Apply quantitative, systematic, and rules-based techniques to portfolio management and risk budgeting
Manage portfolios to meet or exceed performance mandates consistent with investment objectives, while adhering to regulatory, firm, and/or client-specific guidelines and restrictions
Generate value proactively through rebalance strategies, analysis of corporate actions, tax overlay strategies, and other opportunistic events
Ensure portfolio risk is holistically and prudently led; align investment and operational processes with sound risk management framework; remain knowledgeable of all regulatory frameworks relevant to portfolios
Strong client communication and presentations skills on complex investment topics to a diverse audience
Calculate fund performance attribution and understand sources of portfolio risk relative to its benchmark
Contribute to investment and system enhancements and development of future states of the ETF and SMA platform working closely with internal developers and third-party vendors
Evaluate new strategies and markets to support product launches from the portfolio management perspective
Build strong working relationships throughout the organization and the industry to execute new initiatives and deliver superior investment outcomes for clients

Requirements

3+ years of experience in the investment management industry
Bachelor’s degree
High attention to detail and ability to work independently once trained
Knowledge of optimization and risk models (for example, Barra, Axioma, Aladdin, etc.)
Excellent verbal and written communication, relationship building (external and internal), and collaborative skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to prioritize while being flexible to shift focus as needed
Demonstrates the American Century Investments Winning Behaviors: Client Focused, Courageous and Accountable, Collaborative, Curious and Adaptable, Competitively Driven
3 years ETF portfolio management, or related, experience strongly preferred
Graduate degree, CFA (or working towards CFA) a plus
Strong technology skills including programming experience – Python, R, etc. with demonstrated investment application a plus

Benefits

Competitive compensation package with bonus plan
Generous PTO and competitive benefits
401k with 5% company match plus annual performance-based discretionary contribution
Tuition reimbursement, formal mentorship program, live and online learning

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard skills

portfolio managementrisk budgetingperformance attributionoptimization modelsrisk modelsprogrammingPythonRETF managementSMA platform development

Soft skills

client communicationpresentation skillsrelationship buildinganalytical skillsproblem-solving skillsattention to detailcollaborative skillsflexibilityindependenceadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor's degreeGraduate degreeCFA