eFinancialCareers

• Company

  Michael Page International

• Location

  Boston, MA, 02110

• Compensation

  Competitive base plus bonus potential.

• Position Type

  Employee

• Employment type

  Full time

• Updated

  03 Sep 2008

• eFC Ref no

  442408

Our client, a dynamic and expanding Boston-based manager of globally-oriented investment strategies, is seeking an experienced Assistant Portfolio Manager-Index to become an integral member on a small team responsible for index portfolios.

Specific responsibilities for the Assistant Portfolio Manager-Index will include the following:

* Ensuring that all portfolios are managed within their investment objectives, you’ll drive and coordinate the investment process, making sure that client performance targets are met.

* Help to calculate trades to take portfolios in line with index or target portfolios and monitor day-to-day cash flows, as well as supporting the portfolio managers by handling administrative issues and any performance queries.

* Generate and analyze risk reports using proprietary and vendor-provided management systems.

Position Requirements:

* 2-3+ Years in a similar position REQUIRED

* BA or Masters in mathematics, finance, economics, statistics or engineering, plus some relevant academic or industry work experience. Strong quantitative, accounting or statistical background desired.

* CFA or progress towards completion of CFA preferred

* A self-motivated team player capable of working well with colleagues across the business, you’ll be confident taking responsibility for all kinds of tasks, processes and projects.

* Strong organizational skills, a disciplined approach and above all, the ability to multi-task effectively.

* You’ll also need to be a strong communicator, able to explain complex issues to a wide range of audiences.

* Results-oriented and happy to apply your knowledge to a practical framework, you’ll be able to maintain the highest standards, even when working to restrictive deadlines.

* High level of computer literacy, especially Excel skills

* Extremely detail oriented

* Enjoys working in a collegial environment & thrives in an intense & dynamic organization