Associate Portfolio Manager/Trader

Vident Asset Management; Alpharetta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily paid lunch onsite

EAP and Telehealth with mental health

Job summary

Vident Asset Management is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager/Trader to support its SMA business. You will assist Portfolio Managers, conduct product research, optimize portfolios, review and execute trades, and generate client reports.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in investment management, strong analytical skills, and familiarity with Bloomberg Port/Orion. This onsite role offers a fast-paced environment and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or similar.
• 5+ years of experience in the investment management field (preferred).
• Interest in pursuing investment designations and/or FINRA exams such as the CFA, FRM, or the FINRA Series 65 exam.
• Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
• Motivated by eagerness to learn about new technology and financial techniques.
• Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness.
• Able to prioritize and optimize own workload as a function of unexpected events and existing parallel/serial workflows.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and analytical skills.
• Expert Excel user and strong Microsoft Office skills.
• Experience with Bloomberg Port and/or Orion preferred.
• Ability to think independently and creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.
• Working knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction, tax optimization and portfolio risk analytics.
• Experience with portfolio optimizers and factor risk models.
• Team player with strong quantitative, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Align with Vident core values of Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Inclusion & Humility, Exceptional Performance and Intellectual Curiosity

Responsibilities

• Assist Portfolio Managers with SMA business tasks, including product research and portfolio optimization.
• Review and execute trades as directed by senior team members.
• Enhance trade workflow and portfolio monitoring functions.
• Monitor index changes and curate buy lists for corporate actions.
• Support client requests from proposal generation to reporting.
• Produce regular internal and client-facing reports and AUM/billing data.
• Assist in presentations, calls, and conferences with clients.

Skills

Portfolio management

Financial analysis

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or similar

Tools

Bloomberg Port

Orion

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vident Asset Management is a specialized exposure and solutions provider partnering with clients to help them assess new opportunities and bring their investment ideas to life.

Founded in 2013, Vident boasts a unique portfolio of ETFs, serves as a trusted sub-advisor within the ETF industry, specializes in crafting bespoke indexes and models, and supports a robust SMA platform. We traditionally partner with institutional investors, asset managers, and the wealth management firms to Bring Investment Ideas to Life.

What you’ll do:

The Associate Portfolio Manager/Trader will support the management of Vident’s Separately Managed Account (SMA) business. Responsibilities include assisting Portfolio Managers, conducting product research, performing portfolio optimizations, reviewing and executing trades, generating reports, analyzing performance, and onboarding new clients.

• 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

Who you are:

• You possess a Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Computer Science or similar
• You have 5+ years of experience in the investment management field (preferred)
• Interest in pursuing investment related designations and/or FINRA exams such as the CFA, FRM, or the FINRA Series 65 exam
• Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment
• Motivated by eagerness to learn about new technology and financial techniques
• Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness
• Able to prioritize and optimize own workload as a function of unexpected events and existing parallel/serial workflows
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and analytical skills
• Expert Excel user and strong Microsoft Office skills
• Experience with Bloomberg Port and/or Orion preferred
• Ability to think independently and creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly
• Working knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction, tax optimization and portfolio risk analytics
• Experience with portfolio optimizers and factor risk models
• Team player with strong quantitative, analytical, communication, and organizational skills
• Align with Vident core values of Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Inclusion & Humility, Exceptional Performance and Intellectual Curiosity

What we offer:

• Daily Paid Lunch for Onsite Employees
• EAP and Telehealth with Mental Health Support