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Investment Analyst

Employer
Sage Financial Group
Location
Hybrid
Salary
Commensurate with Experience and/or Skills
Closing date
May 20, 2022

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Job Function
Performance Analysis
Industry Sector
Asset Management
Employment Type
Full Time
Education
Bachelors

Sage Financial Group, an independent, privately held firm is looking for a passionate, team-oriented professional to join our team as an Investment Analyst. This is a unique opportunity for someone with previous professional experience to become an integral member of our high performing organization.

The Investment Analyst, as an integral member of the Sage Investment Division, will help to conduct and formulate the firm’s investment strategy, research, communications, and portfolio implementation.  The Investment Division works in close collaboration with Senior Management and the Wealth Management teams, which are supported by operational teams with deep expertise.

Primary Responsibilities

  • Economic and Investment Research and Strategy  
    • Help to shape Sage’s investment outlook with respect to (a) economic and market conditions and (b) existing and new investment offerings.
    • Participate in the firm’s investment committee meetings, as well as other investment discussions with some clients, third-party investment firms, and internal team members.
    • Monitor and update Sage’s investment allocation profiles for clients, the goal of which is to optimize risk-adjusted returns for each client profile according to the parameters of Sage’s investment philosophy.
  • Investment Analysis 
    • Evaluate Sage’s current and potential investment recommendations, including equity, fixed income, and alternative investment mutual funds, ETFs, and separately managed accounts.
    • Develop investment and asset allocation models.
    • Analyze and monitor Sage’s investment performance.
    • Write regular and periodic reports for internal and external distribution.
  • Client Communications
    • Advance Sage’s investment management mission to clients through clear and regular communication (e.g., e-mail publications, presentations, white papers) of our economic and investment perspectives and our attention to financial planning considerations.
    • Address specific client and prospect inquiries, analysis, and review individual stock and bond portfolios.
  • Investment Operations
    • Portfolio model implementation using existing software (Tamarac)
    • Periodic trading
       

Related Responsibilities and Expectations

  • Professional Development. Sage places a high priority on the professional development of all staff members through (a) hands-on experience, (b) mentoring, (c) participation in continuing educational opportunities related to pertinent licensing and professional designations, and (d) active tracking and understanding of emerging financial management practices and standards. We have an orientation program and work regularly with all team members to develop their professional skills. At Sage we not only support each other; we also actively work to make each other better.
     
  • Ownership Mindset.  (a) Enhance performance by accepting ownership for all tasks, (b) seek to align personal and professional goals with the company’s goals, and (c) have a strong sense of commitment to the overall success of the firm.
  • Supervision/Training.  (a) Foster a collaborative team environment, and (b) help to develop the knowledge and skills of less-tenured employees.
  • Additional Projects.  (a) Participate in firm-wide initiatives related to enhancing internal processes and the overall client experience at Sage, and (b) assist with general operations tasks as needed.

Required Experience and Knowledge

  • Robust interpersonal, communication, and listening skills
  • Self-motivated, independent thinker with strong problem-solving abilities
  • Strong and clear writing skills with experience making persuasive cases
  • Precise and efficient; detail-oriented with strong work ethic
  • Excellent organizational and research skills
  • Strong quantitative and analytical abilities, including financial modelling skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, Outlook. Strong Excel skills. Knowledge of Factset, Python,  and Tamarac a plus.
  • Well-versed in global current events and financial markets.
  • Professional designation (e.g., CFA, CFP) or other advanced degree preferred and/or in progress
  • Two or more years of experience
  • High ethical standards

                                                                

COMPANY DESCRIPTION

Founded in 1989, Sage Financial Group is an independent, privately held, registered investment advisor.  Sage manages approximately $3 billion of assets and provides investment management and financial planning services to more than 700 high-net worth clients.

Sage has a strong culture grounded in an emphasis on client service, teamwork, discipline, a sense of responsibility for the local community, and a desire to always improve.

Sage has been recognized as a top wealth manager nationally by Barron’s (2021) and the Financial Times (2020), and locally, by the Philadelphia Business Journal (2021) and Philadelphia Magazine (2021).  Sage has been featured and/or cited in The Wall Street Journal, SmartMoney, Financial Planning, Inc. and CNBC.  Sage also provided a daily investment report on CBS affiliate, KYW News Radio, the most widely listened to radio station in Philadelphia for over 20 years.*

In 1995, the co-founders of Sage Financial Group, David, Alan, and Stephen Cohn, founded Sage Online, a leading source of online investment information for individual investors and an anchor tenant of America Online’s Personal Finance Channel. Alan and Stephen also co-authored The Sage Guide to Mutual Funds (HarperCollins), and starting in 2001, they have led private equity investments in other businesses.  Their entrepreneurial mindset sets the tone for Sage Financial Group, as does their commitment to providing the highest level of personal service and objective advice to all Sage clients.

Please submit cover letter and resume to Alan Cohn at acohn@sagefinancial.com.

*For more information about Sage Financial Group and related disclosures, visit www.sagefinancial.com.

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