Senior Portfolio Analyst (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote)
Job title: Senior Portfolio Analyst (Charlotte, NC (Hybrid) or Remote) in Charlotte, NC at Brighthouse Financial
Company: Brighthouse Financial
Job description: Where you’ll work:
Our flexible, hybrid work model offers the option to work remotely or in the office.How you’ll contribute:
As a Senior Portfolio Analyst, you’ll be responsible for manager-of-manager due diligence and investment analysis, as well as producing Board reporting and effectively communicating information on a wide range of investment topics. The role will be responsible for monitoring, evaluating, and as the need arises selecting, external investment managers (Subadvisors) who have been delegated the day-to-day investment management responsibilities. Senior Portfolio Analyst will oversee Subadvisors who manage equity and fixed income investment strategies.This is a key position on the Investment Research and Analysis team which has overall responsibility for the investment oversight and monitoring of a ~$100 billion investment platform comprised of SEC registered investment companies which are governed by an independent Board of Trustees.In this role, you’ll get to:
- Provide investment oversight and evaluation of investment activities in assigned portfolios. Lead/assist in the manager search and selection process as necessary.
- Conduct quantitative, qualitative and peer group analysis along with timely updates of assigned portfolios which include both equity and fixed income
- Utilize investment-related software to aid in the evaluation of managers and in the formulation of recommendations and analysis
- Run and analyze performance attribution analysis for assigned portfolios and document findings in written reports
- Lead on-site meetings to evaluate and monitor external firms and portfolio management teams, including discussions with CEOs, CIOs, and key investment personnel platform (some travel required)
- Lead quarterly and ad hoc meetings with assigned managers
- Lead the coordination, preparation, and timely delivery of Board materials
- Participate in the annual review of the Funds Registration Statement for assigned portfolios to ensure the principal investment strategies and principal risk disclosures remain appropriate and recommend changes as warranted
- Participate in the annual review of Tailored Shareholder reports for assigned portfolios
- Review, comment and follow up as necessary on the Subadviser responses to the Annual Contract Renewal questionnaire; review the peer groups created by an independent party and the associated performance and expense analysis
- Support Derivatives Risk Management Group in administering the Derivatives Risk Management Program
- Support and/or be part of committees related to liquidity risk management, and fair valuation as needed/appropriate
- Support team’s work with investment marketing to ensure prompt and accurate performance and other investment related communications for advisors, consultants and wholesalers requests as the need arises
- Manage ad hoc requests as necessary
- Bachelor’s degree and 5+ years of relevant investment experience
- Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills are a must in order to manage competing priorities in a dynamic work environment
- Being a proactive and engaged team player with strong work ethic is imperative for success on the team
- Natural curiosity; consistent ability to formulate and articulate thoughts and ideas in a team setting as well as in communication with leadership
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite required; and experience with Morningstar Direct strongly preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills to collaborate with different stakeholders internally and externally
- CFA/CAIA or progress towards and/or significant coursework in finance/investments is required
- Knowledge of various investment managers / fund complexes, products and styles across all asset classes highly preferred
- Compensation – Base salary ranging from $105,000 - $135,000 plus competitive performance-based incentives determined by company and individual results.
- Flexible Work Environment – Work remotely or in the office to better thrive in all areas of life.
- Paid Time Off – Recharge with a minimum of 20 days of paid time off and 16 paid company holidays per calendar year plus paid volunteer time and paid study time.
- Financial Health – Work toward achieving your financial goals through our 401(k) savings plan with company match (up to 6%) and annual company nondiscretionary contribution (3%), 15% employee stock purchase plan discount, and financial counseling services.
- Health and Wellness – Enjoy competitive medical, vision, and dental plans plus tax-free health savings accounts with potential company contributions up to $1,000 per family.
- Family Support – Care for loved ones with up to 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents, back-up dependent care, dependent care flexible spending account, and up to a $25,000 lifetime maximum during your adoption, infertility, or surrogacy journey.
- Life and Disability Support – Gain access to company-paid basic life insurance and short-term disability insurance.
- Ranked by 2023 admitted assets. Best’s Review®: Top 200 U.S. Life/Health Insurers. AM Best, 2024.