Private Wealth Management: Portfolio Manager

JWM Wealth Management; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

JWM Wealth Management seeks a Portfolio Manager for private wealth clients in the Delaware Valley. You will design, implement, and monitor customized portfolios aligned with client objectives and risk tolerance, and work with advisors to build comprehensive plans.

Daily tasks include market research, trade execution, rebalancing, and risk management across asset classes. You will prepare portfolio reviews, present performance and recommendations to clients, and maintain strong relationships

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills to interpret complex financial data and market trends.
• Understanding of capital markets, asset allocation, and risk management.
• Experience in portfolio management with a proven track record.
• Knowledge of trading practices, execution, liquidity, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent quantitative, communication, and presentation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Design, implement, and monitor customized investment portfolios.
• Conduct market and securities research and rebalance portfolios.
• Execute trades and manage risk across asset classes.
• Collaborate with advisors to develop wealth plans including tax strategies and hedging.
• Prepare portfolio reviews and present performance and recommendations to clients.

Skills

Analytical skills

Finance knowledge

Portfolio management

Trading knowledge

Communication skills

Fiduciary responsibility

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA/MS Finance preferred

CFA or CFP desirable

Job description

Role Description

The Private Wealth Management: Portfolio Manager is a full-time, on-site with a hybrid role based in the Delaware Valley region of Philadelphia. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and monitoring customized investment portfolios that align with client objectives, risk tolerance, and time horizons. Day-to-day responsibilities include conducting market and securities research, executing trades, rebalancing portfolios, and managing risk across asset classes and strategies. The Portfolio Manager will collaborate closely with advisors to develop comprehensive wealth management plans, incorporating tax-efficient solutions, alternative investments, and hedging strategies as appropriate. The role also involves preparing portfolio reviews, presenting performance and recommendations to clients, and maintaining strong client relationships through proactive communication and high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial data and market trends.
• Solid foundation in finance, including understanding of capital markets, asset allocation, and risk management principles.
• Proven experience in portfolio management and investments, with a track record of constructing and overseeing diversified portfolios.
• Knowledge of trading practices and execution, including order types, liquidity considerations, and regulatory requirements.
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA, MS Finance) or professional designations (CFA, CFP) are preferred.
• Experience in private wealth management or high-net-worth client advisory, including familiarity with tax-efficient and alternative investment strategies.
• Excellent quantitative, communication, and presentation skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts in clear, client-friendly terms.
• High ethical standards, sound judgment, and a commitment to regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibility.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment and build long-term client relationships.

Company Description: JWM Wealth Management LLC is a privately held firm founded by Jason W. Miller, who brings over 25 years of experience in financial services to deliver tailored wealth management, securities, and advisory solutions. The firm serves entrepreneurs, investors, families, and executives with a private wealth team focused on strategic financial planning and customized portfolio construction. Core services include investment advice, asset allocation, tax-efficient strategies, alternative investments, and risk management and hedging solutions, including life insurance and asset protection strategies. JWM Wealth Management partners with Cetera Advisor Networks LLC, a FINRA/SIPC member broker-dealer and registered investment adviser, to provide compliant, high-standard securities and advisory services, while remaining independently owned and operated. The mission centers on empowering clients with personalized strategies aligned to their financial goals, leveraging deep expertise in financial planning, corporate finance, and client advisory.