Portfolio Manager III
At a glance
Manager-level Investment & Corporate Development role at Bank of America. Chicago · full-time · $135,600–$300,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Build investment plans around each high-net-worth client's circumstances and financial goals
- Oversee portfolios from asset allocation and security selection through trading, risk controls and investment reviews
- Coordinate equities, fixed income, alternative investments and specialty asset management with teammates
- Discuss portfolio results and potential market shifts with clients, using economic and industry analysis
- Track investment office guidance and market trends, while supporting client retention, business development and associate mentoring
What you bring
- At least ten years making investment decisions and advising high-net-worth or ultra-high-net-worth clients
- A record of greater responsibility at an established financial services firm, likely in wealth management, private banking or trust
- Extensive working knowledge of fiduciary products, investment matters, taxes, legal issues and operations
- Strong client relationship skills, plus experience negotiating, delegating and leading
Who this fits
This role suits a seasoned investment professional who can manage complex client portfolios and build trusted client relationships. The position is based in Chicago, with an in-office approach and role-specific flexibility.
From the employer
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 and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This job is responsible for working with complex, high-net-worth investors to create customized investment strategies. Key responsibilities include evaluating, designing, constructing, managing, and monitoring all aspects of discretionary portfolio management including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, investment reviews, and proactive client communication. Job expectations include helping teams to drive client retention and business development, while mentoring associates.
Responsibilities:
- Works to understand the client's situation and circumstances to develop and recommend an investment strategy tailored to their unique goals and objectives
- Manages all aspects of the client's investment portfolio including asset allocation, portfolio construction, security/manager selection, trade execution, risk management and compliance, and investment reviews
- Collaborates with teammates to deliver the bank's full array of integrated solutions, such as equities, fixed income, alternative investments, and Specialty Asset Management as appropriate
- Engages with clients to review investment performance and anticipated market changes based on economic and industry analysis
- Stays up-to-date on recommendations from the Chief Investment Office, current market conditions, and economic trends to anticipate and mitigate investment risks
- Develops meaningful relationships with clients, while demonstrating the highest care, skill, diligence, and ethics
Required Qualifications:
- Minimum of 10 years of investment decision making and financial consulting experience working with high-net-worth and ultra-high net worth clients
- Has held positions of increasing responsibility with an established and prestigious financial services firm, most likely in a wealth management, private banking and/or trust field
- Knowledge of fiduciary and financial products and services through extensive related work experience
- Broad-based technical knowledge of investments, tax, legal and operations necessary to service clients
- Knowledge of fiduciary standards, principles and applicable laws and regulations usually acquired through training, seminars or law school
- Skills and experience in negotiating, delegating and leadership
- Superior client service and relationship management skills
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or related field or equivalent financial services/business experience
- Graduate Degree such as MBA or JD
- Holds appropriate credentials such as CPA, CFP and/or CFA designation
- The ideal candidate will bring an appropriate mix of financial services expertise, management and business development experience
Skills:
- Advisory
- Client Investments Management
- Customer and Client Focus
- Investment Management
- Presentation Skills
- Active Listening
- Analytical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Client Experience Branding
- Valuation Ethics and Practice Standards
- Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Data Quality Management
- Trading
- Written Communications
California - The following laws or regulations restrict or prohibit the hiring of individuals with certain specified criminal history for the position: FDIC.
Massachusetts - It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Minimum Education Requirement: High School Diploma / GED / Secondary School or equivalent
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40Pay Transparency details
US - CA - Los Angeles - 333 S HOPE ST - BANK OF AMERICA PLAZA (CA9193), US - IL - Chicago - 110 N Wacker Dr - Bank Of America Tower Chicago (IL4110), US - MA - Boston - 100 Federal St - 100 Federal St Lp (MA5100)Pay and benefits informationPay range$135,600.00 - $300,000.00 annualized salary, offers to be determined based on experience, education and skill set.Discretionary incentive eligibleThis role is eligible to participate in the annual discretionary plan. Employees are eligible for an annual discretionary award based on their overall individual performance results and behaviors, the performance and contributions of their line of business and/or group; and the overall success of the Company.BenefitsThis role is currently benefits eligible. We provide industry-leading benefits, access to paid time off, resources and support to our employees so they can make a genuine impact and contribute to the sustainable growth of our business and the communities we serve.