The National Pension Service (NPS) said on the 10th it will hire a total of 36 global asset management specialists. It plans to hire 10 new junior portfolio managers and 26 experienced employees.

As the National Pension fund reserves that secure the public's retirement surpass 1,500 trillion won, people come and go at the National Pension Service Seoul Northern Regional Headquarters in Seodaemun-gu, Seoul, on the 8th in the morning. According to the National Pension Service on the 8th, as of the end of January 2026, National Pension fund reserves record 1,540.4 trillion won. Since the fund's establishment in 1988, cumulative investment returns accrued through January 2026 total 1,050.8 trillion won. This amounts to 68% of total reserves, showing that the National Pension has significantly grown its asset through investment. /Courtesy of News1

The National Pension Service (NPS) fund management headquarters said it will conduct an open recruitment for asset management specialists on the National Pension Service (NPS) website for 15 days from today until 6 p.m. on the 24th.

The number of new junior portfolio manager hires will total 10, with plans to select five in portfolio and portfolio operations management, three in accounting, and two in fund IT. Applications are open regardless of education or work experience; however, for the accounting track, only those who passed the second round of the Korean Institute of Certified Public Accountants (KICPA) exam or hold the credential may apply.

This hiring for new junior portfolio managers will include an English presentation (PT) interview. The National Pension Service will comprehensively assess applicants' economics and business knowledge and English communication skills. Those selected through this process will receive opportunities such as specialized training and overseas training at asset managers through the fund management headquarters' talent development program (NPS Core Talent Program).

Meanwhile, experienced hires will be recruited across fund management areas including portfolio strategy, stewardship, securities, alternative investments, risk management, and fund information, with plans to select a total of 26 people by rank: one lead portfolio manager and 25 senior portfolio managers.

The entire hiring process will be conducted in a blind format, and those selected through document screening and interviews are expected to be appointed in July.

However, duplicate applications are not allowed between the new junior portfolio manager track and the experienced track, or across different fields within each recruitment. For details related to hiring, check the job postings on the National Pension Service (NPS) website.

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