ETF Portfolio Management Analyst

Our Customer is an independent investment management firm dedicated to delivering an investment experience that helps people get more out of life. They manage $1,198.7 billion in assets on behalf of clients worldwide with the help of over 8,000 highly engaged and motivated employees focused on client needs. They actively encourage their people to collaborate to find the best ideas and solutions for clients, leveraging the tremendous diversity of thought that exists across their global organization.

We are seeking an ETF (exchange-traded funds) Portfolio Management Analyst on a contract basis to help support our Customer’s business needs. This role is onsite in Downers Grove, IL.

The ETF Portfolio Management Analyst will be primarily responsible for the daily management, implementation and execution of index based portfolios. The position will utilize various reporting tools and systems to ensure portfolios effectively track associated indices and meet client needs. The candidate will be responsible for using a systematic approach to data, technology, and processes to ensure portfolios can be implemented efficiently with an high level of accuracy. The position is a team-based role and as such the candidate will be required to perform other duties which may not be directly related to index tracking or portfolio management. The Analyst will leverage technical skills to deliver high quality work and asks for assistance when needed. The role will work closely with Portfolio Management, ETF Operations, Trading, and other various groups withinthe organization as well as at external partners.


Responsibilities:

• Rebalancing portfolios as required to ensure they track associated indices.
• Daily monitoring of funds and indices to ensure execution of scheduled and non-scheduled events such as custom order activity, corporate actions, cash management and rebalances.
• Projects related to new product launches, process/financial risk reduction, and technology improvements.
• Supporting inquiries from portfolio managers, capital markets, clients, sales, and other groups.

• Bachelor's degree preferred
• A minimum of 1 to 3 years of work experience in or related to the financial services industry or similarly equivalent education experience.
• Working knowledge of financial markets, pricing, mutual funds, operations, accounting or exchange traded funds process a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Python, Excel, VBA or other related (languages) a plus.
• Highly collaborative and detail oriented
• Excellent communication skills

We offer a competitive salary range for this position. Most candidates who join our team are hired at the median of this range, ensuring fair and equitable compensation based on experience and qualifications.

Contractor benefits are available through our 3rd Party Employer of Record (Available upon completion of waiting period for eligible engagements)
Benefits include: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k.

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.