Senior Investment Strategist
Location : Onsite SoHo, New York City
At Vise, we're building the future of investment managementpowered by technology and driven by advisor needs. As a Senior Investment Strategist, you will play a key role in shaping our investment research, portfolio design, and platform capabilities. Reporting directly to the Co-CIO and working closely with our investment and product teams, you'll lead research initiatives, design innovative portfolio strategies, and translate complex investment ideas into scalable, technology-driven solutions.
This role is ideal for a highly analytical, market-savvy investment professional who excels at solving complex problems, developing differentiated strategies, and driving thought leadership. You'll focus primarily on research, portfolio design, and the strategic frameworks that underpin our investment approachwhile also collaborating cross-functionally to bring these ideas to life on the Vise platform. While this is a research-forward role, a client-first mindset is essential; you must be equally comfortable communicating with internal stakeholders and engaging with advisors when needed to ensure our solutions meet their evolving needs.
What You Bring On Day One :
5+ years of experience in investment research, portfolio strategy, or asset management
Expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk modeling, or security selectionFamiliarity with advanced portfolio techniques such as direct indexing, tax optimization, factor investing, and systematic strategiesDemonstrated success in developing and scaling investment frameworks or productized solutionsProficiency in Python and SQL to support research workflows, performance analysis, and custom data modelingBloomberg fluency and experience with portfolio analytics platformsExperience working with product and engineering teams to build investment solutions into digital platformsExperience authoring investment research and / or white papers, or marketing commentaryExamples of research, frameworks, or tools you have built from the ground upPersonal attributesInsatiable intellectual curiosity, particularly around financial markets, portfolio strategy, and the evolving needs of RIAs and their clients
Must demonstrate exceptional attention to detail by rigorously reviewing and quality-checking not only your own work but also cross-functional deliverables, ensuring all investment outputs, platform features, and client-facing materials meet the highest standards of accuracy and consistency.Highly analytical with a strong foundation in capital markets and portfolio theorySelf-motivated and outcome-driven, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from ideation to executionComfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environmentAble to clearly articulate complex investment concepts in writing or visuals for internal and external stakeholdersDriven by the opportunity to tackle novel challenges and advance the frontiers of portfolio construction and advisor-focused technology.Comfortable operating in a performance-oriented culture with occasional off-hours work to meet key deadlinesEducationUndergraduate degree is required
CFA Institute Charterholder is preferredWhat You Will Own :
Custom Index Research & Strategy DevelopmentConduct in-depth research on portfolio construction methodologies, direct indexing techniques, tax optimization strategies, and systematic / factor-based tilts
Analyze and enhance custom index models and strategy templates across asset classes, with a focus on scalability and personalizationBuild tools and analytical workflows that support the design, deployment, and evaluation of custom index portfolios at scaleDevelop proprietary investment frameworks that enable high levels of customization based on advisor and client objectives (e.g., ESG, factor exposures, sector preferences, tax constraints)Author thought leadership pieces, investment commentary, and internal research to inform advisors and shape the platform's investment narrativeCross-Functional Strategy ProjectsCollaborate closely with Product, Engineering, and Investments teams to translate research into core platform features and functionality
Design, refine, and validate models powering direct indexing, tax-loss harvesting, and customized factor exposuresLead research-backed initiatives to enhance advisor and client outcomes, including automation of portfolio personalization and enhancing Vise's proprietary optimizationDrive exploratory projects focused on emerging investment strategies, technologies, or data integrations relevant to custom indexing and advisor enablementAdvisor Feedback & Platform EvolutionAnalyze usage patterns and advisor feedback to inform future product and portfolio design
Surface relevant market and strategy-level insights to influence investment roadmaps and platform evolutionAct as an internal advocate for advisors and their clients, helping to ensure our research and product priorities stay aligned with real-world needs and can be delivered at scaleWork Expectations
This is a high-responsibility role in a fast-moving environment. While we deeply value work-life balance, there will be times when client demands or strategic deadlines require flexibility, including occasional evening or weekend work. We're looking for a team member who embraces this challenge with ownership, passion, and professionalism.Why join Vise :
Opportunity to make a significant impact at a hyper-growth fintech start-upCompetitive salary and equityUnlimited PTO and great benefits, including $1 medical insurance401k plan with generous matching and self-directed brokerage account optionAccess to investment management and free financial advice from one of our partner RIA firmsPaid lunches at our NYC officeCareer growth and development opportunities