job description - Portfolio Implementation Analyst
The Portfolio Implementation team models Portfolio Manager driven investment views, facilitates tactical trade instructions, monitors asset allocations and cash balances, and manages portfolio constructions and liquidations. The team work in a dynamic, fast paced environment where accuracy and clear communication are paramount to success. The team collaborate closely with multiple departments across the business including portfolio managers, dealers, operations, compliance and client onboarding.
In this role you will:
- Collaborate with portfolio managers and dealers to efficiently implement investment views across portfolios
- Oversee trade orders from inception to completion
- Develop expertise in the order management systems and actively seek to improve processes
- Handle oversight of fund cash flows, rebalancing of portfolios, and ongoing monitoring of asset allocations, cash positions, and foreign exchange sweeps
- Manage currency hedging for all relevant portfolios, including necessary rolls and adjustments
- Develop an understanding of investment mandates and monitor portfolio compliance with investment guidelines and regulatory restrictions
You should consider applying if you have:
- A minimum of 2 years experience in a similar role
- A relevant degree. CFA advantageous
System skills:
- Familiarity with Charles River and ThinkFolio; experience with Charles River is highly advantageous
- Proficiency in Excel and a solid understanding of MS Office
- Bloomberg
Personal qualities:
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Strong investment knowledge with a keen interest in financial markets and instruments
- A meticulous attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy
- Robust problem-solving abilities
Some of the attributes we look for in a person are:
- The ability to ‘approach and own’ and continuously look for opportunities to develop
- Driven by results
- A client focused and collaborative approach
- The ability to build and maintain meaningful relationships
We are an independent, active global asset manager,the firm offers distinctive active strategies across equities, fixed income, multi-asset and alternatives to institutions, advisors, and individuals.
