Senior Portfolio Manager- Trust
Edward Jones
Saint Louis MO 63190 US
Your passion. Our purpose. This could be powerful.
Maybe the markets keep you up at night. Trusts are your forte. Or your idea of a perfect day at the office is a deep dive into equity research. Whatever your passion, at Edward Jones it will have purpose. Your work is meaningful - because it has a singular focus: client relationships. What you do every day helps people achieve and protect their financial goals. Impacting lives for the better. And with our remarkable work-life flexibility, one of the lives it could enhance is yours.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Home Office
Team Overview:
Do you have a passion for portfolio management and have experience in the trust or estate industry? Our Edward Jones Trust Company provides personalized investment management and fiduciary services. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Senior Portfolio Manager to join the team. The duties include consulting with financial advisors, clients and other professionals to review and assess the needs of the client. The portfolio manager will then identify an asset allocation and construct a portfolio that aligns with the client's objectives. The portfolio manager will have ongoing communication with both financial advisors and clients articulating changes and account performance.
What You Will Do:
Senior Portfolio Managers are responsible for consulting with financial advisors, clients and other professionals to review and assess the needs of the client. They will then identify an asset allocation and construct a portfolio that aligns with the client's objectives. The senior portfolio manager will have ongoing communication with both financial advisors and clients articulating changes and account performance. Specific duties include:
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
Hiring Minimum: $113810
Hiring Maximum: $193785
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
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Skills/Requirements
What Experience You Need:
What Could Set You Apart:
*Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
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Awards & Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
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About Us
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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Maybe the markets keep you up at night. Trusts are your forte. Or your idea of a perfect day at the office is a deep dive into equity research. Whatever your passion, at Edward Jones it will have purpose. Your work is meaningful - because it has a singular focus: client relationships. What you do every day helps people achieve and protect their financial goals. Impacting lives for the better. And with our remarkable work-life flexibility, one of the lives it could enhance is yours.
Job Overview
Position Schedule: Home Office
Team Overview:
Do you have a passion for portfolio management and have experience in the trust or estate industry? Our Edward Jones Trust Company provides personalized investment management and fiduciary services. We are seeking a highly skilled individual to serve as a Senior Portfolio Manager to join the team. The duties include consulting with financial advisors, clients and other professionals to review and assess the needs of the client. The portfolio manager will then identify an asset allocation and construct a portfolio that aligns with the client's objectives. The portfolio manager will have ongoing communication with both financial advisors and clients articulating changes and account performance.
What You Will Do:
Senior Portfolio Managers are responsible for consulting with financial advisors, clients and other professionals to review and assess the needs of the client. They will then identify an asset allocation and construct a portfolio that aligns with the client's objectives. The senior portfolio manager will have ongoing communication with both financial advisors and clients articulating changes and account performance. Specific duties include:
- Providing discretionary management for the most complex trust and High Net Worth portfolios in accordance with clients' unique needs, governing documents, firm guidelines, and fiduciary standards.
- Partnering with financial advisors to fully understand clients' needs and enhance the overall client experience.
- Independently establishing an appropriate investment objective, articulating a tailored investment strategy and recommendations, and explaining account performance.
- Effectively utilizing all available systems, tools, and resources to efficiently execute on trade and rebalancing decisions.
- Coaching and training less experienced team members on best practices and escalated issues as well as overseeing certain designated functions.
- Supporting FAs in developing new business by communicating the firm's solutions and value proposition to prospects, in person and through remote delivery.
- Collaborating closely with Trust Administration, the Client Consultation Group, Trust New Business Team, Advanced Branch Support, and other similar service areas.
- Leading presentations at client events, regional meetings, seminars and web conferences.
- Leading initiatives within the Investments Area, across the division, and firm-wide that improve our ability to serve our clients and support the firm's mission.
Edward Jones' compensation and benefits package includes medical and prescription drug, dental, vision, voluntary benefits (such as accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness), short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage. Short- and long-term disability, basic life, and basic AD&D coverage are provided at no cost to associates. Edward Jones offers a 401k retirement plan, and tax-advantaged accounts: health savings account, and flexible spending account. Edward Jones observes ten paid holidays and provides 15 days of vacation for new associates beginning on January 1 of each year, as well as sick time, personal days, and a paid day for volunteerism. Associates may be eligible for bonuses and profit sharing. All associates are eligible for the firm's Employee Assistance Program. For more information on the Benefits available to Edward Jones associates, please visit our benefits page.
Hiring Minimum: $113810
Hiring Maximum: $193785
Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. Edward Jones is prohibited from hiring individuals with certain specified criminal history as set forth in Section 3(a)(39) and 15(b)(4) and Rule 17a-3(a)(12) of the Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, and conducts background reviews consistent with FINRA Rule 3110(e). A copy of a notice regarding the provisions of the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance is available at: dcba.lacounty.gov/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/FCOE-Official-Notice-Eng-Final-8.30.2024.pdf.
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Skills/Requirements
What Experience You Need:
- Bachelors degree required. Business related degree strongly preferred.
- CFA Charter required
- Ten+ years financial services experience.
- Minimum six years experience in portfolio management or related roles that required making investment recommendations relied upon by others.
- Expert-level understanding of investments and portfolio management strategies, Modern Portfolio Theory, Prudent Investor Rule and Uniform Trust Code.
- Familiarity with multiple accounting, performance, data, and trading systems
- Proficiency in evaluating and distilling investment research from Edward Jones and other providers.
- Demonstrated experience with estate planning principles, taxes, insurance and other financial planning-related items.
- Strong verbal and written communications skills with ability to provide concise, relevant market commentary and explain sometimes complex investment terms to clients.
- Proven ability to articulate Edward Jones' investment philosophy, investment strategies, and account performance, as well as answer questions to help build relationships with clients and FAs.
- Experience in mentoring and providing feedback to fellow associates and/or serving as a point of escalation for complex or difficult decisions.
What Could Set You Apart:
- Masters degree preferred
- Additional designations such as CFP or CAIA
- Prior portfolio management experience at trust company
*Candidates that live within in a commutable distance from our Tempe, AZ and St. Louis, MO home office locations are expected to work in the office three days per week, with preference for Tuesday through Thursday.
Read More About Skills/Requirements
Awards & Accolades
At Edward Jones, we are building a place where everyone feels like they belong. We're proud of our associates' contributions to the firm and the recognitions we have received.
Check out our U.S. awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Check out our Canadian awards and accolades: Insights & Information Blog Postings about Edward Jones
Read More About Awards & Accolades
About Us
Join a financial services firm where your contributions are valued. Edward Jones is a Fortune 500¹ company where people come first. With over 8 million clients and 19,000 financial advisors across the U.S. and Canada, we're proud to be privately-owned, placing the focus on our clients rather than shareholder returns.
Behind everything we do is our purpose: We partner for positive impact to improve the lives of our clients and colleagues, and together, better our communities and society. We are an innovative, flexible, and inclusive organization that attracts, develops, and inspires performance excellence and a sense of belonging.
People are at the center of our partnership. Edward Jones associates are seen, heard, respected, and supported. This is what we believe makes us the best place to start or build your career.
View our Purpose, Inclusion and Citizenship Report.
¹Fortune 500, published June 2023, data as of December 2022. Compensation provided for using, not obtaining, the rating.
Edward Jones does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, genetic information or any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
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