Portfolio Manager

MCI; United States; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plans

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

MCI is seeking an experienced Portfolio Trader to actively trade and manage multi‑asset portfolios. You will develop strategies, monitor markets, and ensure compliant, timely execution within risk limits.

The role requires strong quantitative skills, familiarity with Bloomberg and programming tools, and the ability to deliver actionable performance insights in a fast‑paced environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience.
• Demonstrated experience in active trading or portfolio management.
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, derivatives, and hedging techniques.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analytical tools (Bloomberg, Python, R, Excel, MATLAB, etc.).
• Exceptional analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills.
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven trading environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively trade and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes in line with investment objectives and risk parameters.
• Develop, implement, and refine trading strategies.
• Monitor real-time market activity, economic indicators, and portfolio exposures to identify opportunities.
• Conduct back testing and performance attribution to assess strategy effectiveness.
• Oversee asset allocation, liquidity, and risk‑adjusted returns within defined limits.
• Ensure timely, efficient trade execution while maintaining compliance standards.
• Collaborate with analysts and senior stakeholders to enhance portfolio performance and strategic alignment.
• Prepare detailed reports on trading performance, portfolio composition, and market outlook.

Skills

Active trading

Portfolio management

Financial modeling

Bloomberg

Python

Excel

MATLAB

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance

Equivalent experience

Tools

Bloomberg

Python

R

Excel

MATLAB

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Actively trade and manage portfolios across multiple asset classes in line with investment objectives and risk parameters
• Develop, implement, and refine trading strategies
• Monitor real-time market activity, economic indicators, and portfolio exposures to identify opportunities
• Conduct back testing and performance attribution to assess strategy effectiveness
• Oversee asset allocation, liquidity, and risk‑adjusted returns within defined limits
• Ensure timely, efficient trade execution while maintaining compliance standards
• Collaborate with analysts and senior stakeholders to enhance portfolio performance and strategic alignment
• Prepare detailed reports on trading performance, portfolio composition, and market outlook

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, or related field, or equivalent experience
• Demonstrated experience in active trading or portfolio management
• Strong knowledge of equities, fixed income, derivatives, and hedging techniques
• Proficiency in financial modeling and analytical tools (Bloomberg, Python, R, Excel, MATLAB, etc.)
• Exceptional analytical, decision‑making, and communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast‑paced, performance‑driven trading environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional designations such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, or equivalent
• Experience in hedge funds, proprietary trading, or institutional asset management
• Exposure to systematic or algorithmic trading strategies and portfolio automation tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive starting compensation based on experience
• Paid Time Off and paid holidays
• Incentives and rewards—including cash bonuses and prizes
• Health, dental, and vision coverage after 60 days of employment (MEC plans after 30 days)
• Retirement savings programs where available
• Short‑term disability coverage
• Life and supplemental insurance options
• Career growth through internal promotions
• Paid training and skill development programs
• Team‑oriented, engaging work environment with casual dress code

Job operates in a professional office environment. The employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint. Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.

Must be willing to submit to drug screening. Job offers are contingent on drug screening results (does not apply in Canada).

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community. All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.