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Portfolio Manager III

Albany, New York

Job Description:

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Job Description:

This job is responsible for working with complex, high-net-worth investors to create customized investment strategies. Key responsibilities include evaluating, designing, constructing, managing, and monitoring all aspects of discretionary portfolio management including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, investment reviews, and proactive client communication. Job expectations include helping teams to drive client retention and business development, while mentoring associates.

Responsibilities:

• Works to understand the client's situation and circumstances to develop and recommend an investment strategy tailored to their unique goals and objectives

• Manages all aspects of the client's investment portfolio including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, and investment reviews

• Collaborates with teammates to deliver the bank's full array of integrated solutions, such as equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and Specialty Asset Management as appropriate

• Engages with clients to review investment performance and anticipated market changes based on economic and industry analysis

• Stays up-to-date on recommendations from the Chief Investment Office, current market conditions, and economic trends to anticipate and mitigate investment risks

• Develops meaningful relationships with clients, while demonstrating the highest care, skill, diligence, and ethics

Required Qualifications:

• A minimum of 10 years of investment decision making and financial consulting experience working with high net worth clients and ultra-high net worth clients.

• This individual will have held positions of increasing responsibility with an established and prestigious financial services firm, most likely in a wealth management, private banking and/or trust field.

• Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services required through extensive related work experience.

• Broad-based technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal and operations necessary to service clients.

• Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars or law school.

• Skills and experience in negotiating, delegating, leadership, superior client service and relationship management skills required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or equivalent financial services/business experience preferred as well as hold appropriate credentials such as CPA, CFP and or CFA designation.

• A graduate degree such as MBA or JD preferred

• The ideal candidate will bring an appropriate mix of financial services expertise, management and business development experience

Skills:

• Advisory

• Client Investments Management

• Customer and Client Focus

• Investment Management

• Presentation Skills

• Active Listening

• Analytical Thinking

• Attention to Detail

• Client Experience Branding

• Valuation Ethics and Practice Standards

• Collaboration

• Critical Thinking

• Data Quality Management

• Trading

• Written Communications

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week:

40

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