We are seeking a Client Portfolio Manager to join our Investment Research Group (IRG), the centralized investment team within our Multi-Family Office (MFO) business. This team is responsible for asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection and monitoring, risk management, and other investment-related decisions for our clients. Currently, IRG oversees an asset base exceeding $56 billion invested across more than 25 internal and external investment strategies.
To support our mission of delivering investment excellence and inspiring client confidence, we recently launched the Client Portfolio Management & Strategy (CPMS) team, tasked with communicating our best investment insights to client teams and clients.
This newly created Client Portfolio Manager position reports directly to the Head of CPMS. The CPMS team collaborates closely with the Investment Research Team to remain informed about investment managers and portfolio strategies, as well as with Relationship Managers to ensure client portfolios reflect our best thinking while aligning with individual client goals. The Investment Operations & Analytics Team also plays a key role in executing IRG decisions, including manager onboarding and technology implementation.
As a Client Portfolio Manager, you will represent our multi-asset class investment portfolios to clients and prospects. You will engage directly with existing and prospective clients to discuss our investment strategies and overall portfolio approach. This role involves performing ad-hoc investment analyses as requested by clients and collaborating with Relationship Managers on clients' asset allocation and portfolio construction.
Your responsibilities will include preparing and presenting portfolio proposals and reviews, providing updates on individual investment manager strategies, and contributing to written content while responding to investment inquiries. The ideal candidate will have experience discussing portfolios with clients across various asset classes. Strong skills in synthesizing research findings, investment writing, and creative presentation content are essential. Investment materials produced by CPMS may cover macroeconomics, investment themes, portfolio composition, performance characteristics, and rationale for holdings at both investment manager and portfolio levels. Staying current on market trends and developments with investment managers is crucial.
While headquartered in New York City, the CPMS team engages with our U.S. offices, including Boston, Charlotte, Chicago, Houston, Nashville, and Philadelphia. We welcome applications from candidates interested in any of these locations, with periodic travel to other offices and the IRG team in New York City as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Management Support
Serve as an investment expert for taxable and non-taxable clients, effectively communicating our investment philosophy and portfolio approach.
Collaborate with the Investment Team to stay current on portfolios and communicate with clients about various managers and performance.
Participate in client meetings, document key takeaways, and ensure timely delivery of commitments.
Work with the Investment Team, CPMS, and Relationship Managers to provide analytics on client portfolios, including private equity modeling and capital gains information.
Monitor legacy managers or individual holdings in client portfolios that are not covered by the Investment Research Team.
Actively engage in investment discussions and decision-making processes.
Client Relationship Management
Support Relationship Managers by providing information related to the investment platform and assisting with data requests.
Create timely client-specific materials, reports, and thought pieces to meet client needs.
Draft communications for relationship teams, including summaries of key data for each manager and ad-hoc commentary (e.g., performance updates, personnel changes).
Assist in onboarding new client relationships as needed.
Help manage timely responses to client inquiries, organizing and streamlining all responses and FAQs.
Asset Allocation, Market Analysis, and Content Generation
Assist in developing processes to ensure client portfolios are managed according to investment policy statements.
Recommend rebalancing strategies when market movements impact portfolio targets.
Monitor and analyze portfolio exposure data for client policy portfolios.
Analyze market and macroeconomic developments that may influence portfolio construction.
Write market commentary that addresses potential risks impacting portfolios.
Stay informed of industry trends, investment manager updates, and macroeconomic developments that could influence portfolio construction or client communication.
Qualifications:
BA or equivalent; advanced degree and/or CFA/CAIA is a plus.
8+ years of relevant investment-related experience.
A blend of investment acumen and client experience to effectively represent our multi-asset class portfolio.
Demonstrated ability to communicate complex investment concepts to clients.
Strong conceptual and critical thinking skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships.
Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.
Proven ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills, including data analysis.
Experience managing or mentoring colleagues.
Familiarity with investment products and practices is a plus.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, particularly PowerPoint and Excel, is required.