Director of Investments & Equity Management

Cerity Partners Management LLC; Norfolk (VA); Sur place; USD 250 000 - 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Health, dental, and vision insurance –

4% 401(k) match

Flexible PTO

Parental Leave

Education assistance

Commuter benefits

Résumé du poste

Cerity Partners' Norfolk wealth management practice seeks a Director of Investments & Equity Management to lead the investment function and supervise a skilled team. The role sits at the core of our $4B platform, with direct accountability for a quantitative equity model and its client impact.

The position requires senior leadership, strong communication, and a deep expertise in equity portfolios with a fundamental overlay. Norfolk-based, with strategic visibility across the firm.

Qualifications

• Seven+ years of experience managing equity portfolios.
• Experience running quantitative equity models with a fundamental overlay.
• Ability to apply tax-sensitive considerations (cost basis, tax-loss harvesting).
• Experience mentoring an investment team and coordinating with an Investment Committee.

Responsabilités

• Oversee investment management for the Norfolk practice's approximately $4B AUM.
• Develop and mentor the investment team.
• Coordinate investment strategies with the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Maintain and refine a quantitative equity model with a fundamental overlay.
• Direct implementation of the model across thousands of client accounts.
• Communicate strategy and performance to senior leadership and clients.
• Engage with advisors to translate strategy into client guidance.
• Monitor markets, model performance, and risk on an ongoing basis.

Connaissances

Analytical skills

Communication

Presentation skills

Excel

PowerPoint

Formation

Bachelor's degree in finance/economics/business

CFA designation

Advanced degree preferred

Outils

Excel

PowerPoint

Description du poste

Cerity Partners' Norfolk wealth management practice oversees approximately $4 billion in client assets, and we're looking for a Director of Investments & Equity Management to lead the Norfolk practice’s investment function that sits at the heart of it. This is a highly visible, senior leadership role for an experienced equity portfolio manager who wants to run their own quantitative model, build and mentor a talented investment team, and be the trusted voice on strategy for advisors, colleagues, and clients across the practice.

Why This Role

• Lead investment strategy for a $4 billion practice, with direct ownership of a quantitative equity model and the team that runs it.
• Serve as the primary link between the Norfolk practice and the firm’s Investment Committee, with a seat at the table on firmwide strategy.
• Build meaningful, direct relationships with senior investment professionals, advisors, colleagues, and clients — shaping how investment strategy is understood and acted on across the practice.

Primary Responsibilities

• Oversee and direct all investment management processes for the Norfolk practice's approximately $4 billion in assets under management.
• Manage, develop, and mentor the practice's investment team.
• Coordinate and align the practice's investment strategies with the firm's Investment Committee.
• Maintain active management and ongoing refinement of a quantitative equity model with a fundamental overlay.
• Direct implementation of the equity model across several thousand client accounts.
• Evaluate and apply custom adjustments to model implementation to address client-specific circumstances and objectives.
• Apply tax-sensitive judgment to model implementation, including consideration of cost basis, tax‑loss harvesting, and account‑specific constraints.
• Communicate investment strategy, positioning, and performance to senior investment professionals within the firm.
• Partner with the advisor community across the firm to translate investment strategy into client‑facing guidance.
• Present investment updates, strategy, and portfolio positioning to colleagues within the practice.
• Engage directly with clients to communicate investment strategy, performance, and portfolio changes.
• Monitor markets, model performance, and portfolio risk on an ongoing basis.
• Assist with various other projects as needed.
• Follow firm policies and procedures, including all compliance policies as outlined by the company.

Qualifications

• A minimum of seven years of experience managing equity portfolios, with experience running quantitative equity models with a fundamental overlay.
• Experience implementing investment strategies across a large book of client accounts, with the ability to apply custom, client‑specific adjustments.
• A strong understanding of tax‑sensitive portfolio management, including cost basis and tax‑loss harvesting considerations.
• Experience managing or mentoring an investment team.
• A demonstrated ability to coordinate investment strategy with an investment committee or similar governing body.
• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; CFA designation required.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills across varied constituents, including senior investment professionals, advisors, colleagues, and clients.
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem‑solving skills.
• Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
• Meets the attributes and expectations of a Senior Principal as defined in the CP Colleague Titles & Expectations framework.

Physical Requirements

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

Compensation Range

$250,000 - $300,000 - Commensurate with experience Potential for annual performance‑based incentive equity grant awards.

Why Cerity Partners

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1!
• 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match
• Flexible PTO policy
• Parental Leave
• Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations
• Opportunity to give back time to local communities
• Commuter benefits
• Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves.

Cerity Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.

Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to [e-mail].

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S.

Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do.

Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high‑net‑worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in‑house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don’t just look for short‑term gains, we seek long‑term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.