Portfolio Engineer Specialized Strategies

Fisher Investments; Camas (WA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision premiums

401(k) match

PTO and holidays

Family support programs

Hybrid work option

Job summary

Fisher Investments in Washington is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support the Investment Policy Committee's portfolio management process and develop strategy with market expertise. You will work with Research Analysts, Trading, and Portfolio Engineers to lead rebalances and oversee trade life cycles, articulating insights to internal clients and top clients.

The role emphasizes analyzing portfolio positioning, creating derivative management tools, and translating complex topics into actionable

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in portfolio management, including buy-side research/trading
• Experience with options and derivative strategy development is a plus
• Strong ability to communicate insights and influence portfolio decisions
• Ability to manipulate large data sets and use financial data systems
• Experience translating complex topics for clients and colleagues

Responsibilities

• Monitor and evaluate portfolio positioning and performance
• Develop derivative management tools for new strategies
• Propose proactive ideas to improve strategy performance
• Ensure trading and rebalance activity align with IPC expectations
• Communicate strategy insights to internal/external clients

Skills

Portfolio management

Derivatives

Data analysis

Communication

Buy-side experience

Tools

Financial data systems

Job description

Are you passionate about creating a positive impact? Do you enjoy learning the ins and outs of financial markets, portfolio management and investment research? Your skills and passions could help our ability to support our top-down portfolio management process and help more clients accomplish their investing goals.

The Opportunity:

As a Portfolio Analyst at Fisher Investments you have the opportunity to support our Investment Policy Committee's portfolio management process by developing strategy and market expertise. You will work closely with our Research Analysts, Trading and Implementation peers and other Portfolio Engineers to develop expertise across aspects of portfolio management processes, including leading rebalances and overseeing trade life cycles. In this highly impactful role, you will communicate your strategy expertise and insights to internal clients and to the firm's largest, most sophisticated clients and prospects, via client meetings and written/visual deliverables. You will report directly to the Portfolio Engineer Group Manager for support and development

The Day-to-Day:

• Monitor and evaluate portfolio positioning and performance, with ad hoc elevations to the Investment Policy Committee
• Develop options and other derivative management tools and operations to support new strategies
• Work independently and with peers to create proactive proposals to improve strategy performance and execution
• Ensure all trading and rebalance activity accurately reflects the Investment Policy Committee's expectations
• Communicate your strategy expertise to internal and external clients and stakeholders

Your Qualifications:

• 3+ years of experience in a similar portfolio management role, including buy-side research and trading experience
• Experience in options and other derivative strategy development, operations, trading, and/or investments a plus
• A demonstrated history of communicating insights and creating portfolio impacts
• Ability to manage and manipulate large data sets, proficiency in financial data systems
• Professional experience taking complex topics and breaking them down for others
• You have a desire to leverage your knowledge and skills to support our clients

Compensation:

• $80,200 – $120,000 base salary per year in the state of WA - New hires should expect to start at the lower end of the range depending on experience
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus based on firm and individual performance

Why Fisher Investments:

We work for a bigger purpose: bettering the investment universe. We take great pride in our inclusive culture, our learning and development framework customized for every employee, and our Great Place to Work Certification. It's the people that make the Fisher purpose possible, and we invest in them by offering exceptional benefits like:

• 100% paid medical, dental and vision premiums for you and your qualifying dependents
• A 50% 401(k) match, up to the IRS maximum
• 20 days of PTO, plus 10 paid holidays
• Family Support programs including 8 week Paid Primary Caregiver Leave, $10,000 fertility, family forming, and hormonal health assistance, and back-up child, adult, and elder care
• This is an in-office role. Based on your role, tenure, and performance eligibility you may have the opportunity to participate in our hybrid work from home program. This program is subject to change.

FISHER INVESTMENTS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER