Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager

Cibc National Trust Company • Boston, MA

265d • $200,000 - $230,000

About The Position

We're building a relationship-oriented bank for the modern world. We need talented, passionate professionals who are dedicated to doing what's right for our clients. At CIBC, we embrace your strengths and your ambitions, so you are empowered at work. Our team members have what they need to make a meaningful impact and are truly valued for who they are and what they contribute. As a Hedge Fund Portfolio Manager, you will perform investment research across all hedge fund strategies globally. You will be responsible for conducting extensive qualitative and quantitative due diligence on hedge fund and private credit strategies/managers and make recommendations. Other responsibilities include developing new investment themes, sourcing and analyzing new strategies, managing and monitoring incumbent managers, and managing funds/portfolios of hedge funds. We highly value continuous improvement and innovation in our research process to target superior performance. We serve in a fiduciary capacity for our clients by working closely with our relationship management and business developments teams across the U.S. to provide sound investment management and advisory services. Furthermore, new strategy and/or fund development is strongly encouraged.

Requirements

• Graduate degree, such as an MBA, preferably in a field such as finance, math, science, or other business-related fields.
• CFA preferred, but not required.
• 15+ years of experience as an investment portfolio manager focused on hedge fund strategies.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to convey information to internal partners and external clients/prospects in a clear and concise manner.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including demonstrated experience identifying and quantifying problems and providing effective resolutions.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Power Point, as well as financial data software, such as Bloomberg and FactSet.
• Strong attention to detail with excellent organization skills and process orientation.
• Strong project management skills.
• Leadership skills to help develop the next generation of leaders.

Responsibilities

• Conduct extensive qualitative and quantitative due diligence on existing investment strategies and make recommendations on external managers.
• Develop and implement different methodologies for managing and analyzing investment portfolios.
• Source and analyze new themes, strategies, and managers.
• Support senior management and the investment officers by performing duties such as research, preparation of analytical studies, reports, and presentations.
• Work with Relationship Managers, Business Development Officers, clients, and prospects to provide manager information and portfolio construction ideas.
• Work with team to write white papers and other informational content on relevant topics, including educational/marketing content to support business development efforts.
• Employ a balanced approach to managing risk by ensuring compliance controls and processes (regulatory, compliance, fiduciary) are integrated into day-to-day activities.
• Contribute to a strong organizational culture through positive, collaborative behaviors resulting in client and employee engagement.
• Pursue continuous improvement and be a problem solver by anticipating obstacles, developing plans to overcome them, and looking for innovative ways to improve.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance, Disability, and Other Insurance Plans.
• Paid Time Off (including Sick Leave, Parental Leave, and Vacation).
• Holidays.
• 401(k).
• Competitive salary.
• Incentive pay.
• Banking benefits.
• Wellbeing support.
• MomentMakers, our social, points-based recognition program.
• Purpose Day; a paid day off dedicated for you to use to invest in your growth and development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Master's degree