Portfolio Analyst

Brown Advisory•San Francisco, CA

1d•$90 - $115•Onsite

About The Position

Brown Advisory is an independent investment management and strategic advisory firm committed to delivering a combination of first-class performance, strategic advice and the highest level of client service. The firm’s clients—including individuals, families, family offices, endowments, foundations, charities, institutions, consultants, and financial intermediaries—are served by over 1,000 colleagues worldwide, all of whom are equity owners of the firm. Position Summary Brown Advisory’s San Francisco office is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to support the management and oversight of complex client portfolios across a broad range of asset classes and investment strategies. This role is designed for an analytically-minded professional who is interested in markets, portfolio construction, and investment strategy implementation. The Portfolio Analyst works closely with the local Investment Team to support portfolio management for multi-asset class client portfolios. Responsibilities include investment analysis, portfolio monitoring, liquidity management, and assisting in the implementation of client investment strategies. The role requires strong analytical skills, sound judgment, attention to detail, a collaborative mindset, the ability to connect dots across systems and teams, and a willingness to dive into the details of daily portfolio processes. The analyst partners with Portfolio Managers, Investment Solutions, Client Service, and other internal teams to help ensure portfolios are positioned appropriately relative to client objectives and market conditions. This is a high ownership, high precision role for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering a seamless client experience through operational excellence and offers meaningful exposure to portfolio management processes and investment decision-making. The ideal candidate possesses a “can do” mentality and always puts our client’s interests first.

Requirements

1-4 years of experience preferred
Strong quantitative, analytical, problem-solving and interpersonal skills
Bachelor’s degree required. Finance, Economics, Business Administration, Accounting, or related discipline preferred
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and Adobe; Charles River, Factset, Bloomberg, Addepar and APX strongly preferred
Ability to manage multiple priorities and collaborate effectively in a fast-paced team setting
Discretion in handling confidential client information
Passion for financial markets
Must be able to work on-site in the San Francisco office
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future employer-sponsored work authorization (e.g., H-1B , O-1, F-1 (OPT), TN, or any other non-immigrant visa classifications that require employer support or sponsorship).

Responsibilities

Support portfolio management for multi-asset class client portfolios, including monitoring allocations, liquidity management, and analysis of equity, fixed income, and alternative investments.
Assist Portfolio Managers in implementing client investment strategies through portfolio analysis, trade coordination, and ongoing portfolio oversight. Includes analyzing portfolio exposures and cash positioning to support investment decisions, client liquidity needs, and timely portfolio adjustments.
Monitor portfolio activity, including daily review of trades, cash balances, transactions, and account changes, to ensure portfolios remain aligned with client mandates and investment objectives.
Gather and synthesize investment data from internal and external systems to provide Portfolio Managers with insights necessary for daily portfolio management.
Support the evaluation and monitoring of investment strategies and managers in collaboration with the Portfolio Management team and Investment Solutions Group.
Coordinate with internal teams and external managers to track capital activity, valuations, and investment documentation across required platforms.
Assist with investment-related client materials and communications in partnership with Portfolio Managers, Strategic Advisors, Client Service, and Marketing teams.
Contribute to portfolio analysis, investment initiatives, and other client-related projects as needed.