Assisting in the management of the Cetera model portfolios; monitoring risk and performance and satisfying regulatory requirements.
Work with performance reporting auditors to ensure the composite performance meets industry standards and is accurate.
Complete attribution analyses to explain the performance of the model portfolios against benchmarks and peers, examining security selection and asset allocation.
Compile monthly and quarterly factsheets and performance reporting of model portfolios.
Review and suggest model updates to the investment committee on an ongoing basis.
Prepare and maintain portfolio performance composites.
Create and maintain capital market assumptions (CMAs) for firm’s financial planning software.
Create and maintain economic and market dashboards and chartbooks.
Support Chief Investment Officer and Chief Market Strategist with economic and market research for media interviews and outlooks.
Present to the home office and advisors, providing current updates on the models, market outlook and department resources.
Author written marketing and educational collateral with periodic and ad hoc articles.
Respond to inquiries in the general research department inbox, providing assistance to advisors and home office employees.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics or a related field or equivalent.
Minimum of 7 years of experience in investment consulting or a related field.
CFA designation.
Knowledge of the investment and strategy process.
Ability to construct and administer model portfolios.
Advanced knowledge of investment-oriented databases (e.g., Morningstar Direct, Envestnet, Factset).
Ability to measure performance and risk of different asset classes and make recommendations.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; strong presentation skills.
Strong Excel and PowerPoint skills.
Sound logic and reasoning with ability to ask the right questions and make informed decisions.
Must have the ability to work effectively independently, as well as in a team environment.
Some experience interacting directly with financial advisors, investment committees, and similar internal and external clients is desirable.
Travel Requirements: Up to 10%.
Finra Registration: No.
Benefits
Inclusive health, dental, vision and life insurance plans built to support diverse lifestyles, offer preventative care, and protect against hardship.
Easy access to mental health benefits to meet our team members and their families where they are.
20+ days of paid time off (PTO), paid holidays, and 2 paid wellness days.
401(k) Savings plan with a generous company contribution (up to 5%), and access to a financial professional.
Paid parental leave to support all team members with birth, adoption, and foster.
Health Savings and Flexible Spending Account options.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP), LifeLock, Pet Insurance and more.
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