Portfolio Analyst/Trader

Responsibilities

• Support the management of client portfolios including account set up, daily reconciliation, model creation and maintenance, portfolio optimization, tax loss harvesting, and portfolio trading.
• Execute trades approved or instructed by Portfolio Managers or senior members of the team.
• Enhance and support the product trade workflow and portfolio monitoring functions.
• Monitor index changes and curate buy lists for corporate actions.
• Support client requests ranging from proposal generation to client reporting.
• Perform regular reporting for internal and client use.
• Perform quarterly billing and AUM reporting.
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding bond maturities, cash flows, quarterly performance reporting of equity portfolios and other reporting as required.
• Work with custodians to help with client inquiries and internal reporting as necessary.
• Assist sales and marketing through development of advisor/client materials and development of new materials.
• Participate in presentations, conference calls, conferences.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• You have 2+ years of experience in the investment management field (preferred).
• You have interest in pursuing investment related designations and/or FINRA exams such as the CFA, FRM, or the FINRA Series 65 exam.
• You are hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• You are motivated by eagerness to learn about new technology and financial techniques.
• You are committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness.
• You are able to prioritize and optimize own workload as a function of unexpected events and existing parallel/serial workflows.
• You have excellent problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• You are an expert Excel user and have strong Microsoft Office skills.
• You have experience with Bloomberg Port and/or Orion preferred.
• You are able to think independently and creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• You have experience with portfolio optimizers and factor risk models.
• You are a team player with strong quantitative, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• You align with Vident core values of Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Inclusion & Humility, Exceptional Performance and Intellectual Curiosity.