Senior Portfolio Manager

RKL Wealth Mgmt LLC; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer match

Competitive paid time off

Job summary

RKL Wealth Mgmt LLC is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to oversee client portfolios and investment strategies. The role requires effective consultation with clients and collaboration with the wealth advisory team.

Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and over 7 years of experience in investment advisory. The position offers a competitive salary between $140,000 - $160,000.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in investment advisory with knowledge of portfolio management.
• Current FINRA Series 65 or Series 7 & 66 license.
• CFA, CFP, or CAIA certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment strategy and oversee client portfolios.
• Consult with clients to develop investment objectives.
• Conduct ongoing research on global economics and financial markets.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Business management acumen

Problem-solving skills

Networking capabilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or related field

Tools

CRM tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Financial planning software (e.g., Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac)

Job description

The Senior Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing the firm’s investment strategy to better service clients while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders. Overseeing client portfolios and assets under management, they participate in client meetings to ensure objectives are being met and maintained. They have an active role in internal and external compliance with applicable policies and regulations.

Success Factors Responsibilities

• Consult with individual and institutional clients to develop investment objectives and constraints, establish appropriate asset allocation, implement strategy and review performance.
• Collaborate with wealth advisory team on trust, estate, and financial planning matters to maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction.
• Develop target portfolios based on the client investment management agreement and client meeting notes, ensuring target objectives are met through appropriate asset allocation.
• Effectively present investment strategies to clients and maintain a holistic approach to planning, providing a current versus future state of assets and investments.
• Implement investment process and analytical framework that aligns with the firm’s investment strategy and work with Trader in executing trades.
• Set investment strategy to adapt to market fluctuations, ensuring optimum portfolio performance results for clients.
• Prepare for investment portfolio reviews as well as monthly and quarterly reports for clients as needed.
• Conduct ongoing research on global economics and financial markets to develop and/or validate potential investment theses or opportunities.
• Proactively stay on top of industry trends and provide client and team members with relevant information to maintain client retention.
• Ensure compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards.
• Actively involve in the community and develop key professional relationships to ensure business growth.
• Maintain confidentiality of external client information as well as internal employee and firm information.

People Management / Relationships

• Take initiative to be a team player and seek out opportunities to help others.
• Treat everyone with respect; develop loyalty and trust within the team.
• Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles.
• Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members.
• Hold self‑accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in the role; remain open to new ideas and suggestions.

Required Skills

• Strong written and verbal communication skills to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff, and to communicate issues and conclusions.
• Analytical and data‑driven with strong problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrate excellent business and financial management acumen.
• Ability to use sound judgment and discretion regarding confidential information.
• Drive to complete performance targets and a track record of meeting or exceeding expectations.
• Ability to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilities.
• Ability to shift focus and adapt to changes.

Education, Experience And Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management, or a related field.
• 7+ years of experience in the investment advisory field with in‑depth knowledge of portfolio management, trading, and market structure.
• Current license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or Series 7 & 66 (combined and active within the last two years); or CFA; or CFP.
• CFA, CFP, or CAIA certifications are a plus.
• Experience using CRM tools.
• Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Previous experience with financial planning software preferred (e.g., Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac).

Essential Functions

• Remain in a stationary position as needed.
• Occasionally move about inside the office and at client offices to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Constantly operate a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copier, and printer.
• Communicate professionally and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed.
• Lift or carry up to 20 pounds.
• Work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed.
• Travel to local and non‑local clients as needed; overnight travel may be required.

Salary

Salary Range: $140,000 - $160,000

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and dependent day‑care expenses.
• Short‑term and long‑term disability coverage.
• Competitive paid time off.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit‑sharing.

Equal Employment Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, in accordance with applicable law.

It is RKL’s policy to make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.