Portfolio Finance Associate

Portfolio Finance Associate Overview

• The Portfolio Finance Associate will support financing, liquidity, and balance-sheet needs for diversified investment portfolios.
• Collaborate with investment teams, prime brokers, lenders, and internal operations to optimize financing structures and capital utilization.
• Gain exposure to complex financial instruments and trading strategies within a dynamic investment platform.
• Contribute to the development of analytical tools and reporting to enhance portfolio financing transparency.
• Participate in projects focused on counterparty management, financing optimization, and operational efficiency.
• Work in a hybrid environment, combining remote flexibility with on-site collaboration.
• Engage with senior stakeholders and financial institutions to ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Ideal for candidates with securities lending, prime brokerage, or institutional financing experience seeking impactful roles.

Portfolio Finance Associate Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Manage portfolio financing arrangements, including securities lending, repo, and secured financing structures.
• Monitor financing balances, margin requirements, collateral movements, and borrowing costs across portfolios.
• Collaborate with investment teams to identify opportunities for capital and balance-sheet efficiency improvements.
• Analyze financing terms, rates, leverage, collateral requirements, and economic considerations.
• Support onboarding and maintenance of financing relationships with financial institutions.
• Investigate margin and collateral discrepancies, coordinating resolution with internal and external parties.
• Prepare reports on financing utilization, portfolio leverage, liquidity, and funding costs.
• Evaluate financing alternatives for new trades, strategies, and investment opportunities.
• Participate in risk monitoring and ensure financing activities align with established parameters.

Portfolio Finance Associate Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Mathematics, or related discipline.
• 2–5 years of experience in securities lending, prime brokerage, repo, or institutional financing.
• Strong understanding of securities financing and collateral mechanics.
• Familiarity with equities, fixed income, derivatives, or other traded financial products.
• Proficiency in Excel; experience with SQL, Python, Bloomberg is advantageous.
• Excellent analytical and quantitative skills for managing financial data.
• Strong communication skills to interact with portfolio managers, traders, and financial institutions.
• Attention to detail and ability to manage time-sensitive processes efficiently.
• Experience in a hybrid work environment is preferred.