Portfolio Manager

We are seeking a motivated individual that understands the importance of superior client service. This individual will perform advanced and diversified operational duties with a high level of accuracy. The position requires broad experience, skill, and knowledge of organization and department policies and procedures.

As a Portfolio Manager, you will:
 

• Review client investment statements for accuracy and calculate monthly portfolio investment returns.
• Prepare customized excel spreadsheets for portfolio managers to assist in the overall management of client accounts.
• Perform advanced word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Assist with trade processing. Duties include running a variety of reports, monitoring accounting activity and reconciling cash, holdings and transactions to outside custodial statements monthly.
• Respond to telephone calls from clients, consultants, banks, and brokers, requiring knowledge of department’s overall function. May need to explain policies and procedures.
• Compose routine and/or recurring letters to client, consultants and banks. Compile necessary information for client meeting booklets.
• Provide support to Department through the timely completion of quarterly and annual reports to clients and consultants.
• Assist with completion of firm and product updates, and coordinate responses to Request For Proposals (RFPs).
• Perform various other duties as assigned.
   

What we need from you:

• Bachelor’s degree – Business, Finance, or Accounting major preferred. 1-2 years related work experience preferred.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills, both oral and written. A high level of professionalism is mandatory.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Detail-oriented individual with ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Strong PC skills with knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint. Knowledge of Microsoft Access preferred. Ability to become proficient on Excel, Access and a variety of other applications.
• Advanced skills in math. Excellent spelling, grammar, punctuation and comprehension skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively as a team player.
• Ability to become SIE, Series 7, 63 & 65 licensed.

Baird is committed to diversity and provides employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, military service, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other status protected by law.