Investment Analyst – Investment Management

Investment Analyst I | Truist Financial Corporation

This is a regular position at Truist Financial Corporation, located in the United States of America. Truist provides Investment Management Services to high-net-worth clients within Truist Wealth. This role is critical for supporting Investment Managers in delivering these services, acting as a primary source for investment communication, and playing a key part in new business development. The Investment Analyst will contribute directly to managing client relationships, executing daily trading activities, and developing tailored investment strategies.

• Role:
  Early Career
• Type:
  Regular
• Location:
  
  In-person, United States of America
• Team:
  Supports Investment Managers and the Investment Advisory Group (IAG)
• Mission:
  Assist in the delivery of Investment Management Services to clients and support new business development through comprehensive investment analysis.

• Client Acquisition:
  Assist Investment Managers in acquiring prospective clients by conducting comprehensive analysis of complex outside portfolios and preparing presentations.
• Investment Strategy Development:
  Propose, construct, monitor, and adjust client-specific, advice-driven investment strategies and solutions for individuals and families, making proactive recommendations as needed.
• Trading and Compliance:
  Manage daily trading activities in discretionary, non-discretionary, and trust-based portfolios, ensuring and documenting adherence to Truist, Sun Trust Advisory Services, and relevant regulatory policies.
• Client Onboarding and IPS:
  Actively assist in the client onboarding experience, develop Investment Policy Statements in accordance with unique client situations, and help transition new clients into ongoing portfolio management.
• Portfolio Monitoring and Review:
  Monitor client portfolios relative to their investment policy statement, work with the team to identify and address variances, and prepare regular investment reviews for existing clients.

• Background:
  Bachelor’s degree in Business or a related field, or equivalent education and related training, with a demonstrated understanding of the fundamentals of finance and investment theory.
• Experience:
  
  2+ years of investment management/trading or related experience, with Series 65 licenses required within 100 days of the start date (or transfer within 60 days).
• Skills:
  
  Possesses presentation skills, strong oral and written communication skills, and the ability to work on complex projects with minimal supervision.
• Bonus:
  Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification (or progress towards CFA), MBA (or progress towards MBA), or additional professional designations such as CFP, CIMA, or CAIA.