Investment Portfolio Associate

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Collects fundamental research on related companies as requested by Financial Advisors.
• Uses analytical tools, software and methodologies to research investment products, asset allocation and comparative analysis on portfolios.
• Assists in preparation of written industry and company specific reports
• Assists in development of financial models for revenue and income forecasts.
• Assists with research and analytics used in Investment Strategy white papers for Financial Advisors.
• Assists with preparation of presentations, portfolio/equity analyses, and proposals for High Net Worth and institutional clients and prospects.
• May participate in client meetings to identify client goals and tolerances.
• Assists with developing individualized client investment strategy for Financial Advisor.
• Responds to inquiries from Financial Advisors to research and resolve issues.
• Prepares customized written industry and company specific reports upon request to Financial Advisor.
• Assists in development of financial models to forecast team revenue and income.
• Assists with preparation of scheduled and ad hoc performance reports.
• Maintains checklists for tracking periodic investment managers’ reviews by third party and independent investment manager searches.
• Generates periodic reports on investment analyses and peer group comparisons with relevant investment benchmarks for clients.
• Interfaces effectively with all levels of staff in managing portfolios.
• Completes ad hoc projects and reports as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Software necessary for portfolio analysis.
• Investment concepts, practices and procedures used in the industry.
• Principles of estate planning, trusts and securities industry operations.
• Financial markets and products.
• Effectively managing client relationships.
• Strategic planning as part of client retention focus.
• Gathering and compiling information and data.
• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
• Complete job duties independently, with little supervision.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide a high level of service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain currency in industry services and products.
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines and goals in a fast paced environment.

• Effectively managing client relationships.
• Strategic planning as part of client retention focus.
• Gathering and compiling information and data.
• Preparing and delivering written and oral presentations.
• Operating standard office equipment and using required software applications.
• Complete job duties independently, with little supervision.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide a high level of service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain currency in industry services and products.
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines and goals in a fast paced environment.

• Complete job duties independently, with little supervision.
• Partner with other functional areas to accomplish objectives.
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Provide a high level of service.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels.
• Participate in professional organizations and activities.
• Maintain currency in industry services and products.
• Manage multiple tasks with changing priorities to meet deadlines and goals in a fast paced environment.

• Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in related field with a minimum of two (2) years of experience in financial services environment with an emphasis on conducting market research and analysis, or any equivalent combination of education, experience and/or training approved by Human Resources.

• SIE required provided that an exemption or grandfathering cannot be applied.
• Series 7 required.
• Series 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state.
• Additional licenses or designations may be required as needed.