Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA), Private Banking

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. Being a Great Place to Work is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. This includes our commitment to being an inclusive workplace, attracting and developing exceptional talent, supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness, recognizing and rewarding performance, and how we make an impact in the communities we serve. Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture with specific requirements for office-based attendance and which allows for an appropriate level of flexibility for our teammates and businesses based on role-specific considerations. At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us! Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA), Private Bank, Clayton, MO - The Portfolio Management Senior Associate (PMSA) is a specialist role that has primary responsibility for assisting the Portfolio Manager(s) in providing integrated investment advice and portfolio management services. PMSAs are investment product experts who act as an additional point of contact for clients and/or as a backup for client-facing Portfolio Managers. The PMSA will coordinate the internal delivery of investment services through the appropriate channels within the CIO groups. Additionally, PMSAs will seek out new business opportunities from existing books of business and assist other service associates as needed. Job Description: In addition to the ability to deliver generalist support and as part of the Client Team, actively support Portfolio Managers to meet clients’ investment needs and expectations Support Portfolio Managers with portfolio composition analysis and in achieving asset allocation monitoring, investment policy statement quality and completeness Responsible for: Client Presentations (i.e. Asset Allocation and Performance Reporting) Investment Policy Statement Create, Update & Affirm Trading Account Re-balancing Daily Monitoring (Non-Policy / BAC / Client-Directed Sale, etc.) Compliance clean-ups Reg. 9 Asset Allocation Monitoring, Portfolio Analysis and Stochastic Modeling Idea Generation Market & Platform Research Administrative dues as required Ensuring management of concentration documentation Assist in developing and/or delivering solution specific investment proposals Proactively identify deepening opportunities while performing existing responsibilities and engaging in meaningful interactions Leverage experience and deep expertise to manage and/or execute client investment transactions Participate in Client Management Process (CMP) activities including supporting delivering a branded client experience and meaningful interactions Coordinate with Client Teams and partner to deliver an integrated service to the client and identify and resolve issues in an effective and timely manner Ensure adherence to all internal policies and compliance to legal and regulatory requirements Qualifications: Minimum of 4-5 years of experience with a financial institution focusing on high net worth client service and sales Ability to successfully complete assessment of critical skills BS/BA degree in Business, Finance, Economics or Law desired Ability to obtain and maintain SAFE Act registration This job is responsible for assisting the Portfolio Management team in providing integrated investment advice and portfolio management services. Key responsibilities include coordinating the internal delivery of investment services through the appropriate channels, seeking out new business opportunities from existing books of business, and assisting other service associates as needed. Job expectations include serving as an additional point of contact for clients and/or as a backup for client-facing Portfolio Managers. Responsibilities: Supports aspects of the client portfolio including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, and investment reviews Assists with engaging clients to review investment performance and anticipated market changes based on economic and industry analysis Performs market analysis, gathers insights, and recommends strategies to support client's investment goals Supports Portfolio Managers with conducting portfolio composition analysis, asset allocation monitoring, and ensuring investment policy statement quality and completeness Manages and/or executes client investment transactions, while leveraging expertise in portfolio management Coordinates with client teams and partners to deliver an integrated service to the client, while identifying and resolving issues in an effective and timely manner. Skills: Critical Thinking Customer and Client Focus Prioritization Problem Solving Risk Management Attention to Detail Business Acumen Collaboration Decision Making Written Communications Active Listening Analytical Thinking Networking Organizational Effectiveness Result Orientation Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent For internal employees: participation in a work from home posture does not make you eligible to post. Shift: 1st shift (United States of America) Hours Per Week: 40 Privacy Statement: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/privacy-notice At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. Responsible Growth is how we run our company and how we deliver for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day. One of the keys to driving Responsible Growth is being a great place to work for our teammates around the world. We’re devoted to being a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. We hire individuals with a broad range of backgrounds and experiences and invest heavily in our teammates and their families by offering competitive benefits to support their physical, emotional, and financial well-being. Bank of America believes both in the importance of working together and offering flexibility to our employees. We use a multi-faceted approach for flexibility, depending on the various roles in our organization. Working at Bank of America will give you a great career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact, along with the power to make a difference. Join us! Partnering Locally Learn about some of the ways Bank of America is making a difference in the communities we serve. Global Impact Learn about the six areas that guide Bank of America’s efforts to help make financial lives better for customers, clients, communities and our teammates. Opportunity and Inclusion Each employee brings unique skills, background and opinions. We see opportunity and inclusion as our platform for innovation and a key component in our success. Our Values Learn about our four values that represent what we believe. Pay Transparency: https://careers.bankofamerica.com/en-us/pay-transparency

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