplined research, partnership and forward-thinking investment strategies.

About the Role

As an Investment Director – Portfolio Manager, you will help manage Euro and Global Investment Grade Credit portfolios and may cover specific sectors within the European credit universe. The role offers the opportunity to shape portfolios, influence strategy and develop expertise in credit markets. You will combine top-down thematic views with bottom-up research to deliver strong client outcomes in a collaborative and inclusive culture. The role is based in London or Edinburgh with a blended working pattern and long-term career progression in a growth area of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage Euro and Global Investment Grade Credit portfolios, delivering strong risk-adjusted returns
• Construct portfolios using macroeconomic insights alongside fundamental credit analysis
• Actively manage duration, yield curve positioning, sector allocation and issuer exposure
• Ensure portfolios operate within mandate guidelines, risk limits and regulatory requirements
• Identify relative value opportunities across markets, sectors and instruments
• Communicate portfolio performance, positioning and investment views to clients and stakeholders

About the Candidate

• Strong experience in fixed income markets, particularly investment grade credit
• Proven experience in portfolio management or credit research with a focus on generating alpha
• Deep understanding of credit spreads, duration, curves and valuation frameworks
• Deep understanding of fundamental credit and equity analysis
• Demonstrated ability to generate alpha across the cycle and to operate effectively under market stress
• Clear and confident communication skills, both written and verbal

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer. If you have a disability and would like to apply to UK roles under the Disability Confident Scheme, please notify us by completing the relevant section in our candidate questionnaire. A team member will reach out to support your application process.

Our benefits

There’s more to working life than a good salary. We offer an environment where you can learn, get involved and be supported, with a competitive rewards package including 40 days’ annual leave, a 16% employer pension contribution, a discretionary bonus (where applicable), private healthcare and a flexible benefits program including gym discounts and season ticket loans.

Our business

Our business is structured around three areas—interactive investor, Investments and Adviser—focused on our clients’ changing needs. More information can be found in our public materials.

An inclusive way of working

We’re committed to an inclusive culture and offer a blended working approach combining office collaboration with flexible home working. If you need assistance or an adjustment to your application or interview arrangements for any reason, please let us know.

We’re committed to providing an inclusive workplace where all forms of difference are valued and where diversity is encouraged. We welcome enquiries from everyone.