Portfolio Analyst Job Listing at Stifel in San Francisco, CA (Job ID 8390)

Description

The Portfolio Analyst will provide administrative, operational and analytical support to one or more 1919 Portfolio Managers, Investment Associates and Client Advisors and will be responsible for day-to-day administrative management of individual client, institutional and trust portfolios. High-touch client service is a hallmark of 1919; the candidate should be skilled in and enjoy analytical work, client service and should have experience working closely with clients and co-workers. The Portfolio Analyst must stay current on financial markets and instruments, and comply with firm policies, procedures, and Code of Ethics.

• Create, maintain, and distribute performance, billing, and operational reports to support internal teams and client service efforts.
• Track key economic data and update the office's client-facing economic outlook presentation slides on an ongoing basis, ensuring timely and accurate reflection of market conditions.
• Conduct annual mutual fund share class reviews to ensure clients are invested in the lowest-cost options available.
• Collaborate with the Finance department to manage quarterly billing cycle for the San Francisco office, ensuring accurate account setup, secure and timely invoice delivery.
• Generate quarterly reports for affiliated accountants, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.
• Review trade reports for billing implications and model strategy changes.
• Conduct cross-platform updates to ensure consistency in model strategies, benchmarks, and account naming conventions.
• Research investment programs for clients ensuring that client objectives and client restrictions are considered and adhered to. Keeps investment teams on track with asset allocation and client reviews.
• Under supervision of Portfolio Manager or Investment Associate, work with clients to answer investment-related questions. Have knowledge of investment products, operations and the servicing requirements of their clients.
• Run special projects with an investment focus which could include forecasting and analyzing information for current clients and prospects.
• Use judgment and analysis tools to prepare specialized reports for clients and prospects, subject to Portfolio Manager review.
• Work on special projects as needed.
• Attend client meetings and client events. Attend relevant conferences to keep informed of changes and developments to the Firm and the industry.
• Support advisors with administrative work such as preparing expense reports and running and preparing client and prospect presentation materials.
• Lead or assist in special projects such as optimizing internal reporting templates and enhancing system usage across teams.
• Act as liaison with marketing and compliance teams to facilitate client communications, including weekly Market Insights and quarterly market outlooks.
• Provide cross-functional operational support, including coverage for colleagues on leave, backup Notary services, and assistance with compliance-related and ad hoc operational tasks.
• Coordinate logistics and execution of client engagement programs (e.g., holiday gifts, birthday outreach), with a focus on maintaining accurate records and timely delivery.
• Handle various portfolio administrative functions including but not limited to opening and terminating accounts; reviewing client billing; monitoring accounts by tracking cash, maturities and settlements to ensure that funds are available to clients; instructing custodians to wire funds or prepare checks; implementing the sale of mutual funds; determining instruments to sell to raise cash and documenting/memorializing client meetings and communications.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned or requested.

• Proven experience working in a high-touch client service environment.
• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing excellent interpersonal and communication services. This includes client needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of client satisfaction.
• Highly organized, efficient and attentive to detail. Self-motivated and able to multi-task in an independent and timely manner.
• Team player – goes above and beyond in anticipating the needs of portfolio management teams.
• Knowledge of economic and accounting principles and practices, the financial markets, the industry, the analysis and reporting of financial data, and associated terminology.
• Knowledge and experience using analytical skills.
• Ability to use logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problem solving.

• Minimum Required: Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience
• Minimum Required: 1+ years relevant experience.
• Preferred: 1-3 years of financial analysis in investment industry experience in financial services, preferably in Private Wealth Management, Portfolio Administration, or college education and internships relating to Private Wealth Management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook
• Experience with Adobe, Advent APX, Moxy/Genesis, Black Diamond, Salesforce

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1919 Investment Counsel, a wholly owned subsidiary of Stifel Financial Corporation, provides investment management and financial planning services to wealthy individuals, families, trusts, foundations, and institutions. 1919 Investment Counsel manages more than $24 billion of client assets and has offices in Baltimore, Birmingham, Cincinnati, New York, San Francisco, Philadelphia and Vero Beach. 1919 Investment Counsel has a team of portfolio managers, research analysts and client service professionals that work together to construct investment portfolios that are tailored to each client's specific needs and objectives and to deliver tailored solutions that preserve, build and manage wealth for 1919 Investment Counsel's clients. The firm primarily serves high net worth clients which often require complex financial planning and advice as well as exceptional client service.

1919 Investment Counsel is an Equal Opportunity Employer.