Govt bond specialist appoints new associate director

Australian government bond investment specialist, Jaimeson Coote Bonds (JCB) has hired directly from the source, with the appointment of Vijay Murik as Associate Director and Portfolio Manager/Strategist.

The government department and agency familiar brings a wealth of experience from the Australian Office of Financial Management (AOFM), the Parliamentary Budget Office, the Australian National Audit Office (ANAO) and the Australian Treasury, as well as some time in the industry as a Senior Fixed Income Trader at Vanguard.

Murik will be responsible for spearheading JCB’s alpha generation strategies across its local and global government bond portfolios, with his strong academic and analysis background also assisting with the firm’s macroeconomic and market research and modelling capabilities.

The investment manager said Murik’s extensive government expertise and skillset, given his PhD in Finance specialising in monetary policy pricing and credit and liquidity risks, will “enhance [its] disciplined approach to duration management and security selection, [and reinforce] its ability to deliver resilient, risk-aware outcomes for clients”.

“This appointment reflects JCB’s commitment to enhancing its investment team to navigate heightened market volatility, shifting central bank policies, and the evolving needs of our investors,” JCB chief executive, Paul Chin, said.

“The strength of our portfolios lies in anticipating and adapting to market complexity. Vijay’s expertise deepens our intellectual capital and sharpens our focus on delivering strong portfolio outcomes in any environment.”

Murik’s appointment comes as the fixed income market continues to face fluctuating investor appetite amid ongoing widespread global economic volatility.

“Fixed income markets are evolving faster than ever amid unprecedented volatility, shifting central bank policies, and structural shifts after decades of declining yields. Investors demand adaptive strategies that can navigate rising yields, liquidity challenges, and a complex global supply-demand landscape,” Murik said of his own appointment.

“I’m thrilled to join JCB and contribute to their disciplined, research-driven approach, combining deep macroeconomic insight with active portfolio management to help clients confidently capture opportunities and manage risks across domestic and global government bond markets.”