What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Portfolio Manager position at SEI1GLOBAL?
SEI is looking to add a Junior Portfolio Manager to support the senior investment staff on our institutional fixed income product suite. Ideal candidate will have 2 years of buy side fixed income experience, a demonstrated passion for portfolio management and must be prepared to play a supporting role
What you will do:
Portfolio Management knowledge Development
Gain deep understanding across a wide scope of fixed income markets and instruments
Work with Portfolio Managers on security selection and trading with cash and rebalancing requests
Analyze global macro themes that contribute to portfolio management decisions across relevant asset classes/factors
Aid in the development of innovative approaches, tools and techniques for modeling and analyzing markets and instruments
Track and monitor key asset market performance
Assist Portfolio Managers with position/risk management
Analyze characteristics and structure of fixed income portfolios
Assist in determining ongoing fixed income strategy
Participate in credit analyses of corporate and government issuers
Desk Support
Work with the Portfolio Managers to ensure all trade confirmation/affirmation are communicated to dealer community and resolve failing trades through our reconciliation report.
Be the primary liaison between Portfolio Managers and custodian/back office partners
Own the relationship with the communication site for accounts characteristics and AUM flow
Run and provide reports on portfolio characteristics, performance and attribution on a regular and as needed basis
What we need from you:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in asset management preferably fixed income.
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area. CFA or MBA preferred or working towards
Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong Excel skills are a must. Some programming experience - VBA, R, Python would be useful.
Passion for markets and an eagerness to pursue a career in portfolio management
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Team player
SEI’s competitive advantage:
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
What you will do:
Portfolio Management knowledge Development
Gain deep understanding across a wide scope of fixed income markets and instruments
Work with Portfolio Managers on security selection and trading with cash and rebalancing requests
Analyze global macro themes that contribute to portfolio management decisions across relevant asset classes/factors
Aid in the development of innovative approaches, tools and techniques for modeling and analyzing markets and instruments
Track and monitor key asset market performance
Assist Portfolio Managers with position/risk management
Analyze characteristics and structure of fixed income portfolios
Assist in determining ongoing fixed income strategy
Participate in credit analyses of corporate and government issuers
Desk Support
Work with the Portfolio Managers to ensure all trade confirmation/affirmation are communicated to dealer community and resolve failing trades through our reconciliation report.
Be the primary liaison between Portfolio Managers and custodian/back office partners
Own the relationship with the communication site for accounts characteristics and AUM flow
Run and provide reports on portfolio characteristics, performance and attribution on a regular and as needed basis
What we need from you:
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in asset management preferably fixed income.
Bachelor’s degree in a related subject area. CFA or MBA preferred or working towards
Strong quantitative, analytical, and communication skills.
Strong Excel skills are a must. Some programming experience - VBA, R, Python would be useful.
Passion for markets and an eagerness to pursue a career in portfolio management
Ability to manage multiple deadlines
Team player
SEI’s competitive advantage:
To help you stay energized, engaged and inspired, we offer a wide range of benefits including comprehensive care for your physical and mental well-being, a strong retirement plan, tuition reimbursement, a hybrid working environment for most roles, support for working parents and flexible Paid Time Off (PTO) so you can relax, recharge and be there for the people you care about.
Benefits include healthcare (medical, dental, vision, prescription, wellness, EAP, FSA), life and disability insurance (premiums paid for base coverage), 401(k) match, education assistance, commuter benefits, up to 11 paid holidays/year, 21 days PTO/year pro-rated for new hires which increases over time, paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, a discounted stock purchase plan, investment options, access to thriving employee networks and more.
We are a technology and asset management company delivering on our promise of building brave futures (SM)—for our clients, our communities, and ourselves. Come build your brave future at SEI.
SEI is an Equal Opportunity Employer and so much more…
After over 50 years in business, SEI remains a leading global provider of investment processing, investment management, and investment operations solutions. Reflecting our experience within financial services and financial technology our offices encompass an open floor plan and numerous art installations designed to encourage innovation and creativity in our workforce. We recognize that our people are our most valuable asset and that a healthy, happy, and motivated workforce is key to our continued growth. At SEI, we’re (literally) invested in your success. We offer our employees paid parental leave, back-up childcare arrangements, paid volunteer days, education assistance and access to thriving employee networks.
SEI is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
