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Senior Portfolio Management Associate at Pzena Investment Management

Senior Portfolio Management Associate

Pzena Investment Management · NY, US

2 weeks ago

Senior Portfolio Management Associate

Pzena Investment Management · NY, US

18 days ago
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About the Role

We are seeking a Senior Portfolio Management Associate to join our Operations team. In this role, you will collaborate closely with various teams to support the operational implementation of investment decisions. Success requires responsiveness, accountability, exceptional attention to detail, and the ability to serve as a trusted operational partner to the Investment team. You will contribute to a collaborative team environment while developing a deep understanding of our value investing strategy and its implementation across client portfolios.

Responsibilities

  • Implement the firm's investment strategies across client portfolios, working closely with the Investment team to execute portfolio decisions.
  • Create domestic and international equity trades in response to portfolio reviews, cash flows, tax considerations, and compliance requirements.
  • Submit trades for model manager accounts, Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs), and Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs).
  • Analyze portfolio dispersion, maintain portfolio review instructions, and collaborate with Portfolio Managers on model manager accounts and bespoke portfolios.
  • Monitor pre-trade compliance and ensure adherence to firm policies, client guidelines, and investment restrictions.
  • Review, interpret, and maintain client portfolio guidelines throughout account setup and ongoing administration.
  • Code client-specific compliance rules and monitor sanctions, ESG restrictions, and compliance reporting.
  • Respond to client and internal inquiries with accuracy, responsiveness, and a commitment to exceptional service.
  • Fulfill scheduled and ad hoc reporting requirements, partnering with Marketing, Client Service, and Investment teams on portfolio-related inquiries.
  • Review and maintain security data, ensuring accuracy and adherence to internal procedures.
  • Monitor FactSet data integrity and collaborate with Business Systems Analysts to maintain accurate security mapping within the firm's Security Master system.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree.
  • 3–5 years of relevant professional experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Experience creating domestic equity orders within an Order Management System (OMS).
  • Foundational understanding of investment compliance and portfolio restrictions.
  • Experience with portfolio accounting systems, preferably InData.
  • Familiarity with FactSet or comparable portfolio analytics platforms.
  • Knowledge of ESG considerations, sanctions screening, and liquidity monitoring.
  • Experience supporting Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs), Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs), or wrap programs.
  • Diligence & Attention to Detail: demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality control of all work product.
  • Planning & Organizing: proactively prioritize and plan tasks; use time efficiently; maintain strong organizational habits.
  • Interpersonal Skills & Teamwork: a collaborative team player who is professional, respectful, honest, open to new ideas, and willing to pitch in wherever needed to get the job done well.
  • Communication: communicate clearly and professionally across all formats; produce polished and complete documents; present data effectively.
  • Dependability: consistently a productive and positive team member; respond to direction and developmental feedback and solicit feedback to improve performance.
  • Initiative: take ownership and accountability, seek out additional responsibilities, and work toward goals with growing independence.
  • Results Oriented: understand and analyze work product; apply critical thinking to ensure accuracy of deliverables.
  • Problem Solving: identify the cause and effect of issues and analyze internal and external information to arrive at appropriate solutions.

Skills

  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • Order Management System (OMS)
  • Investment compliance
  • Portfolio accounting systems
  • FactSet
  • Portfolio analytics platforms
  • ESG considerations
  • Sanctions screening
  • Liquidity monitoring
  • Unified Managed Accounts (UMAs)
  • Separately Managed Accounts (SMAs)
  • Wrap programs

Location

  • Local offices

Work Type

  • Full-time

Experience Level

  • Senior
  • 3-5 years

Education Level

  • Bachelor's degree

Salary/Compensations

  • $130,000 - $140,000 Annually

Benefits

  • Additional health cover
  • Life assurance
  • Income protection
  • Pension
  • Firm contributions to causes
  • Mentorship Program
  • Lunch & Learns
  • Sponsoring workgroups and committees
  • Team building activities
  • Social events
  • Holiday events
  • Monthly birthday parties
  • Pizza Thursdays
  • Healthy snacks

About the Company

  • We are committed to the success and wellbeing of our employees.
  • Pzena Investment Management is an affirmative action – equal opportunity employer.
  • We value all forms of diversity and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all.
  • We believe that multiple points of view, from different backgrounds and experiences, contributes positively to our culture and work.
  • We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.

Equal Opportunity

  • Pzena Investment Management is an affirmative action – equal opportunity employer.
  • We value all forms of diversity and are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment for all.
  • We believe that multiple points of view, from different backgrounds and experiences, contributes positively to our culture and work.
  • We welcome and encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to join our team.