Global Investment Office, OCIO – Endowments & Foundations Portfolio Manager, Vice President
- Serve as Portfolio Manager to build and manage client portfolios for OCIO’s Endowment & Foundation (E&F) clients
- The portfolio manager will be responsible for functions such as; asset allocation and manager selection as well as risk management and monitoring
- Engage with clients to perform client discovery, draft investment policy statements, provide quarterly reporting, etc.
- Ensure the smooth functioning of administrative and operational activities, including those involving outside custodians and trading, reporting, and client cash flows
- Partner with internal advisors and consultants to win new clients and raise new assets
- Manage relationships with key internal partners including Branch Support, Middle Office, reporting and technology teams
- Along with other subject matter experts, create institutional content such as white papers for advisors to use with clients and prospects to engage on topics related to the areas of expertise
- Work closely with internal business development team to create RFP Portfolio Proposals
- 5+ years’ experience servicing institutional portfolios, preferably for endowments and foundations
- Experience and knowledge in investment/ wealth management platforms and vehicles, including managed account platforms, mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments
- Experience and knowledge in global capital markets, technical expertise across asset classes preferred
- Firm understanding of portfolio management concepts including modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management and performance attribution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Must be very detail-oriented, with an ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive & hard working with strong professional accountability
- FINRA Licensed: SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 required within 90 days
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Expected base pay rates for the role will be between $140,000 and $200,000 per year at the commencement of employment. However, base pay if hired will be determined on an individualized basis and is only part of the total compensation package, which, depending on the position, may also include commission earnings, incentive compensation, discretionary bonuses, other short and long-term incentive packages, and other Morgan Stanley sponsored benefit programs.
Morgan Stanley is an equal opportunity employer committed to building and maintaining a workforce that is diverse in experience and background. Our recruiting efforts reflect our strong commitment to a culture of inclusion, where individuals are hired, developed, and advanced based on their skills and talents.
Our workforce reflects a broad cross-section of the global communities in which we operate, bringing a variety of backgrounds, talents, perspectives, and experiences.
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Skills Required
- 5+ years experience servicing institutional portfolios (preferably endowments and foundations)
- Experience and knowledge in investment/wealth management platforms and vehicles including managed account platforms, mutual funds, ETFs, separate accounts, and alternative investments
- Experience and knowledge in global capital markets and technical expertise across asset classes
- Firm understanding of portfolio management concepts: modern portfolio theory, asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management, performance attribution
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Word
- Strong organizational and project management skills
- Very detail-oriented with ability to multi-task and handle multiple priorities
- Exemplary verbal and written communication skills
- Proactive work ethic and strong professional accountability
- FINRA Licenses: SIE, Series 7 and Series 66 required within 90 days
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