Investment Analyst

United Community Bank; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 73,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

United Community Bank’s Wealth Management division seeks an Investment Analyst to perform research and due diligence on external managers and develop portfolio models for varied risk profiles. You will present recommendations to senior committees and support portfolio managers with insights and updates.

The role emphasizes independent work, strong analytical and communication skills, and collaboration within a team. This is a full-time, on-site position with equal opportunity employment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred.
• CFA candidate or CFA certification preferred.
• 6+ years investment experience with emphasis on manager research.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Perform research and due diligence on external investment managers.
• Perform regular manager searches for a variety of asset classes and vehicles.
• Contact fund and manager firms for updates on strategies and performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to Asset Management Council and WM Management.
• Develop efficient portfolios and models for different objectives across risk spectra.
• Document findings for compliance and audit.
• Communicate portfolio and manager information to Portfolio Managers in the field.
• Review non-approved assets received in-kind on new accounts.
• Perform annual reviews on non-approved assets.

Skills

Investment research

Analytical skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Independent and teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree

Graduate degree preferred

CFA candidate

Job description

Overview

The Investment Analyst provides crucial research and due diligence findings regarding external investment managers to the Wealth Management Investment Management Council and the leadership of Wealth Management. The Investment Analyst will also develop efficient portfolios and portfolio models with differing risk profiles for Wealth Management clients and prospects. The Investment Analyst will present recommendations on managers and portfolios to the Asset Management Council and the Director of Research. He/she will also prepare communications designed to inform Portfolio Managers regarding investment manager selections, portfolio construction and tactical changes to same.

What You’ll Do

• Perform research and due diligence on external investment managers.
• Perform regular manager searches for variety of asset classes and vehicles.
• Contact fund and manager firms for updates on strategies and performance.
• Present findings and recommendations to Asset Management Council and WM Management.
• Develop efficient portfolios and models for different objectives across risk spectrum.
• Document findings for compliance and audit.
• Communicate portfolio and manager information to Portfolio Managers in field.
• Review non-approved assets received in-kind on new accounts.
• Perform annual reviews on non-approved assets.

Requirements For Success

• Bachelor’s degree required; Graduate degree preferred.
• Preferred certifications: Certified Financial Analyst or CFA candidate.
• 6+ or more years investment experience with emphasis on manager research.
• Ability to work well independently and in a team environment.
• Good analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.

Conditions of Employment

• Must be able to pass a criminal background & credit check
• This is a full-time, non-remote position

FLSA Status

• Exempt

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Pay Range

USD $72,892.00 - USD $87,329.00 /Yr.