The Portfolio Analyst is responsible for the implementation and maintenance of client investment strategies. Rebalance tax-sensitive portfolios, manage cash requests, and collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Trust Advisors to ensure portfolios remain aligned with client objectives and firm standards.
Job Functions :
- Rebalance client portfolios across custodial platforms, applying knowledge of investment strategies, tax and estate planning concepts, and client-specific preferences. Exercise independent judgement when rebalancing, document portfolio idiosyncrasies and escalate complex trade-offs for Portfolio Manager review to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Manage the Cash Needs inbox, responding promptly to time-sensitive requests. Make decisions on appropriate trades for Portfolio Manager approval and communicate effectively with internal stakeholders to ensure timely execution.
- Evaluate the quality of trades generated by rules-based rebalancing tools. Exercise discretion when identifying deficiencies and provide actionable feedback to improve system logic and trade outcomes.
- Support block trade preparation and execution. Coordinate with Portfolio Managers and Trading Specialists to ensure alignment with client objectives.
- Monitor client cash levels and portfolio drift. Prepare reports and proactively flag accounts requiring attention to the broader investment team.
- Coordinate with Portfolio Managers and Trust Advisors to ensure portfolio data is accurate and up-to-date. Assist with the maintenance and auditing of all data related to rebalancing workflows, including documented investment guidelines, client preferences, and portfolio-specific notes.
- P rovide analytical support to all members of the investment team including updating quantitative tools and maintaining data in internal investment models.
Essential Competencies :
Quality assurance : exceptionally detail-oriented with the ability to manage competing priorities and a high-volume workload. Demonstrates strong ownership of work, ensuring consistent follow-up and follow-through to maintain accuracy and reliability.Qualifications :
Bachelor's degree with 2+ years of relevant work experience at an investment or financial services firm.Superior communication and organizational skills. Proactive team player who asks thoughtful questions, seeks input when needed, and builds trust through transparency.Strong quantitative and analytical skills, with the ability to manipulate large datasets, draw insights and translate findings into actionable recommendations.Deep sense of curiosity : open-minded and eager to learn the "why" behind their work. Seeks a deeper understanding of the portfolio management process, investment trade-offs, and client-specific circumstances.Strong understanding of investment and portfolio management concepts, and familiarity with tax, trust and estate planning considerations.Experience with portfolio trading and rebalancing preferred.Familiarity with various custodial platforms (ideally SEI, Fidelity, and Schwab), portfolio management systems (specifically Redblack) and data aggregation tools like Addepar preferred.Proficient in Microsoft Office, with experience using PowerPoint and Excel in a work environment.Work Authorization :
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship by the Firm (either now or in the future).