Investment Associate

LOCATION: Towson, Maryland

Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S. and be located within commuting distance of Towson, Maryland or willing to relocate independently.

At Greenspring, our Core Purpose is "to help every person live their ideal life” and we are looking for talented people who share this passion. Working at Greenspring gives you the ability to:

• Own your future with defined career paths and tools, coaching, and support to help you create the future you want
• Thrive in a great culture where you’ll be a part of a team of people who are committed to each other’s success
• Make a lasting impact on the lives of our clients through the camaraderie of working for a common goal with your peers

The Investment Associate will work in conjunction with Advisors and Associates to manage/trade client portfolios, perform research on behalf of the Investment Committee analyze client and prospect portfolios, and develop internal investment content. The candidate will be servicing all clients of the firm.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and additional duties may be assigned.

• Maintain high standards for serving both clients and advisors
• Monitor centralized portfolios and recommend trades when needed to maintain alignment with target allocations, cash needs, or rebalancing thresholds.
• Execute trades, assign model portfolios, and manage rebalancing activity using our portfolio management system (Tamarac).
• Analyze portfolios, contribute to investment research efforts, and draft notes related to fund reviews and the firm’s watchlist.
• Act as a subject matter expert on our portfolio management system (Tamarac), helping to ensure efficient and accurate portfolio management while supporting advisor and client needs.
• Contribute to trade-related projects aimed at improving trading and rebalancing workflows, including automation initiatives and process enhancements.
• Participate in the firm’s Investment Committee.
• Reconcile, update, and maintain data across rebalancing, aggregation, and portfolio management systems.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and best practices across all trading and portfolio management activities.
• Provide backup support for broader investment team functions, including performance reporting, billing, and account onboarding.

Specific Measures of Success

• Quickly responds to requests and resolves open tasks
• Proactively eliminates obstacles before they become issues
• Demonstrates efficiency in working with multiple advisors across multiple sites by leveraging firm resources and tools
• High degree of pride in the accuracy and quality of your work product
• Client portfolios are in balance and properly assigned and managed to their model allocation
• Provides accurate trade recommendations and is on the path to independently trading client accounts in accordance with client investment objectives
• Ensure that the firm does not incur trade errors

Industry/Business Experience

At least 4 years of experience in trading, portfolio management/operations, or a related investment operations role within the financial services industry.

Education

College degree in Finance, Investments, or Business, or comparable experience.

Skills and Knowledge

• Always focused on client needs and customer service
• Detail-oriented and methodical
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities
• Follows up and follows through
• Exceptional organizational skills with a proven ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects
• A team player with good interpersonal skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Ability to excel in a fast-paced, changing environment
• A self-starter who is assertive, proactive, independent, flexible and accommodating
• Strong interest and understanding of investments and portfolio management
• Expert in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications. Comfortable learning and navigating new technology and software applications. Experience with Tamarac, Salesforce, YCharts, Morningstar is a major plus.

Requirements/Additional Information

• Starting base salary range: $60,000-$100,000, with the opportunity to earn a discretionary annual bonus up to 10% of earnings.
• Within 2-3 years, the Investment Operations Associate will be encouraged to obtain an advanced investment designation
• This individual will report to the Director of Investments
• The first 90 days will include an extensive onboarding/training program.
• After the first 90 days and with the manager’s approval, the candidate may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement - allowing a specified number of Work From Home Days per month in accordance with the firm's policy.

Greenspring is consistently ranked as one of the country’s leading independent advisory firms. We look to hire talented individuals with leadership potential, integrity, a sharp analytical mind, creativity, and the ability to work interdependently with others. We offer a competitive compensation package including:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance Offered
• Health Savings Accounts and Flexible Spending Accounts
• 401(k) Plan with employer match and discretionary profit-sharing contributions
• GREEN Units (equity ownership in the firm after two years)
• Paid Time Off Volunteer PTO
• Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Paid Group Life Insurance
• Free financial planning and investment advice
• Annual professional development stipend for continuing education, courses, conference attendance, etc.
• Cellphone reimbursements
• Matching Gifts Program
• Stand-up desks, dual computer monitors, team engagement events, and volunteer Days of Service
• Paid parking in our adjoining garage