Portfolio Analyst, Funds

Vident Asset Management•Alpharetta, GA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Vident Asset Management, LLC is expanding its team with a Portfolio Analyst position, based locally in the greater Atlanta area. This role will work closely with dynamic trading and portfolio management teams, both locally and virtually. Vident Asset Management is a specialized exposure and solutions provider that partners with clients to assess new opportunities and bring investment ideas to life. Founded in 2013, Vident offers a unique portfolio of ETFs, serves as a trusted sub-advisor in the ETF industry, specializes in crafting bespoke indexes and models, and supports a robust SMA platform. The company traditionally partners with institutional investors, asset managers, and wealth management firms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Finance or similar.
2+ years of experience in the investment management field or related academic study.
Possess or be working to obtain a CFA Charter.
Hard-working and eager to learn in a fast-paced, innovative environment.
Motivated by eagerness to learn about new technology and financial techniques.
Committed to intellectual integrity, transparency, and openness.
Able to prioritize and optimize own workload as a function of unexpected events and existing parallel/serial workflows.
Excellent problem-solving, communication, and analytical skills.
Expert Microsoft Excel user and strong Microsoft Office skills.
Experience with Bloomberg Port.
Ability to think independently and creatively approach data analysis and communicate complex ideas clearly.
Working knowledge of equity markets, portfolio construction, tax optimization, and portfolio risk analytics.
Experience with portfolio optimizers and factor risk models.
Team player with strong quantitative, analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
Align with Vident core values of Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Inclusion & Humility, Exceptional Performance, and Intellectual Curiosity.

Responsibilities

Manage and support ETF and mutual fund management.
Support all investment-related aspects of fund products, including product research, implementation, portfolio construction, trade review, risk management, and performance monitoring.
Support the management of fund portfolios, including account setup, daily reconciliation, ETF creation and redemption, portfolio management, custom in-kind redemption, and portfolio trading.
Understand index data workflow and calculation.
Enhance and support the product trade workflow and portfolio monitoring functions.
Monitor index changes and curate buy lists for corporate actions.
Support client requests ranging from sample portfolio review to client reporting.
Perform regular reporting for internal and client use.
Perform tracking difference reporting.
Work with the fund operation team to help with reconciliation breaks.
Participate in presentations and conference calls.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.