Portfolio Implementation Specialist

Benefits

Additional Information

About Our Company Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a Columbia Threadneedle Investments global team of 2,300 people working together. Our capability is diverse with more than 550 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements. Our unwavering focus on our clients and strong financial foundation connects each of our enterprise businesses - Ameriprise Financial, Columbia Threadneedle Investments and RiverSource Insurance and Annuities. Job Description Columbia Threadneedle is looking for an Implementation Specialist to join the team supporting our growing hedge fund business. The person who will be successful in this role will be someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, is a continuous learner and is able to prioritize tasks for themselves and others. How you'll spend your time... Enter trade orders into the order management system, monitor limit orders, and seek pre-trade compliance approvals when necessary. Ensure that "clean orders" are received by the trading desk for execution. Prepare portfolio rebalances while following established protocols for each fund. Work with portfolio managers and traders to ensure that investment ideas are effectively and efficiently implemented. Validate and monitor cash levels throughout the day. Provide daily trade, position and cash reports to portfolio managers and analysts. Provide market news and commentary as requested by portfolio manager. Act as a liaison between the investment team and other internal business partners, including trading, fund administration, client services, legal, and operations. Understand firm policies, procedures and specific investment account guidelines as they relate to the strategies supported. Act as team subject matter expert on investment systems, including the order management system, attribution and risk systems. Perform other ad-hoc requests, including limited research and special analytics projects. To be successful in this role you will have... Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to collaborate with multiple teams at multiple levels Attention to detail, accuracy and timeliness Experience with (or the ability to quickly learn) specialized investment systems An interest in financial markets It would be great if you also had... Experience with equities/equity derivatives Visa Sponsorship Applicants must have a valid work authorization that does not now, or in the future, require visa sponsorship for employment in the United States (e.g., H-1B, F-1 CPT, F-1 OPT, TN). In-Office Collaboration We are a client-centric, relationship-based business. Working together, in-person, is foundational to how we achieve results. By fostering a culture of face-to-face collaboration, idea sharing, productivity and personal connection, we deliver for our stakeholders - clients, advisors, employees and shareholders. Our employees work in the office at least four (4) days per week, with flexibility to work from home one (1) day per week. Some roles may require additional in-office time or different in-office expectations, and specific requirements will be discussed during the hiring process. Base Pay Salary The estimated base salary for this role is $86,000-$90,000 per year. We have a pay-for-performance compensation philosophy. Your initial total compensation may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and geographical work location. In addition, most of our roles are eligible for variable pay in the form of bonus, commissions, and/or long-term incentives depending on the role. We also have a competitive and comprehensive benefits program that supports all aspects of your health and well-being, including but not limited to vacation time, sick time, 401(k), and health, dental and life insurance. Full-Time/Part-Time Full time Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt Job Family Group Investment Management Line of Business AMINV US Asset Management Columbia Threadneedle is a people business, and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to fostering an inclusive and performance-based culture where everyone can belong, grow, contribute and realise their potential. Columbia Threadneedle is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, military status, veteran status, genetic information, citi