Senior Portfolio Implementation Strategist

Harris Associates; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Profit sharing

401(k) plan

Tuition reimbursement

Commuter benefits

Wellness programs

Volunteer programs

Job summary

Harris Associates seeks a Senior Portfolio Implementation Specialist in Chicago to support Portfolio Managers and cross-functional teams, handling order origination, pre-trade reviews, and cash flow monitoring. You will liaise with Compliance, Client Service, and PMs to ensure guideline adherence and timely portfolio actions.

The role requires 5+ years in investment management, strong knowledge of investment processes, and proficiency with Charles River IMS, Bloomberg/FactSet, and Salesforce.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic track record.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in the investment management industry.
• Knowledge of investment process and understanding of various product types.
• Experience reviewing client and regulatory guidelines.
• Interest in financial markets and instruments.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels of the firm.
• Willingness to learn

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers and Traders to facilitate the implementation of investment strategies via order origination in Charles River IMS for all Harris client and product types.
• Utilize critical thinking to anticipate portfolio management needs and provide suggestions for portfolio adjustments.
• Perform dispersion monitoring and provide recommendations to Portfolio Managers on portfolio rebalances.
• Conduct all pre-trade compliance reviews and monitor portfolio positions versus client and regulatory guidelines; propose adjustments to ensure adherence.
• Review and monitor cash levels across all products; perform cash flow management.
• Perform client account onboarding activities and transitions; translate client guidelines into enforceable rules in Charles River IMS.
• Respond to ad hoc requests from Portfolio Managers and provide analytical support.
• Perform trading updates for model delivery clients per trade rotation policy.
• Monitor for tax trading opportunities and suggest potential tax trades.
• Understand, originate and validate derivative transactions.
• Coordinate responses with PM team for corporate action elections.
• Facilitate due diligence and implementation of unique portfolio management scenarios.
• Perform quality control over team activities when requested.
• Participate in meetings with clients and external parties.
• Assist with trade error responses and remediations.
• Demonstrate awareness of settlements, accounting, and corporate action processing.

Skills

Portfolio management

Regulatory compliance

Analytical thinking

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Charles River IMS

Bloomberg/FactSet

Salesforce

Job description

Harris Associates seeks a Senior Portfolio Implementation Specialist in Chicago to support Portfolio Managers and cross-functional teams, handling order origination, pre-trade reviews, and cash flow monitoring. You will liaise with Compliance, Client Service, and PMs to ensure guideline adherence and timely portfolio actions.

The role requires 5+ years in investment management, strong knowledge of investment processes, and proficiency with Charles River IMS, Bloomberg/FactSet, and Salesforce.