Portfolio Associate

XYPN•Bozeman, MT

2d•$68,000 - $92,000•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented and intellectually curious Portfolio Associate to join our growing investment team. This role is designed for an investment professional interested in developing toward portfolio management responsibilities while gaining hands-on experience across trading, portfolio implementation, investment research, and advisor support. As a Portfolio Associate, you will be responsible for executing trades and portfolio changes for a group of advisors while supporting investment research, due diligence, and portfolio analysis efforts. You'll play an important role in helping ensure portfolios are implemented accurately and efficiently, while developing a deep understanding of portfolio management through direct involvement in both investment decision-making and execution. You'll also serve as a knowledgeable resource for advisors on portfolio implementation, investment models, and platform offerings, and contribute to strategic initiatives that improve the efficiency and scalability of our investment platform. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys analytical thinking, values precision and accuracy, and is excited to build investment, trading, and advisor-facing skills.

Requirements

4-9 years experience either: placing trades at a large custodian, investment manager, RIA, of other financial services firm or performing investment research, with an asset-class specific focus
Solid understanding of portfolio management concepts and trading processes.
You have a knack for noticing small discrepancies; you fill crucial information into forms (like account numbers!) with little to no error. You proofread your work before submitting it.
Tech-savviness and the ability to pick up new technology
Comfort navigating trading platforms and custodian interfaces.
Experience with investment tools/systems and a process-improvement mindset.
You can work under tight deadlines without even breaking a sweat as you flex your brag-worthy time management skills.
Familiarity in self-directing your days—you can manage your projects and tasks, seek out support, and re-prioritize as needed.
Authorized to work and live in the United States

Nice To Haves

Experience using Orion and their trading software, Eclipse.
Experience working with Charles Schwab as a custodian.
You’re using AI tools in a trading capacity
You’ve passed CFA level 2 or more

Responsibilities

Execute all trade requests accurately and within established service level agreements
Process trade instructions and system-recommended portfolio rebalances
Review proposed trades for accuracy, submit to custodians, and monitor execution and allocations
Confirm portfolio allocations and household setups are correct for both new and existing clients
Respond to portfolio implementation and trading-related questions from internal teams and advisors
Assist in PM onboarding calls with new advisors joining XYPN Sapphire, implementing portfolio transitions from prior firms.
Maintain detailed records of trading activity and processes
Support the portfolio management team with portfolio analyses and data requests
Prepare investment research reports on specific asset classes and model holdings
Perform due diligence and review of advisor lead custom models
Assist in maintaining model marketing materials and YCharts Model Marketplace Dashboards
Contribute to internal investment content and participate in the creation of firm-level research
Ad hoc portfolio analysis as requested by financial advisors
Lead or contribute to process improvement and automation initiatives within the investment team
Collaborate cross-functionally to enhance trading workflows and operational efficiency
Support the needs of the Investment Policy Committee with data and project work

Benefits

$68,000 - $92,000 Annually
100%- employer-funded Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Unlimited vacation days to maintain work-life harmony (we require that you take a minimum of 3 weeks of vacation per year)
9 paid holidays (we offer flexible holidays!)
401(k) with match; you put in 6%, and we put in 4.5%.
12 weeks paid parental leave for the birth or adoption of a child.
Health insurance w/ employer contribution.
Dental, Vision, Voluntary Life and AD&D, and Accident insurance options.
Pet insurance availability
Health Savings & Flex Spending (Health, Limited & Dependent Care) Accounts available
Employer-paid Life and AD&D insurance.
Employer-paid Long Term Disability coverage.
Up to $150/month to cover the cost of working with a financial planner, plus up to $500 toward the upfront fee.
$2000/year (prorated by start date) to put towards professional development
$250/quarter to spend on yourself specific to our core value of "Be Well Being You.”
$500 donated to a non-profit organization of your choice when you volunteer 40 hours within the calendar year.
A sabbatical program that includes a cash bonus and extra time off at 5, 10, and 15 years.
Subsidized employer-sponsored childcare through our internal child care program. (Subject to availability)
Various Gym discounts
Company-owned laptop computer provided (Apple Products).