Portfolio Implementation Senior Associate - CAIS Advisors

CAIS; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is seeking a skilled professional to join their Portfolio Implementation team. This role focuses on optimizing portfolio construction and risk management to enhance investment outcomes. The ideal candidate will bring experience in portfolio implementation and trading operations, along with strong coding skills in Python or Java/Kotlin. They will work collaboratively across teams to drive automation and process improvements, ensuring alignment with investment objectives. Join a company recognized as a Best Place to Work, where you can thrive in an inclusive environment and contribute to meaningful financial solutions.

Benefits

Generously subsidized healthcare

100% employer paid dental and vision insurance

Employer matched retirement plan

Wellness programs

Generous PTO and parental leave

Flexible, hybrid in-office model

Qualifications

• Experience in portfolio implementation and trading operations for liquid portfolios.
• Strong coding skills for automation and portfolio analysis.

Responsibilities

• Monitor portfolio exposures and risks to ensure compliance with objectives.
• Generate and execute portfolio trades while monitoring transaction costs.
• Design and enhance portfolio implementation systems for optimization.

Skills

Portfolio Implementation

Trading Operations

Investment Operations

Python

Java/Kotlin

Attention to Detail

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree (preferred)

Tools

Order Management Systems (e.g., Enfusion, EMSX/AIM, Charles River)

Portfolio Management Systems

Job description

New York City

CAIS is the pioneer in democratizing access to and education about alternative investments for independent financial advisors, empowering them to engage and transact with leading asset managers on a massive scale through a wide variety of alternative investment products and technology solutions. CAIS provides financial advisors with a broad selection of alternative investment strategies, including hedge funds, private equity, private credit, real estate, digital assets, and structured notes. CAIS also delivers industry-leading technology, operational efficiency, and world-class client service throughout the pre-trade, trade, and post-trade experience. CAIS supports over 50,000 advisors who oversee more than $6 trillion in network assets.

CAIS Advisors is a SEC registered investment advisor that provides, or expects to provide, discretionary advisory services to private funds and registered investment companies, as well offer non-discretionary services for customized alternative investment model portfolios available to financial institutions that access the CAIS Platform. Funds managed by CAIS Advisors will engage in multi-manager fund-of-funds strategies such as private equity, private credit, hedge funds, real assets, and other strategies such as co-investments and secondaries.

CAIS is seeking a skilled professional to join the Portfolio Implementation team, responsible for optimizing portfolio construction, execution, and risk management to enhance investment outcomes. The ideal candidate will have experience in portfolio implementation, trading operations, or investment operations for liquid portfolios, with a strong technical skill set to drive automation and process improvements. This role requires a keen analytical mindset, attention to detail, and the ability to collaborate across investment, trading, risk, and compliance teams. The candidate should be passionate about enhancing portfolio efficiency through technology-driven solutions while ensuring alignment with investment objectives and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Portfolio & Risk Management: Monitor portfolio exposures, liquidity, and risks to ensure alignment with investment objectives and compliance with legal/regulatory limits. Identify and resolve issues proactively. Develop reporting frameworks to enhance transparency and decision-making for portfolio managers and stakeholders.
• Portfolio Rebalancing & Trading: Generate and execute portfolio trades, coordinating with traders to ensure efficient execution while monitoring transaction costs and execution quality.
• Automation & System Development: Design, develop, and enhance portfolio implementation systems, incorporating automation, reporting tools, and data-driven insights to optimize workflows.
• Process Optimization: Continuously evaluate and refine portfolio implementation workflows, identifying and implementing best practices to improve efficiency and reduce operational risks.

Requirements:

• Experience in portfolio implementation, trading operations, or investment operations for liquid portfolios (private markets experience is a plus but not required).
• Strong coding skills (Python, Java/Kotlin, etc.) for automation, portfolio analysis, and data management. Knowledge of Order Management Systems (e.g., Enfusion, EMSX/AIM, Charles River) a plus.
• Familiarity with portfolio management and risk systems. Experience with Order Management Systems (OMS) and knowledge of legal/regulatory compliance is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to collaborate cross-functionally with investment, operations, trading, risk, legal, and compliance teams.

CAIS is consistently recognized as a Best Place to Work, and our culture is at the heart of our success. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where employees can be their most authentic selves and feel inspired and supported to bring their voice forward to drive community, growth, and innovation. We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital or veteran status, pregnancy or disability, or any other basis protected under applicable law. Learn more about our culture, benefits, and people at https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers .

CAIS’ compensation package includes a market competitive salary, a performance bonus, and exceptional benefits. If you are located in New York, New York, the base salary range for this role is $120,000 - $160,000 . Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and specific office location.

CAIS offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes generously subsidized healthcare with 100% employer paid dental and vision insurance, an employer matched retirement plan, wellness programs, and generous PTO and parental leave. Additionally, CAIS offers a flexible, hybrid in-office model; for most roles, we do not require a minimum number of days in office per week. For more information on our benefits and career opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.caisgroup.com/our-company/careers .

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