Vident Asset Management
Senior ETF Portfolio Manager
Vident Asset Management, Alpharetta, Georgia, United States, 30239
Vident Asset Management, LLC is looking for a Senior ETF Portfolio Manager to join our team. This position is remote eligible. The Senior ETF Portfolio Manager reports to the Senior Vice President, Head of Portfolio Management & Trading and works closely with Vident’s dynamic trading and portfolio management teams.The Senior ETF Portfolio Manager will be primarily responsible for the implementation, execution, and oversight of ETF portfolios. The candidate must have a thorough understanding of index and active portfolio management, particularly within an ETC structure, as well as portfolio compliance. Extensive experience in multiple asset classes is required, particularly equities and/or commodities; experience managing international equities preferred. Additionally, the successful candidate will have an excellent working knowledge of ETF mechanics and operations. The position requires use of various reporting tools and systems in pursuit of ensuring portfolios effectively track relevant indices. The candidate will also be responsible for using a systematic approach to data, technology, and processes to ensure portfolios can be implemented efficiently with a high level of accuracy to fund objectives and guidelines. The position requires collaboration in a team environment and successfully working with multiple ETF service providers and bank counterparties.What
you’ll
do:Manage assigned portfolios to meet or exceed performance standards consistent with fund investment objectives while adhering to client-specified and regulatory requirementsProactively maximize shareholder value through trading strategies, corporate action elections, tax mitigation strategies and/or other ad-hoc opportunitiesAccurately interpret and implement relevant index methodology, including rebalancingEnsure prudent risk management with carefully developed investment and operational processesMaintain current knowledge of all regulatory requirements and ensure portfolios remain compliantApply quantitative techniques and models, coupled with a strong understanding of ETF management and index construction, to portfolio managementUtilize multi-asset management experience to accurately monitor and trade portfolios across a variety of asset classes with best practice approach to trade executionAttribute fund performance and understand and minimize sources of portfolio risk relative to the benchmarkProactively contribute to overall systems/investment process enhancementsAbility to build relationships and work with internal and external colleagues to get new initiatives executed and deliver a superior client experienceAssist management in portfolio oversight utilizing exception reporting and leverage internal reporting for issue resolution and interpretationMentor other portfolio managers and assist in their growth and contribution to the investment teamOther responsibilities as assigned by managerWhat you have:Comprehensive knowledge of ETFs and global markets and currency trading Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Bloomberg AIM and portfolio management systemsExcellent Excel knowledge and strong programming skills, including PythonExperience implementing process improvements and project managementAbility to multi-task and prioritize while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environmentKeen attention to detailAbility to discreetly handle confidential dataAbility to make independent judgments as well as take direction from othersStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to organize and express thoughts clearly and conciselyExperience presenting to clients, fund trust boards, and regulatorsStrong organizational skills and proactive planning, ability to respond to urgent requestsAptitude and passion for learning new things quickly with a strong work ethic in a dynamic environmentTrack record of highly professional behavior and good industry reputationAlign with Vident Core Values:
Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Intellectual Curiosity, Exceptional Performance and Inclusion & HumilityEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredMBA, CFA or other relevant advanced certification preferred7-10 or more years of ETF portfolio management
required across multiple asset classes required. D
o not apply without proven ETF PM experienceWhat we offer:PTO plus 13 paid holidaysFlexible Working BenefitsDaily Paid Lunch for Onsite EmployeesOnsite Gym DiscountMedical, Dental, VisionEAP and Telehealth with Mental Health SupportShort and Long Term DisabilitySIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match
you’ll
do:Manage assigned portfolios to meet or exceed performance standards consistent with fund investment objectives while adhering to client-specified and regulatory requirementsProactively maximize shareholder value through trading strategies, corporate action elections, tax mitigation strategies and/or other ad-hoc opportunitiesAccurately interpret and implement relevant index methodology, including rebalancingEnsure prudent risk management with carefully developed investment and operational processesMaintain current knowledge of all regulatory requirements and ensure portfolios remain compliantApply quantitative techniques and models, coupled with a strong understanding of ETF management and index construction, to portfolio managementUtilize multi-asset management experience to accurately monitor and trade portfolios across a variety of asset classes with best practice approach to trade executionAttribute fund performance and understand and minimize sources of portfolio risk relative to the benchmarkProactively contribute to overall systems/investment process enhancementsAbility to build relationships and work with internal and external colleagues to get new initiatives executed and deliver a superior client experienceAssist management in portfolio oversight utilizing exception reporting and leverage internal reporting for issue resolution and interpretationMentor other portfolio managers and assist in their growth and contribution to the investment teamOther responsibilities as assigned by managerWhat you have:Comprehensive knowledge of ETFs and global markets and currency trading Proficient user of Microsoft Office, Bloomberg AIM and portfolio management systemsExcellent Excel knowledge and strong programming skills, including PythonExperience implementing process improvements and project managementAbility to multi-task and prioritize while producing high-quality work in a fast-paced environmentKeen attention to detailAbility to discreetly handle confidential dataAbility to make independent judgments as well as take direction from othersStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with ability to organize and express thoughts clearly and conciselyExperience presenting to clients, fund trust boards, and regulatorsStrong organizational skills and proactive planning, ability to respond to urgent requestsAptitude and passion for learning new things quickly with a strong work ethic in a dynamic environmentTrack record of highly professional behavior and good industry reputationAlign with Vident Core Values:
Inspired Collaboration, Honor & Authenticity, Intellectual Curiosity, Exceptional Performance and Inclusion & HumilityEducation and/or Experience:Bachelor's degree requiredMBA, CFA or other relevant advanced certification preferred7-10 or more years of ETF portfolio management
required across multiple asset classes required. D
o not apply without proven ETF PM experienceWhat we offer:PTO plus 13 paid holidaysFlexible Working BenefitsDaily Paid Lunch for Onsite EmployeesOnsite Gym DiscountMedical, Dental, VisionEAP and Telehealth with Mental Health SupportShort and Long Term DisabilitySIMPLE IRA with up to 3% Match