Senior Portfolio Manager, Private Asset Management

TIAA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 160,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TIAA is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager for Private Asset Management to optimize client portfolios in a wealth management context. The role emphasizes individual client-facing investment management, market analysis, and proactive client guidance.

The candidate should have substantial portfolio management experience with individuals, CFA/ CFP credentials preferred, and familiarity with multiple trading and research platforms. Competitive compensation and incentives accompany base salary.

Qualifications

• 5+ years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients.
• 7+ years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• CFA or CFP certification preferred.
• Experience with various trading platforms.
• Experience with investment research platforms.
• Deep understanding of investments and strong client relationship skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee investment portfolios informed by market conditions and economic trends.
• Counsel clients on portfolio adjustments to grow profit based on market and risk analysis.
• Buy and sell securities in client accounts to maintain an investment strategy or reach objectives.
• Determine acceptable risk levels for clients based on time frames, risk preferences, and market conditions.
• Evaluate portfolio performance and ensure compliance with regulatory standards and disclosures.
• Develop and implement new products, processes, or standards impacting portfolio management results.
• Maintain and inform clients of market conditions, research updates, and portfolio performance.
• Keep the team informed on capital markets knowledge to guide decisions.

Skills

Portfolio management

Client relationship management

Market analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree

CFA or CFP certification

Tools

Trading platforms

Investment research platforms

Job description

Portfolio Management

The Portfolio Manager optimizes the investment performance of client portfolios by selecting assets that maximize return while appropriately balancing risk. This job is a recognized master in Portfolio Management and utilizes investment and analytical expertise to build investment portfolios, manage client expectations and transactions, and achieve clients' overall investment objectives.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Oversees successful investment portfolios informed by market conditions and economic trends.
• Counsels clients on portfolio adjustments to grow client’s profit based on industry trends identified through market and risk analysis.
• Buys and sells securities in client accounts to maintain a specific investment strategy or to reach an investment objective.
• Determines acceptable risk levels for clients based on time frames, risk preferences, return expectations, and market conditions.
• Evaluates the performance of investment portfolios and ensures compliance with standards provided by regulatory organizations, including conformance with investor disclosures, privacy laws, anti-money laundering requirements, and anti-fraud measures.
• Develops and implements new products, processes, standards or operational plans that will have impact on the achievement of Portfolio Management results.
• Maintains new and existing client relationships, including informing clients of market conditions, updating them on investment research and economic trends, and meeting with them to discuss their portfolio performance and investment objectives.
• Maintains and informs team of updated knowledge of capital markets and the investment management industry to make informed decisions and implement best practices.

Educational Requirements

• University (Degree) Preferred

Work Experience

• 5 Years Required; 7 Years Preferred

Physical Requirements

• Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level

9IC

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients

Preferred Qualifications

• 7+ years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients
• Bachelor’s degree
• CFA or CFP certification
• Previous experience with various trading platforms
• Previous experience with investment research platforms
• Deep understanding of investments with a high level of acumen
• Strong proficiency and deep demonstrated background in client relationship building skill set

PLEASE NOTE: TIAA's Senior Portfolio Manager - Private Asset Management is an individual client-facing, investment manager opportunity (wealth management). Candidates should possess this level of individual client-facing experience prior to application.

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Related SkillsChange Management, Client Financial Planning, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Investment Reporting Oversight, Portfolio Management, Resourcefulness, Tax

Anticipated Posting End Date:

2026-10-31Base Pay Range: $160,000/yr - $190,000/yr

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

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