Portfolio Management Associate

Background: 

CoastEdge Partners, LLC is an independent private investment/multi-family office based in San Diego, CA. We manage and advise on over $1.8 billion of assets for a select group of high-net-worth individuals, families, foundations and corporate institutions. Our business model is truly unique and we are poised to continue to grow our dynamic investment platform. CoastEdge is registered as an investment advisor with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. More information on our firm can be found at www.coastedge.com.

Job Description: 

We are seeking an analytically driven and detail-oriented Portfolio Management Associate to support the firm’s portfolio management, investment operations, and client facing portfolio execution needs. This role is ideal for a candidate with foundational investment industry experience who is looking to deepen their exposure to portfolio construction, implementation, and client-facing investment work.

This role will work directly with all investment team members including direct visibility to senior decision makers – with highly sensitive responsibilities early on. This role will require professional and prompt communication with the client service and advisory teams to ensure accurate portfolio implementation and efficient investment processes as well as ownership over cash management tracking tools (Microsoft Office Suite + CRM).

This role will have the opportunity to contribute to, and learn from, multiple aspects of our investment operations, including day-to-day portfolio management, client communication, and system/processes management. Reporting directly to a senior member of the investment team, this position requires a self-starter who thrives on ensuring excellent and meticulous execution of key processes. The position requires flexibility to accommodate changing priorities, particularly during market hours. This position will be responsible for executing a wide variety of tasks, increasing in complexity and ownership over time, including:

Principal Duties & Responsibilities:

Investment & Portfolio Operations

• Serve as the primary lead for the firm’s daily Cash Management program
• Coordinate with senior portfolio management team on account transitions, portfolio rebalancing, and client portfolio implementations
• Collaborate with third-party SMA providers to analyze portfolios and propose implementation or allocation recommendations
• Organize and manage portfolio reporting attributes, including dynamic target allocations, fixed income analytics, and inputs and assumptions for the firm’s Alternative Investment Pacing Model

External Client Reporting & Communications

• Respond to ad hoc client and advisor requests related to portfolio structure, performance, and investment activity
• In partnership with primary and secondary advisors, contribute to the production of new client investment proposals, utilizing and improving existing templates and workflows

Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent education and experience), preferably in finance, economics, business, accounting, computer science, or a related field
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant financial services or investment industry experience required
• Prior financial analytics experience with a client-facing component is a plus
• Series 65 or Series 7/66 preferred but not required prior to employment
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to follow instructions while also thinking critically and independently improving processes
• Proven ability to manage multiple time-sensitive projects and communicate priorities and expectations clearly
• High degree of self-motivation, integrity, and willingness to take on increasing responsibility
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong digital literacy, particularly in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Self-starter capable of working both independently and collaboratively within a team environment
• Strong emotional intelligence with ability to think and operate in the best interest of the client
• Prior experience with Addepar and/or custodial trading interfaces (i.e. Schwab Advisor Center) is a plus

Compensation:

Job Type: Full-time

CoastEdge follows a total compensation approach when rewarding employees which includes a base salary and a discretionary bonus. Base salary is the fixed component of compensation that is determined by core job responsibilities, relevant experience, internal level, and market factors. The discretionary bonus is used to award performance and therefore is determined by company, business, team, and individual performance. Details are below:

• Initial Salary range: $80,000-$90,000 - commensurate with experience
• Discretionary bonus
• Benefits include:
• 401(k) savings account
• Medical, Dental and Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule, with regular remote days offered throughout the year
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off

Work Location / Physical setting:

• Office in UTC La Jolla, CA (one location)
• Formal remote work schedule and offerings

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday (must be able to work during market hours which includes potential time sensitive needs between 6:30am-9:00am PT)