Director Portfolio Management

Clearstead Advisors LLC; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Clearstead Advisors LLC is seeking an experienced investment professional to lead portfolio construction, implementation of strategy and proactive oversight in line with the Clearstead Investment Philosophy.

The role involves creating complex investment analyses, presenting portfolio proposals, conducting live portfolio reviews, and maintaining strong client service with a focus on growth and managing relationships with high-net-worth clients.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics or related field; master's degree preferred
• Advanced designation (i.e., CFA, CFP, CAIA) strongly preferred
• 7+ years of investment and financial market experience within a financial services institution; experience within a private wealth advisory setting preferred
• Passion for investments
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment where time management, attention to detail, follow-through and meeting deadlines are critical
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong computer proficiency (e.g. Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook)
• Demonstrated client service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Has a strong ability to solve problems and an entrepreneurial drive to get things done
• Strong team player with the ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to company values

Responsibilities

• Create complex investment analysis or modeling to support sophisticated investment clients
• Evaluates prospect investment data, leads and delivers the design of investment portfolio proposals, and collaborates with team members to win new business
• Facilitate live investment portfolio reviews with current clients and prospects
• Communicate portfolio updates and rebalance initiatives to assigned clients as needed
• Follow the Clearstead approach of creating client meeting agendas/recaps
• Advanced knowledge of clients through CRM notes, client files, and team collaboration
• Has ambitions of becoming a client facing advisor and managing their own book of business
• Active in business development efforts within the community
• Maintain strong command of capital market dynamics and economic landscape, portfolio theory, market history and trends, and investor behavior
• Advanced understanding of Tamarac Advisor View/Rebalancer, Addepar and other software systems to analyze/manage client portfolios
• Serve as the primary Clearstead contact for several clients carrying an investment focus, and support contact for clients receiving comprehensive services (Planning, Tax, Investments)
• Collaborate and mentor Portfolio Associates to manage client investment portfolios
• Participating in Investment Research and Asset Allocation Committee meetings
• Regularly communicate with Research Department on investment strategy
• Manage client databases and investment policy information to uphold data integrity
• Organize and track client assignments to efficiently manage workload
• Use internal systems to manage work efforts and communicate effectively to drive consistent and professional client experiences
• Complete other duties as assigned

Skills

Portfolio construction

Investment analysis

Client service

Financial markets

Team collaboration

Business development

CRM proficiency

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance/Economics/Related field

Master's degree preferred

CFA/ CFP/ CAIA designation

Tools

Tamarac Advisor View

Addepar

CRM systems

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Description

Position Summary:

This position will be responsible for investment portfolio construction, implementation of strategy, and proactive portfolio oversight while maintaining the Clearstead Investment Philosophy to provide superior client service and support.

Position responsibilities:

• Create complex investment analysis or modeling to support sophisticated investment clients
• Evaluates prospect investment data, leads and delivers the design of investment portfolio proposals, and collaborates with team members in a positive and passionate manner to win new business
• Facilitate live investment portfolio reviews with current clients and prospects
• Communicate portfolio updates and rebalance initiatives to assigned clients as needed
• Follow the Clearstead approach of creating client meeting agendas/recaps
• Advanced knowledge of clients through reading internal CRM notes, studying client files, and collaborating with team members
• Has ambitions of becoming a client facing advisor and managing their own book of business.
• Active in business development efforts within the community
• Maintain strong command of capital market dynamics and economic landscape, portfolio theory, market history and trends, and appreciation of individual investor behavioral traits
• Advanced understanding of and utilize Tamarac Advisor View/Rebalancer, Addepar and other software systems to analyze and manage client portfolios
• Serve as the primary Clearstead point of contact for several clients carrying an investment focus, and support contact for clients receiving comprehensive services (Planning, Tax, Investments)
• Collaborate and mentor Portfolio Associates to manage client investment portfolios
• Participating in Investment Research and Asset Allocation Committee meetings
• Regularly communicate with Research Department on investment strategy
• Manage client databases and investment policy information to uphold data integrity
• Organize and track client assignments to efficiently manage workload
• Use internal systems to manage work efforts and communicate effectively to drive consistent and professional client experiences
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

Essential skills and experience:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, Finance, Economics or related field; master's degree preferred
• Advanced designation (i.e., CFA, CFP, CAIA) strongly preferred
• 7+ years of investment and financial market experience within a financial services institution; experience within a private wealth advisory setting preferred
• Passion for investments
• Ability to work under pressure, organize and manage multiple priorities in a demanding environment where time management, attention to detail, follow-through and meeting deadlines are critical
• Demonstrated analytical skills
• Strong computer proficiency (e.g. Word, Excel, Adobe and Outlook)
• Demonstrated client service skills
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, written and verbal
• Has a strong ability to solve problems and an entrepreneurial drive to get things done
• Strong team player with the ability to interact with staff at all levels of the organization
• Commitment to company values

About Clearstead:

Clearstead is an independent financial advisory firm servicing wealthy families and leading institutions across the country. As a fiduciary, it provides wealth management services and investment consulting to help clients meet their financial objectives, achieve their aspirations, and build stronger futures.

We fulfill our mission by creating a unified investment framework for our clients and integrating financial planning, tax planning and compliance, trust services, and investment management to address complex financial situations.