Portfolio Implementation Analyst

Allspring Global Investments Holdings, LLC • Charlotte, NC

4d • Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a Portfolio Implementation Analyst to join our investment organization during an exciting period of growth. This role will support the ongoing growth of our active ETF platform, as well as other traditional investment vehicles. The position sits at the intersection of portfolio management, ETF capital markets, trading, operations, and technology, offering meaningful exposure to investment decision‑making across equity and fixed income strategies. It is well‑suited for a mid‑level professional who brings strong execution skills and is interested in expanding their scope and impact over time within a growing investment platform. We currently operate in a hybrid working model, whereby you will be required to work in-office 4 days per week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience
• Approximately 5–7 years of experience in asset management, investments, trading, or portfolio implementation
• Hands‑on experience supporting equity or fixed income portfolios (experience with both is a plus)
• Working knowledge of portfolio implementation concepts, market structure, and trading workflows
• Understanding of ETFs and/or mutual funds, including operational and structural considerations
• Strong attention to detail and risk awareness
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment
• Remain in stationary position for prolonged periods of time
• Operate computer programs and software
• Ability to communicate effectively with audiences in person and in electronic formats
• Day-to-day contact with others (co-workers and/or public)
• Ability to work in a collaborative business environment in close quarters with peers and varying interruptions.

Nice To Haves

• Experience supporting ETFs, including in‑kind create and redeem activity
• Familiarity with Bloomberg (AIM, ETFO), FactSet, CRD, or similar systems
• Experience working with multiple account structures (ETFs, mutual funds, SMAs, UCITS, long/short portfolios)
• Exposure to process improvement, automation, or technology initiatives
• Basic knowledge of SQL, VBA, or Python is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the launch and ongoing management of ETFs, partnering closely with portfolio management, capital markets, trading, operations, legal, compliance, and technology teams.
• Implement daily portfolio activity across equity and fixed income ETFs, mutual funds, and related investment vehicles, including: Managing cash flows, inflows/outflows, and equitized cash, Raising and investing cash, Rebalancing portfolios to models, benchmarks, and exposure targets, Monitoring and executing corporate actions.
• Support in‑kind create and redeem activity, including: Responding to negotiated and custom in‑kind orders, Constructing create/redeem baskets using internal tools and market data, Coordinating with ETF capital markets teams, market makers, and authorized participants.
• Collaborate with Portfolio Managers on tax‑aware implementation, including gain/loss management and custom basket activity.
• Validate trade lists, run pre‑trade compliance checks, and coordinate execution with trading partners.
• Participate in complex transactions, special projects, and new product initiatives.
• Maintain accurate strategy, account, and process documentation.
• Contribute to efforts to improve workflows, enhance scalability, and reduce operational risk as the platform evolves.
• The responsibilities cover all traditional asset classes (Equities, Fixed Income and Options).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary bonus programs, or other annual or non-annual incentive or sales plans.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level