About the role

  • Manage index portfolios in multiple wrappers (ETFs, private funds, SMAs) within assigned parameters and tolerance levels.
  • Manage assigned portfolios to meet performance standards consistent with fund investment objectives while adhering to fund specific and regulatory requirements.
  • Proactively manage trading strategies, corporate action elections, tax mitigation strategies and/or other ad-hoc opportunities.
  • Stay current on regulatory requirements and ensure portfolios remain compliant.
  • Understand asset valuations in portfolios utilizing market information.
  • Recognize portfolio risk situations and escalate appropriately.
  • Attribute fund performance, understand and minimize sources of portfolio risk relative to benchmarks.
  • Ensure prudent risk management with carefully developed investment and operational processes.
  • Follow procedures and processes, monitor portfolio activity and performance.
  • Trade multiple asset classes including derivatives, equities, futures, options, T-bills, crypto currencies, and other digital assets.
  • Utilize multi-asset management experience to accurately monitor and trade portfolios across a variety of asset classes with best practice approach to trade execution.
  • Execute trades in multiple workflows, minimize transaction impact and cost.
  • Support new product launches by drafting prospectuses, related documentation and marketing materials.
  • Accurately interpret and implement relevant index methodology, including rebalance changes.
  • Proactively contribute to PM & trading systems/investment process enhancements.
  • Liaise with other internal teams including sales and trading, investor relations, fund administration, research and legal.
  • Effectively communicate, both orally and in written form, with a diverse group of junior and senior parties, both internal and external.
  • Mentor other portfolio managers and assist in their growth and contribution to the team.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree, MBA or other relevant advanced certification.
  • 10+ years of ETF and index portfolio management experience (Do not apply without ETF PM experience).
  • Experience managing and/or trading 1940 Act Equity ETFs.
  • Solid understanding of the index portfolio management process including index methodology and trading strategies.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of ETFs, global markets and currency trading.
  • Well-developed understanding of ETF operations including, basket file dissemination, NAV publications, and can troubleshoot issues with service providers.
  • Understanding of the ETF arbitrage mechanism, the creation and redemption processes, and trade execution costs.
  • Strong technical and analytical skills (Bloomberg and Advanced Excel).
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and portfolio management systems.
  • Knowledge in SQL and a coding language such as VBA, Python, or Java is a plus.
  • Experience implementing process improvements and project management.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail.
  • Strong will to learn and desire to be challenged.
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment but are also self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
  • Strong organizational skills and proactive planning, the ability to respond to urgent requests.
  • Deep interest in cryptocurrency markets. Experience investing in crypto is a plus.

Benefits

  • Health insurance, including dental and vision plans
  • Health, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Life insurance; short- and long-term disability plans
  • Company-funded 401(k) plan, no matching required
  • Unlimited PTO
  • 10 paid company-wide holidays
  • Company-wide winter break for most roles
  • Meals and snacks provided in office
  • Paid company cell phone or stipend
  • Bitwise “Buddy” Program (30-day new-hire success program)
  • Annual birthday and anniversary gifts
  • Company-wide events including annual holiday party
  • Internal Women of Bitwise (WOB) group with fun events

Job title

ETF Portfolio Manager

Job type

Experience level

SeniorLead

Salary

$200,000 - $300,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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