Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC
Associate Portfolio Manager/Portfolio Manager, Core/Core Plus SMA
Lord, Abbett & Co. LLC, Jersey City, New Jersey, United States, 07390
The Role
Our Core/Core Plus Multi‑Sector Team is in search of an Associate Portfolio Manager (APM) or Portfolio Manager (PM), depending on level of experience, who will assist in the launch and development of the Core/Core Plus SMA strategy at Lord Abbett.
We’ll trust you to:
Take primary responsibility for overall high‑level asset allocation and co‑responsibility for sub‑industry allocations in SMA strategies and accounts in alignment with the team’s overall views
Communicate the Core/Core Plus story – Team, Process, Competitive Advantages, Macro Outlook, and Positioning Themes internally and externally
Train and provide oversight of junior members of the team who will support SMA PM operations and logistics
Develop strong relationships with counterparties and partners
You’ll need to have:
7‑10+ years of experience in portfolio management with some experience in multi‑sector or dedicated sector investing
Buy‑side experience working in a team‑based environment is preferred
Strong organizational skills to manage across many different sectors
Ability to effectively communicate and drive positive outcomes in a collaborative, results‑oriented environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MA, MBA and/or CFA designation is viewed positively
Why Lord Abbett? Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles‑Based – We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance‑Oriented – We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose‑Driven – We instill a passion for always putting our clients’ interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron’s Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well‑being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit careers.lordabbett.com.
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
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We’ll trust you to:
Take primary responsibility for overall high‑level asset allocation and co‑responsibility for sub‑industry allocations in SMA strategies and accounts in alignment with the team’s overall views
Communicate the Core/Core Plus story – Team, Process, Competitive Advantages, Macro Outlook, and Positioning Themes internally and externally
Train and provide oversight of junior members of the team who will support SMA PM operations and logistics
Develop strong relationships with counterparties and partners
You’ll need to have:
7‑10+ years of experience in portfolio management with some experience in multi‑sector or dedicated sector investing
Buy‑side experience working in a team‑based environment is preferred
Strong organizational skills to manage across many different sectors
Ability to effectively communicate and drive positive outcomes in a collaborative, results‑oriented environment
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent; MA, MBA and/or CFA designation is viewed positively
Why Lord Abbett? Lord Abbett is a leading global independent, privately held investment management company. We are active managers and invest where we believe we have a repeatable edge and can deliver alpha for our clients. Our vision is to be the most respected asset manager in the world, admired for our people, our performance, our relationships, and our organizational agility. This inspires the three pillars of our culture.
Principles‑Based – We empower our leaders to create an environment of trust.
Performance‑Oriented – We inspire our people to embody our values, excellence, responsibility, transparency & collaboration.
Purpose‑Driven – We instill a passion for always putting our clients’ interests first.
We have been ranked #1 in Barron’s Best Fund Families for 2024 and have earned recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by Pensions & Investments for five consecutive years.
Compensation Information: Annual base salary for this role is $200,000 - $250,000. Salary is estimated for this role. Actual pay may be different.
Discretionary Bonus: Role may be eligible to receive an annual discretionary bonus. Discretionary bonuses are determined by several factors including, but not limited to, firm, team, and individual performance.
Benefits: Lord Abbett is committed to offering a competitive total rewards package to all eligible employees. Offerings include competitive total compensation, retirement plans, competitive health and well‑being plans. To learn more about what we offer, please visit careers.lordabbett.com.
Lord Abbett is an equal employment opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals without regard to the following legally protected characteristics: race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual identity, caregiver status, military/veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state or federal law. All employment decisions at Lord Abbett are based solely on the applicant’s relevant experience, skills and qualifications.
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