Portfolio Manager

RKL eSolutions•Reading, PA

52d•$100,000 - $120,000

About The Position

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for managing the firm's investment strategy to better service clients while ensuring alignment with internal stakeholders. Overseeing client portfolios and assets under management, they participate in client meetings to ensure objectives are being met and maintained. They have an active role in internal and external compliance with applicable policies and regulations. Success Factors

Requirements

Strong communication skills, written and verbal, to effectively interface with all levels of firm management and staff; ability to communicate issues and conclusions
Analytical and data-driven individual with strong problem-solving skills
Demonstrate excellent business and financial management acumen
Ability to use sound judgement and discretion regarding confidential information
Drive to complete performance targets and track record of meeting/exceeding expectations
Ability to listen to client needs and provide financial solutions, with strong networking capabilities
Ability to shift focus and adapt to changes
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Management and/or related field
3+ years' experience working in the investment advisory field and knowledge of portfolio management, trading and market structure
Current license or registration: FINRA Series 65; or 7 and 66 (combined and active within last two years); or CFA; or CFP
Experience using CRM tools
Excellent knowledge Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Nice To Haves

CFA, CFP, or CAIA certifications a plus
Previous experience in financial planning software preferred (e.g. Bloomberg, Charles Schwab, Tamarac etc)

Responsibilities

Consult with individual and institutional clients to develop investment objectives and constraints, establish appropriate asset allocation, implement strategy and review performance
Collaborate with wealth advisory team on trust, estate, and financial planning matters to maintain strong client relationships and ensure client satisfaction
Develop target portfolios based on the client investment management agreement along with the client meeting notes, ensuring target objectives are met thanks to appropriate asset allocation
Effectively present investment strategies to clients and maintain holistic approach to planning, providing current vs. future state of assets and investments
Implement investment process and analytical framework that alights with the firm's investment strategy and work with Trader in executing trades
Set investment strategy to adapt to market fluctuations ensuring optimum portfolio performance results for clients
Prepare for investment portfolio reviews as well as monthly and quarterly reports for clients as needed
Conduct ongoing research on global economics and financial markets to develop and/or validate potential investment theses/opportunities
Proactively stay on top of industry trends and provide client and team members with relevant information to maintain client retention
Ensure compliance with all banking laws, rules, regulations, and prescribed policies/practices/procedures necessary to reduce risk and uphold ethical standards
Active involvement in the community and development of key professional relationships to ensure business growth
Maintain confidentiality with external client information as well as internal employee and firm information
Take initiative to be a team player (seek out opportunities to help others)
Treat everyone with respect; develop loyalty and trust with the team
Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
Hold self-accountable for assigned work; seek continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions