Portfolio Management Associate

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Portfolio Management Associate works with a Portfolio Manager(s) with at least $100 million PM/GPMor CP assets or more than 150 PM/GPM accounts with PM/GPM assets greater than $50 million to carry out the job responsibilities outlined below.

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Regularly meets with clients to discuss investment strategy options and perform market reviews withor on behalf of the Financial Advisor
• Manages clients' estate, trust, retirement and insurance objectives with the Financial Advisor
• Develops marketing and seminar material and helps distribute targeted presentations to clients on behalf of the Financial Advisor
• Screens new client prospects that are developed through leads and referrals to determine suitability for addition to group
• Makes asset allocation recommendations to the group and sets up the portfolio in conjunction with the Financial Advisor
• Critically examines current holdings to evaluate if portfolio action is warranted
• Proactively evaluates and upgrades platforms for the Portfolio Management Group and maintains all hardware; implements decisions by using MATES or CP trading Platform or other Firm's online technologies to input trades
• Determines scope of and performs necessary database and internet research and screening and produces monthly or quarterly reports using proprietary software
• Attends research meetings
• Complies with all industry rules and regulations and Firm policies

Qualifications:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, and SKILLS:

Education and/or Experience

• Minimum of 5 years of post-high school education and/or work experience in a field relevant to the position required
• Four-year college degree or professional certification preferred
• Active Series 7, 63 and 65 or Series 7 and 66
• Additional product licenses may be required

Knowledge/Skills

• Proficient in applicable software applications
• Financial industry and product knowledge
• Successful completion of Portfolio Management Coursework and CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) designation
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with colleagues and clients
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

REPORTS TO:

• Business Service Manager with potential dual-report to a Group Director

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