Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA)

Job Description:

At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
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Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA), Private Banking -
 

The Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA) is a specialist role that has primary responsibility for assisting the Portfolio Manager(s) in providing integrated investment advice and portfolio management services. PMSAs are investment product experts who act as an additional point of contact for clients and/or as a backup for client-facing Portfolio Managers.

The PMSA will coordinate the internal delivery of investment services through the appropriate channels within the CIO groups. Additionally, PMSAs will seek out new business opportunities from existing books of business and assist other service associates as needed.

Job Description:

• In addition to the ability to deliver generalist support and as part of the Client Team, actively support Portfolio Managers to meet clients’ investment needs and expectations
• Support Portfolio Managers with portfolio composition analysis and in achieving asset allocation monitoring, investment policy statement quality and completeness
• Responsible for:
  • Client Presentations (i.e. Asset Allocation and Performance Reporting)
  • Investment Policy Statement Create, Update & Affirm
  • Trading
  • Account Re-balancing
  • Daily Monitoring (Non-Policy / BAC / Client-Directed Sale, etc.)
  • Compliance clean-ups
  • Reg. 9
  • Asset Allocation Monitoring, Portfolio Analysis and Stochastic Modeling
  • Idea Generation
  • Market & Platform Research
  • Administrative dues as required
  • Ensuring management of concentration documentation
• Assist in developing and/or delivering solution specific investment proposals
• Proactively identify deepening opportunities while performing existing responsibilities and engaging in meaningful interactions
• Leverage experience and deep expertise to manage and/or execute client investment transactions
• Participate in Client Management Process (CMP) activities including supporting delivering a branded client experience and meaningful interactions
• Coordinate with Client Teams and partner to deliver an integrated service to the client and identify and resolve issues in an effective and timely manner
• Ensure adherence to all internal policies and compliance to legal and regulatory requirements

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4-5 years of experience with a financial institution focusing on high net worth client service and sales
• Ability to successfully complete assessment of critical skills
• BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Law desired
• Ability to obtain and maintain SAFE Act registration

Responsibilities:

• Supports aspects of the client portfolio including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, and investment reviews
• Assists with engaging clients to review investment performance and anticipated market changes based on economic and industry analysis
• Performs market analysis, gathers insights, and recommends strategies to support client's investment goals
• Supports Portfolio Managers with conducting portfolio composition analysis, asset allocation monitoring, and ensuring investment policy statement quality and completeness
• Manages and/or executes client investment transactions, while leveraging expertise in portfolio management
• Coordinates with client teams and partners to deliver an integrated service to the client, while identifying and resolving issues in an effective and timely manner

Managerial Responsibilities:
This position may also have responsibilities for managing associates. At Bank of America, all managers at this level demonstrate the following responsibilities, in addition to those specific to the role, listed above.

• Opportunity & Inclusion Champion: Creates an inclusive team where members are treated fairly and respectfully.
• Manager of Process & Data: Demonstrates and expects process knowledge, data driven decisions, simplicity and continuous improvement.
• Enterprise Advocate & Communicator: Delivers clear and concise messages that motivate, convey the “why” and connects contributions to business results.
• Risk Manager: Leads and encourages the identification, escalation and resolution of potential risks.
• People Manager & Coach: Knows and develops team members through coaching and feedback.
• Financial Steward: Manages expenses and demonstrates an owner’s mindset.
• Enterprise Talent Leader: Recruits, on-boards and develops talent, and supports talent mobility for career growth.
• Driver of Business Outcomes: Delivers results through effective team management, structure, and routines.

Skills:

• Critical Thinking
• Customer and Client Focus
• Prioritization
• Problem Solving
• Risk Management
• Attention to Detail
• Business Acumen
• Collaboration
• Decision Making
• Written Communications
• Active Listening
• Analytical Thinking
• Networking
• Organizational Effectiveness
• Result Orientation

Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent

• For internal employees; participation in a work from home posture does not make you ineligible to post.

Shift:

1st shift (United States of America)

Hours Per Week: 

40

Pay Transparency details

US - RI - Providence - 1 Financial Plz - 1 Financial Plaza (RI1537)

Pay and benefits information

Pay range

$30.47 - $48.18 hourly pay, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.

Discretionary incentive eligible

This role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.

Benefits

This role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.