Director, Portfolio Management

First National Bank of Omaha

Kansas City (MO)

On-site

USD 127,000 - 216,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k with matching contributions
Time off programs
HSA/Dependent Care
Employee banking
Growth opportunities
Tuition assistance
Short-Term/Long-Term Disability

Job summary

FNBO in Kansas City seeks a Director, Portfolio Manager to lead client-focused wealth management and portfolio design for institutional and high-net-worth accounts. You will trade portfolios with equities, fixed income, and alternatives, and collaborate with advisors to align with client goals and risk tolerance.

You will participate in asset allocation, manager selection, and investment research while developing new business and deepening client relationships.

Qualifications

  • 8–12+ years of experience in investment or wealth management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
  • CFA or CFP designation.
  • Strong understanding of capital markets, global economy and asset allocation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in equities, fixed income and alternatives.
  • Ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly to clients and advisors.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with a client-first mindset.
  • MBA or Finance degree is desirable.
  • Proficiency with portfolio management systems such as APX, Moxy, Genesis, Black Diamond, or similar platforms.
  • Experience serving high-net-worth individuals and institutions.

Responsibilities

  • Manage individually managed accounts, including fixed income securities, equities and alternatives.
  • Monitor asset allocation and implement trades as needed.
  • Deliver client presentations explaining investment strategies and results.
  • Prepare for client meetings and coordinate with WM team to deliver service.
  • Retain and expand client assets under management.
  • Represent investment team in new business activities and respond to RFPs if asked.
  • Participate in investment process and portfolio management decisions.
  • Support investment team in all aspects of portfolio management and research.

Skills

Investment experience
Relationship management
Client communication
Asset allocation
Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business or related field
CFA designation
CFP designation
MBA degree (desired)

Tools

APX
Moxy
Genesis
Black Diamond

Job description

At FNBO, our employees are the heart of our story—and we’re committed to their success! Please see below the details of this career opportunity and how it fits into our organization’s success.

Summary of the Job

The Director, Portfolio Manager, plays a key role in delivering FNBO’s Wealth Management investment experience. This role is client-facing, combining investment experience with relationship management. The portfolio manager partners closely with individual and institutional advisors to design, implement and monitor customized portfolios that align with client goals, risk profiles and overall wealth plans. Direct responsibility for trading portfolios that hold equity, fixed income and alternatives for individual trust and institutional accounts. The Director, Portfolio Manager, helps deepen relationships through investment acumen and supports client retention, expansion and business development. Investment work comprises research and participation in asset allocation or manager selection committees, including contributing to equity satellite, fixed income satellite or alternative working groups.

About This Role
Key Accountabilities
Portfolio Management

Responsible for individually managed accounts, including fixed income securities, equities and alternatives. This includes monitoring asset allocation and implementing trades as needed.

  • Construct diversified portfolios within client investment objectives and constraints.
  • Implement strategies based on the Investment Committee’s approved list of investments.
  • Maximize investment returns commensurate with an acceptable level of risk.
Customer Goals and Initiatives

Deliver exceptional client experience and demonstrate expertise as Trusted Advisor.

  • Conduct effective presentations to clients to explain investment strategies and results.
  • Prepare for client meetings and partner with WM team to deliver outstanding service.
  • Retain and expand client managed assets.
New Business Development
  • Represent investment team in new business activities.
  • Review and analyze prospective client portfolios and make recommendations.
  • Make effective presentations to prospective individual and institutional clients.
  • Coordinate investment response in requests for proposals (RFPs) if asked.
Investment Research
  • Actively participate in the investment process and portfolio management decisions.
  • Analyze investment opportunities in assigned research areas, focusing on potential return and risk.
  • Primary investment committees include asset allocation and manager research with working groups in equity satellite, fixed income satellite and alternatives.
  • Participate and make investment recommendations as part of Investment Committee.
  • Support the investment team in all aspects of portfolio management and research.
Compliance
  • Understand and comply with bank policy, laws, regulations, and the bank's BSA/AML Program, as applicable to your job duties.
  • Complete OCC client initial and annual reviews for assigned accounts.
  • Fulfill compliance training and adhere to internal procedures and controls, as required.
  • Report any known violations of compliance policy, laws, or regulations as well as suspicious customer and/or account activity.
The Ideal Candidate for This Role
  • 8 – 12+ years of experience in investment or wealth management.
  • Bachelor’s degree in business or related field.
  • CFA or CFP designation.
  • Strong understanding of capital markets, global economy and asset allocation.
  • Demonstrated expertise in a major asset class: Equities, fixed income, alternatives.
  • Ability to explain complex investment concepts clearly to clients and advisors.
  • Excellent relationship management skills with a client-first mindset.
  • Desired: Master of Business Administration or Finance.
  • Proficiency with portfolio management systems (experience with APX, Moxy, Genesis, Black Diamond, or similar platforms preferred).
  • Experience with servicing high net worth individuals and institutions.
  • Candidates must possess unrestricted work authorization and not require future sponsorship.
Compensation

Compensation range (base pay): $126,830.00-$215,612.00 This role may have a specific starting pay within this range. Final compensation offer to candidate may vary from posted hiring range based upon work experience, education, and/or skill level.

Work Environment

It is anticipated that the incumbent in this role will work onsite at the posted location. Our onsite environment fosters innovation, mentorship, and a vibrant culture where ideas flow freely and relationships flourish. As part of our team, you'll experience the energy of our collaborative spaces designed to support your professional growth while working alongside talented colleagues who inspire excellence daily. Please note that work location is subject to change based on business needs.

Benefits Overview
  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401k
  • With Matching Contributions
  • Time Off Programs
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)/Dependent Care
  • Employee Banking
  • Growth Opportunities
  • Tuition Assistance
  • Short-Term/Long-Term Disability Insurance
Equal Opportunity & Belonging

FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves- no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity.

FNBO is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer - Member FDIC. FNBO follows federal law regarding the use of marijuana (this applies to all non-California applicants).

Application Deadline

All our jobs will be posted for a minimum of 5 calendar days. Job postings may come down prior to 5 calendar days based on volume of applicants.

Job number: R-20261887

Grow Your Career with FNBO!

For 170 years, our holding company - First National of Nebraska (FNNI) - has grown to more than 4,500 employees with locations in nine states and $35 billion in assets. We are proud to serve our customers and communities with banking offices located in Nebraska, Colorado, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, South Dakota, Texas and Wyoming. FNBO (First National Bank of Omaha) believes that a bank should be a force for good in the world to positively influence the lives of our employees, customers and the success of the communities we serve. Whether you're just beginning your career or taking it to the next level, you'll find your fit here.

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FNBO believes that the quality of our employee experience is at the heart of our customer experience. One key pillar of our intended employee experience is Belonging. Belonging means we are committed to fostering a workplace culture where employees of all backgrounds feel valued, recognized, and empowered to be their authentic selves - no matter their role or where they are in their journey.

FNBO is an equal opportunity employer for all employees and applicants and makes employment decisions without regard to status or identity. We strive to represent the communities in which we serve. Learn more here.

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