Investment Associate

Rockefeller Capital Management; Los Gatos (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Rockefeller Capital Management is seeking an Investment Associate to join the Private Advisor team in Los Gatos, CA. The role emphasizes trade execution, portfolio management support, and due diligence across public and private markets.

You will coordinate real-time market activity, assist in client portfolio allocation, and contribute to projects that expand the group’s capabilities, efficiency, and scalability.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of research & financial analysis experience in the investment field.
• 3-5 years of portfolio trading experience.
• CFA, CAIA, and/or MBA preferred; Series 7 & 66 required.

Responsibilities

• Support investment portfolio management and trading operations; ensure timely trade execution during market hours.
• Cover the trading desk during market hours and coordinate backup coverage.
• Monitor portfolio positions and analyze performance vs benchmarks.
• Perform in-depth due diligence on public and private opportunities.
• Assist in portfolio risk analysis and hedging techniques.
• Maintain strong cross-team communication across Investment, Relationship Management, and Service & Operations.
• Contribute to ad hoc projects to expand capabilities and efficiency.

Skills

Bloomberg

FactSet

Equity investing

Debt investing

Options trading

Excel

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CFA/CAIA/MBA

Series 7/66 required

Tools

Trading platforms

Job description

About Rockefeller Capital Management

Rockefeller Capital Management was established in 2018 as a leading independent financial advisory services firm. Originally founded in 1882 as the family office of John D. Rockefeller, the Firm has evolved to offer strategic advice to ultra- and high-net-worth individuals and families, institutions, and corporations from offices in 35 markets throughout the United States, as well as an office in London. The Firm oversees $228 billion in client assets as of July 31, 2026.

Position

The Investment Associate is a key member of the Private Advisor team, with a focus on analyzing potential investments across both public and private markets. The role is heavily focused on trade execution, including managing day‑to‑day trading operations, in addition to the responsibilities outlined below. The Investment Associate partners closely with team analysts to manage trading operations and support client portfolio allocation, while also conducting ongoing due diligence on both existing and prospective investments. This role further involves coordinating and communicating on various ad hoc projects aimed at expanding the group’s capabilities, efficiency, and scalability.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the advisor team supporting investment portfolio management and trading operations; this is a critical desk role requiring consistent coverage during market hours to ensure timely trade execution and issue resolution
• Cover the trading desk during market hours (and coordinate backup coverage as needed) to support real‑time market activity, client requests, and portfolio rebalancing
• Monitor portfolio positions for changing dynamics, both positive and negative
• In depth company due diligence on public and private opportunities
• Analysis of portfolio returns and contributors/detractors on both an absolute basis and relative to benchmarks when appropriate
• Assist in analysis of portfolio risk and risk mitigation techniques including hedging
• Maintain a high standard of communication across the Investment, Relationship Management, and Service & Operations teams
• Assist the team on various projects to advance the business’ capabilities over time
• Assist the team with any tasks that require a more analytical mindset

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of research & financial analysis experience in the investment field
• 3-5 years of portfolio trading experience
• Options trading experience and knowledge is a plus
• Demonstrated interest in research & financial analysis in the investment field
• CFA, CAIA, and/or MBA preferred
• Series 7 & 66, required

Skills

• Strong skills in working with investment-related data services including Bloomberg & FactSet
• Strong understanding of equity, debt, and options-based investing
• Excellent skills in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to adapt to constantly changing market conditions, reporting needs and requirements
• Outstanding communication (written and verbal), exceptional interpersonal abilities, dedicated team member
• Exceptional ability to prioritize competing deadlines with a strong sense of urgency

Compensation Range

The anticipated base salary range for this role is $110,000 to $150,000. Base salary for the role will depend on several factors, including a candidate’s qualifications, skills, competencies, and experience, and may fall outside of the range shown. In addition, this role may be eligible for other variable compensation programs. Rockefeller Capital Management offers a comprehensive benefit package including health coverage, vacation time, paid leave, retirement plan, and more. Visit careers.rockco.com to learn more about additional opportunities and benefits offerings.

Disclosure

Rockefeller & Co. LLC, Rockefeller Financial LLC, Rockefeller Trust Company, N.A., The Rockefeller Trust Company (Delaware), Rockefeller Financial Services, Inc. and all other subsidiaries of Rockefeller Capital Management L.P. (individually and collectively, “Rockefeller”) is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, marital or partnership status, caregiver status, legally recognized disability, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law (“protected characteristics”).

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