Portfolio Manager Associate

PORTFOLIO MANAGER ASSOCIATE

WHAT IS THE OPPORTUNITY?

Implement proprietary strategies and asset allocation for City National Rochdale Financial Advisors and clients. Assist Sr. Portfolio Managers (SPM) in the development of short-and long-term investment strategies and approaches to achieve investment goals for clients.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

Partner with portfolio managers to recommend initial strategic asset class allocation for new clients, and recommendations for trades and allocation changes for existing clients.

Client calls and inquiries : be able to discuss both economic and client portfolio topics : - Introductory and ongoing review calls, build the client relationship and rapport, discuss the relevant economic outlook and the applicability to the client's portfolio and goals - Respond to incoming calls, emails, and inquiries from clients and advisors - Portfolio characteristics, economic updates, and the firm's investment thesis - Specific strategies and solutions : business description and reasons we own - Tie everything to client's goals and aspirations - Create, research, and provide detailed ad-hoc analyses

Manage the Book : analyses / activities on the total book of business, segments of the book, and client portfolios. - Track new clients and specific actions to take across the Book and for specific clients

Trade execution; buy and sell securities to implement asset allocations for client portfolios, based on client's investment mandates, cash needs, firm strategy changes and general rebalancing; assess tax liabilities and client directed account restrictions to determine whether macro investment decisions are applicable on the account level; manage complex situations.

Monitor client portfolios for deviations from specified strategy or to provide investment recommendations.

Create and / or review client portfolio review presentations and portfolio risk / return analysis presentations.

Manage the workflow and development of teammates : - Training of systems and procedures - Foster growth of responsibilities, and thinking, and serving clients - Delegate portfolio management tasks between the team members

Reinforce PM / Research guidance throughout the team environment, i.e., a bridge between PMs / Research to teammates.

Promote the development and growth of our colleagues; nurture and care about their aspirations and goals.

Collaborate with technology, strategy, operations, trading teams, etc., to improve processes across the firm.

Support the management of process control on the team.

Complete special projects as requested.

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO SUCCEED?

Required Qualifications

Master's Degree Preferred

Minimum 4 years of experience in Investment Management

FINRA Series 7 and 66 securities or ability to obtain

Additional Qualifications

FINRA 7 and 66 securities or ability to obtain

Think and act like a PM; stand in as the PM - team, client, and advisor facing; mindset of serving clients and advisors

Well-versed on CNR's investment products, macro-economic environment, and able to tell the CNR story to convey our value-proposition, and convey and reinforce our messaging

Interest in, desire to follow, and love for markets

Ability to articulate the complex in understandable and consumable terms to advisors and clients with varied investment knowledge and understanding; shift seamlessly from high-level concepts to drill down into specifics

Skill in demonstrating empathy, emotional intelligence, relationship management, and communications

Extensive knowledge of markets and industry as well as portfolio management expertise

Comprehensive understanding of CNR investment and research philosophy

Analytical skills, ability to translate and implement theoretical into practical, flawless execution and quality, and attention to detail

Operate well in a high growth environment; ability to manage high volume task orientation while contemplating future growth and team capabilities

Ability to work independently and use sound judgment

Extensive knowledge of the Firm's proprietary trading system, as well as the portfolio accounting system

Assessment of skills and capabilities of others

Teaching skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Strong problem solving skills

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

Compensation Starting base salary : $92,114 - $156,880 per year. Exact compensation may vary based on skills, experience, and location. This job is eligible for bonus and / or commissions.

Benefits and Perks

At City National, we strive to be the best at whatever we do, including the benefits and perks we offer our colleagues including :

Comprehensive healthcare coverage, including Medical, Dental and Vision plans, available the first of the month following start date

Generous 401(k) company matching contribution

Career Development through Tuition Reimbursement and other internal upskilling and training resources

Valued Time Away benefits including vacation, sick and volunteer time

Specialized health and family planning benefits including fertility benefits, and cancer, diabetes and musculoskeletal support programs

Career Mobility support from a dedicated recruitment team

Colleague Resource Groups to support networking and community engagement

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ABOUT US

Since day one we've always gone further than the competition to help our clients, colleagues and communities flourish. City National Bank was founded in 1954 by entrepreneurs for entrepreneurs and that legacy of integrity, community and unparalleled client relationships continues today. City National is a subsidiary of Royal Bank of Canada, one of North America's leading diversified financial services companies. To learn more about City National and our dynamic company culture, visit us at

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