OVERVIEW
Your job as the Director of Investments is crucial in leading a successful comprehensive Investment program at Procyon. Reporting to the Chief Investment Officer, the Director of Investments will oversee all aspects of our investment platform, including trading, billing/audit functions, investment research, and advisor-facing initiatives. This is a leadership position requiring both strategic vision and hands-on execution.
QUALIFICATIONS
- 5-7 years of management experience with portfolio strategy and implementation, advisor support, or equity research within wealth management, RIA, or asset management environments
- Series 65 required
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, or a quantitative field; advanced degree (MBA, MS etc.) preferred
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) strongly preferred
- Direct experience with independent advisors
- Excellent attention to detail and strong organizational skills
- Exceptional interpersonal, presentation and written/verbal communication skills; adept at translating complex concepts for advisors and clients
- Strong work ethic, self-motivated, and goal oriented.
- Advanced proficiency in Black Diamond Wealth Platform (portfolio management, reporting, and integrations); experience with integrated research platforms such as Morningstar, YCharts, FactSet, or Bloomberg highly desirable.
JOB DESCRIPTION
This position will be held under the direct supervision of Procyon’s Chief Investment Officer, Antonio Rodrigues. The Director of Investments will lead in the following ways:
Strategy and Operational Oversight
- Lead and oversee all trading, investment, and reporting operations, including portfolio construction, asset allocation, model management, and execution consistency across platforms
- Drive innovation and integration across systems, technology, and workflows to enhance efficiency, scalability, data integrity, and client reporting accuracy (including billing and audit functions)
- Supervise investment programs across public and private markets, SMAs, and options overlays, while guiding portfolio strategy and performance monitoring, and ensuring effective audit and billing functions.
People Management
- Build, lead, and develop the investment research, portfolio consulting, and trading teams, including direct management and mentorship of key team members
- Oversee the internship program and support team development through coaching, training, and performance management
- Foster cross-functional collaboration and provide strategic feedback to senior leadership while supporting advisors and internal stakeholders
Special Projects
- Lead investment-related M&A efforts, including due diligence, portfolio mapping, advisor onboarding, and integration of investment processes and systems
- Drive complex portfolio initiatives such as tax transitions, legacy holdings, and high-volume or specialized trading scenarios
- Partner with advisors and clients as a senior investment resource, contributing to proposals, client meetings, market commentary, and firm-wide presentations (e.g., town halls, webinars)
WHY PROCYON
Procyon was designed from the ground up to be an excellent home for our clients and employees. We work hard for our clients but also want Procyon to be a great place to work. We currently follow a hybrid work schedule, allowing employees to work from home on Mondays and Fridays and come into an office on Tues- Thurs for meetings, training, and idea-sharing better done in person. We encourage lifelong learning and, with approval, will also reimburse high-performing employees for pursuing approved advanced designations. As a vibrant and growing firm there is an opportunity for anyone to join and make a difference right away and find new challenges as you learn and grow along with the firm.
Location: Shelton, CT
Travel: Up to 10% of the time between office and event locations
Full / Part-time: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 40 hours, minimum
Hours: 8:30am-5pm
Salary: $150-$200k + Bonus
Above list of responsibilities of job description is not all inclusive. Job responsibilities and duties can and will change over time. Open and real time communication will be necessary between employee and supervisor
