What are the responsibilities and job description for the Portfolio Manager position at Argent Financial Group?
Portfolio Manager
Department: Argent Trust
Supervisor: Market President
Responsibilities
The primary role of the Portfolio Manager will be to collaboratively develop, execute and communicate investment management services to clients of Argent including (but not limited to) individuals, nonprofit organizations, and institutions. In this role the Portfolio Manager will collaborate effectively with colleagues as well as clients and partners of Argent.
Essential Duties
- Constructing, managing, and monitoring multi-asset portfolios for taxable and tax-exempt clients.
- Working with Relationship Managers to develop and document the appropriate investment objectives, asset allocation guidelines and appropriate investment strategies for clients.
- Conducting portfolio reviews and communicating results to clients.
- Performing rebalancing/trading analysis and execution for client portfolios.
- Regular and close communication with client service team.
- Communication of complicated investment concepts to a varied client base.
- Participation in business development meetings with Relationship Managers and Management.
- Working collaboratively with client relationship team, including other portfolio managers and analysts.
- Preparing and presenting multivariable financial plans to clients utilizing financial planning software.
- Serving from time to time on various internal investment decision-making committees.
Education and Experience
- 4 to 6 years related work experience preferred
- Undergraduate/Graduate, MBA degree, finance/economics preferred
- Excel, Word, Power Point proficiency preferred
- Preference will be given to candidates who hold the CFA designation program
Candidate skills
- Ability to communicate complex investment and market concepts in a clear, concise manner to a variety of clients
- Strong analytical skills, detail oriented, and organized
- Work collaboratively with client team to deliver fiduciary services and achieve client satisfaction
- Proficiency in written and oral communications with strong presentation skills.
- Ability to adjust communication style to varying audiences