Description

Job Description
Client Portfolio Management & Execution Oversight

• Structure and manage discretionary client portfolios aligned with investment objectives and strategy
• Execute portfolio-level trades and rebalance instructions, ensuring proper approvals, documentation, and timely completion
• Track all SMA portfolios to ensure allocations remain aligned with client mandates; escalate anomalies

Fund Administration & Daily Operational Tracking

• Prepare and share daily transaction updates summarizing activities across all portfolios
• Track and manage autopay mandates to ensure correct processing of standing client instructions
• Review and share the Daily SMA Portfolio Update, flagging breaches, shortfalls, or unexpected movements
• Monitor and document upfront interest payments, redemptions, and special payout instructions, ensuring timely execution
• Oversee internal portfolio dashboards and ensure data integrity for all active accounts
• Collaborate with Finance to align daily trade data with accounting and treasury operations

Liability Reporting

• Ensure timely preparation of the liabilities report, capturing outstanding obligations, scheduled payments, and leverage positions to support portfolio rebalancing and liquidity management decisions

Client Reporting & Communication

• Lead Portfolio Strategy Calls and work with the Wealth Management team to hold client portfolio reviews
• Maintain clear audit trails and communication records on investment actions tied to client accounts
• Ensure client-facing materials are updated and error-free ahead of review sessions

Product Support & Collaboration

• Maintain up-to-date product sheets for managed portfolio offerings
• Collaborate with the Fund Manager and Head, Business Development on input for quarterly product marketing decks
• Share performance trends, rebalancing insights, and mandate feedback for product refinement

Trade Execution Accuracy & Controls

• Executes client trades for both fixed income and equities as requested
• Oversee settlements and liaise with custodians to ensure operational accuracy
• Track trade slippage, settlement errors, and compliance with internal mandates
• Ensure no outstanding trade anomalies go unaddressed beyond SLA

Team Leadership & Strategic Support

• Coach junior team members in portfolio operations and investment thinking
• Participate in cross-functional initiatives and investment projects as assigned

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• 100% of SMA trade executions and reports delivered on time and error-free
• Daily SMA Portfolio Updates and Liabilities Reports submitted on time
• Portfolio Strategy Call per quarter
• Portfolio review calls per client (tracked with Wealth)
• Customer satisfaction score / transaction-level NPS

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Investment Management, Accounting, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related field.
• CFA, CAIA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in portfolio management, investment strategy, or asset allocation.
• Expertise in portfolio optimization, risk-adjusted return analysis, and financial modeling.
• Strong understanding of fund accounting.
• Deep knowledge of macroeconomic trends, sector research, and asset pricing models.
• Proficiency in financial and analytical tools, including:
• Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, Morningstar (investment research & market intelligence).
• Excel (VBA), Python, R (quantitative modeling & statistical analysis).
• Tableau, Power BI (data visualization & investment analytics).
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and leadership skills.