Equity Trader / Portfolio Analyst

Equity Trader / Portfolio Analyst

Job Description:

Payden & Rygel, a Los Angeles-headquartered, multi-asset investment manager seeks to fill an equity trader / portfolio analyst position with the following responsibilities:

Trader responsibilities:

• Execute buys and sells of equity securities, including:
  1. US and non-US common stock
  2. Preferred stock
  3. Equity Derivatives
• Research/analyze market levels and provide market color/insights.
• Monitor PM’s and Strategist’s price targets.
• Monitor compliance limits for portfolios, resolve trade issues, and price securities.

Portfolio Analyst responsibilities:

• Formulate and construct trade programs that adhere to investment guidelines.
• Determine and analyze portfolio construction and risk exposures.
• Perform portfolio and index level performance analyses.
• Prepare monthly/quarterly/yearly reports.
• Perform portfolio, index, and security analyses.

• Maintain question/answer RFP database.  Assist in responding to RFPs.
• Performing longer-term equity/bond research projects.

Ideal characteristics:

• Collaborative, bright, quick learner, good attitude, attention to detail, articulate. Two to five years of relevant experience required. Programming / database management skills desired. College degree required, as is a CFA or CFA candidacy.