Portfolio Manager - Active Fundamental US Equity, VP II - State Street Investment Management

State Street • Stamford, CT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced, highly motivated Portfolio Manager (Co‑PM) to join our Active Fundamental Equity (AFE) team in Stamford, CT. This role will focus on the management of concentrated U.S. equity portfolios across both commingled funds and institutional separate accounts, using a disciplined, bottom‑up fundamental research process. The position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to investment outcomes within a collaborative, research‑driven investment platform serving internal and external clients.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in active U.S. equity portfolio management, buy‑side fundamental equity research, or a closely related role, with demonstrated success contributing to portfolio‑level investment outcomes.
• Deep expertise in fundamental equity investing, including financial statement analysis, accounting judgment, valuation, and bottom‑up company research across income statements, balance sheets, and cash flows.
• Strong understanding of portfolio construction, risk management, and performance attribution, ideally within concentrated equity portfolio structures.
• Excellent analytical and research capabilities, integrating qualitative insights with quantitative analysis to support differentiated investment decisions and sound judgment under uncertainty.
• Ability to synthesize information from multiple sources, challenge assumptions and consensus views, and apply independent judgment to improve investment outcomes.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and investment rationale to internal stakeholders, clients, and consultants.
• Demonstrated initiative, accountability, collaboration skills, high personal and professional integrity, sound judgment, and commitment to fiduciary responsibility.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Copilot) and Bloomberg.

Nice To Haves

• MBA / MS or CFA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a co-portfolio manager on concentrated active U.S. equity strategies (growth and core funds preferred), with shared responsibility for security selection, portfolio construction, risk management, and investment outcomes.
• Apply deep bottom‑up fundamental research—including financial modeling, valuation analysis, competitive positioning, and industry structure—to generate differentiated investment insights and alpha.
• Participate actively in portfolio construction for concentrated portfolios, including position sizing, sector exposures, issuer concentration, and benchmark‑relative risk management.
• Ensure portfolios are managed in line with stated investment objectives, risk guidelines, benchmarks, client‑specific constraints, and applicable regulatory requirements, including 40 Act and RIC guidelines where relevant.
• Actively identify, monitor, and manage portfolio risks, including factor exposures, unintended concentrations, and downside scenarios.
• Collaborate closely with equity research analysts, sector teams, and fellow portfolio managers to debate ideas, refine investment theses, and improve investment decisions.
• Prepare and deliver clear, differentiated investment commentary on portfolio positioning, performance drivers, and market developments for internal and external stakeholders.
• Participate in portfolio discussions, portfolio/risk reviews, contributing judgment and constructive feedback.
• Support client, consultant, and distribution engagements by articulating the investment philosophy, process, performance, and positioning of concentrated equity strategies.
• Contribute to the ongoing enhancement of the AFE investment process, research framework, and portfolio construction discipline.

Benefits

• retirement savings plan (401K) with company match
• insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages
• paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities
• access to our Employee Assistance Program
• incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards
• inclusive development opportunities
• flexible work-life support
• paid volunteer days
• vibrant employee networks

What This Job Offers

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