Investment Portfolio Associate-Memphis, TN

Overview

Under direct supervision, uses specialized knowledge and skills obtained through education and experience to assist in analyzing portfolio analytics, asset allocation, and investment holdings with client portfolios and make appropriate recommendations when warranted. Provides professional support to Financial Advisors by preparing industry and company research by collecting, organizing data, writing investment-related research reports, and creating and maintaining financial models. Regular contact with internal and external customers is required to obtain, clarify, or provide facts or information.

• Collects fundamental research on related companies as requested by Financial Advisors.
• Uses analytical tools, software and methodologies to research investment products, asset allocation and comparative analysis on portfolios.
• Assists in preparation of written industry and company specific reports.
• Assists in development of financial models for revenue and income forecasts.
• Assists with research and analytics used in Investment Strategy white papers for Financial Advisors.
• Assists with preparation of presentations, portfolio and equity analyses, and proposals for High Net Worth and institutional clients and prospects.
• May participate in client meetings to identify client goals and tolerances.
• Assists with developing individualized client investment strategy for Financial Advisor.
• Responds to inquiries from Financial Advisors to research and resolve issues.
• Prepares customized written industry and company specific reports upon request to Financial Advisor.
• Assists in development of financial models to forecast team revenue and income.
• Assists with preparation of scheduled and ad-hoc performance reports.
• Maintains checklists for tracking periodic investment manager reviews by third party and independent investment manager searches.
• Generates periodic reports on investment analyses and peer group comparisons with relevant investment benchmarks for clients.
• Interfaces effectively with all levels of staff in managing portfolios.
• Completes ad-hoc projects and reports as assigned.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Bachelor’s degree in a related field and three years’ experience in the financial services industry with an emphasis on conducting market research and analysis, or an equivalent combination of experience, education and/or training as approved by Human Resources. General experience required: 13 months to 3 years.

• Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) required.
• Series 7, 63, 65 and/or 66 as required by state.
• Additional licenses or designations may be required as needed.
• Certifications:
  
  S65 - Uniform Investment Adviser Law Examination, S66 - Uniform Combined State Law Examination, S7 - General Securities Representative Examination, SIE - Securities Industry Essentials Examination.

The total compensation for this position includes base salary or wages and may include components such as additional compensation (cash or equity), discretionary bonuses, or commissions. This position is eligible for a benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision; life insurance; critical illness insurance and accident insurance; disability benefits; retirement savings; paid time off (including vacation, holidays, and sick leave);

and parental leave. Eligibility for benefits and specific offerings may vary based on position and employment status.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions on the basis of merit and business needs.