Portfolio Manager POST NUMBER: 454996
Role: Portfolio Manager
Salary: $250,000 - $350,000/annually
Location: New York, NY (on-site)
Overview: A leading asset management firm is seeking a seasoned Portfolio Manager to join its growing team in New York City. This is a high-impact role for a strategic investment professional with a proven track record of managing client relationships and delivering strong portfolio performance. The ideal candidate will bring deep industry expertise, a client-first mindset, and the ability to contribute revenue from an existing book of business.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee and manage investment portfolios across a diverse client base, ensuring alignment with financial goals and risk tolerance.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutional clients.
- Develop customized investment strategies and provide ongoing performance analysis and reporting.
- Collaborate with internal research and product teams to identify market opportunities and enhance portfolio offerings.
- Actively contribute to business development efforts by leveraging an existing client network and identifying new prospects.
- Serve as a trusted advisor, offering insights on market trends, asset allocation, and long-term financial planning.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 15 years of experience in asset management, investment advisory, or private banking.
- Demonstrated ability to bring or transition a book of business, ideally generating $1–5M in revenue.
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction, investment vehicles, and regulatory frameworks.
- Background in a larger financial institution is a plus—especially for candidates seeking more flexibility and autonomy.
- Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
- CFA or similar designation preferred but not required.
Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
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- the individual’s skill sets, experience and training;
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