Vice President - Portfolio Manager

Position Summary

The primary responsibility of the Vice President, Portfolio Manager ("PM") is to manage client portfolios consisting of equities, fixed income, cash and alternative assets within established investment guidelines. In addition to the management of individual portfolios, the PM will participate in and contribute to the investment department through macroeconomic, industry and company research. The PM will communicate regularly with and make presentations to clients, prospects and referral sources. The PM is also expected to participate in and contribute to the firm's growth through business development efforts.

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage portfolios to achieve client objectives
• Make and implement investment decisions
• Maintain asset allocations within client guidelines and department policies
• Analyze economic, asset class, sector or company fundamentals as a member of smaller working teams or Satellites
• Lead or assist in internally managed strategies and asset allocation
• Participate in weekly and monthly investment meetings and communicate regularly with others in the Investment Department
• Meet with clients on a regular basis
• Communicate with and make presentations to clients, prospects and referral sources
• Participate in Business Development initiatives to achieve established goals for new revenues
• Work with Client Administrators on shared accounts

Desired Skills/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited 4-year university
• MBA from top-tier business school, preferred but not essential
• CFA designation preferred but not essential
• 10+ years of Portfolio Management and staff experience overseeing diversified global portfolios of equities, bonds and cash
• Strong investment research experience
• Investment experience with alternative assets a plus
• Strong communication, client relationship and business development skills as well as an entrepreneurial spirit
• Superior ability to identify and build relationships with qualified prospects

Personal Characteristics

• Strong people skills
• Client service focus
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• High integrity with a diligent work ethic
• Team/people oriented
• Hightly organized with good time management skills
• Meticulous attention to detail

Compensation

A competitive base salary, performance bonus, and benefit plans including medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability, and 401(k) with company match. Base salary range: $150,000 - $200,000. Equal Opportunity Employer