Portfolio Management Operations Specialist

00036 Columbia Mgmt Invst Adv LLC; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in New York is seeking a Portfolio Management Assistant to support daily portfolio operations, trade-readiness, and rebalancing activities. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, operations teams, and vendors in a fast-paced environment to ensure accurate and timely portfolio activity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication, with a background in mathematics or related

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with data-driven approach.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with multi-tasking and prioritization.
• Task-oriented with accountability and timely execution.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams and partners.
• Inquisitive mindset with commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Degree in Mathematics or related quantitative discipline with strong technical and programming skills.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily portfolio validation and monitoring processes, including validation checks, automated reporting review, cash position tracking, and flow monitoring to ensure accurate portfolio operations.
• Identify and upscale portfolio issues requiring immediate attention to minimize operational risk and support timely resolution.
• Implement portfolio rebalance scheduling in preparation for trading activities.
• Support trading and rebalancing activity by raising orders in order management systems and acting as a second set of eyes for Portfolio Managers.
• Execute market orders and manage corporate actions to support accurate and efficient portfolio activity.
• Communicate with external business partners, vendors, internal operations teams, and counterparties to support smooth daily operations.
• Troubleshoot settlement issues, monitor partial fills, and coordinate follow-ups to resolve operational breaks.
• Drive process improvement and documentation initiatives by identifying automation opportunities, developing standard operating procedures, and maintaining process documentation to support business continuity.
• Review client proposals to ensure data integrity before sending to Distribution partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Team collaboration

Learning mindset

Education

Bachelor's in Mathematics or quantitative discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)

Job description

Columbia Threadneedle Investments in New York is seeking a Portfolio Management Assistant to support daily portfolio operations, trade-readiness, and rebalancing activities. You will collaborate with Portfolio Managers, operations teams, and vendors in a fast-paced environment to ensure accurate and timely portfolio activity.

The successful candidate will demonstrate strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication, with a background in mathematics or related