Associate Implementation Portfolio Manager

Daily Activities And Responsibilities Of The Role

• Exposure management
• Accountable for day-to-day implementation of fund portfolio manager decisions and fund activity.
• Affords assistance in daily management of fund cash flows.
• Decides on the optimal implementation strategy.
• Adjusts daily exposures and implements operational policies within parameters set by the Head of Portfolio Implementation.
• Creates and instructs trades and ensures timely implementation.
• Contributes to overall strategy development and implementation for portfolios to help generate superior investment performance in Russell Investments’ funds and separate accounts.
• Portfolio restructures
• Responsible for the management and coordination of fund transition events.
• Affords assistance in strategy development to determine the most efficient implementation solution for specific manager changes and fund launches for both incoming and existing clients.
• Collaborates with multiple departments to establish and manage implementation strategies.
• Ensures efficient, risk-controlled plans for implementing investment process launches or changes.
• Team support
• Provides support to the Head of Portfolio Implementation as it relates to the improvement of the new and existing operational infrastructure for all asset classes, including portfolio viewing, implementation and analytics.
• Stays informed of market events and guides portfolio managers in their implementation decisions.

Desired Qualifications And Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline.
• Passion for and interest in global financial markets, portfolio management and analytics, and implementation/execution strategies.
• Technical skills, including basic statistics, and Microsoft Excel (strongly preferred).
• Ability to think critically, solve problems and find solutions for an evolving and improving investment process.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate and work with all manner of team members in a conscientious and inclusive way.
• Aptitude to work under your own initiative and adhere to strict deadlines.
• Excellent communication and project management skills including the ability to proactively establish and maintain relationships across teams and to escalate potential issues and drive solutions.
• Ability to prioritize work under pressure while considering different projects simultaneously.
• High tolerance for change, complexity, and unpredictability to handle market volatility and corresponding time-sensitive investment processes.
• Positive attitude and desire to be part of a motivated and highly driven investment team.
• Dedication to assist peers and other teams at all levels of the organization, particularly during periods of market volatility and fund activity.

Bonus Qualifications And Experience

• 1-3 years’ related investment experience, or experience in the investment management industry.
• Advanced degree in a related discipline including, but not limited to Business Management, Economics, Computer Science, Engineering, Accounting, etc.).
• Basic understanding of securities markets, derivatives, and foreign exchange investment strategies.
• Exposure to trading, operational and/or funds environment.
• Knowledge of quantitative investment practices, including portfolio analysis and optimization, is a plus, as is experience with Bloomberg or the ability to use or learn technology systems.
• Basic awareness of database structures and the programming languages used to query them including (ie. SQL, python, r, etc.) or a demonstrated ability to learn such skills are desirable.
• Growth mindset with a tenacity and focus on improving investment performance and outcomes.