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Associate Director, Portfolio Manager Assistant

Cohen & Steers, New York, NY, United States


Job Title:

Associate Director, Portfolio Manager Assistant

Department:

Investments

Reports To:

Vice President, Portfolio Manager Assistant

FLSA Code:

Exempt

Estimated Salary:

$130,000 - $150,000

Job Summary Work alongside the Portfolio Managers on our REIT and Global Listed Infrastructure teams to implement our investment decisions with precision and efficiency. Cohen & Steers is committed to an inclusive culture, valuing diversity in support of our people and clients.

Major Responsibilities/Activities

Act as a reliable resource to our Investment teams to understand and implement investment decisions across a myriad of strategies and account types

Process account cash flows

Function as the expert on account specific requirements and guidelines

Perform pre‑ and post‑trade compliance evaluations and liaise with portfolio compliance to assess and respond to portfolio guideline alerts

Read and review client portfolio guidelines as part of the account onboarding process

Assist with the UMA/SMA trade rotation to implement model delivery process

Monitor FX forwards for both passive and active hedging strategies

Provide oversight to minimize account dispersion; research and rectify causes of dispersion

Review morning trading blotter daily to ensure appropriate trades are ready for execution

Participate in reviewing and proposing process improvements to increase efficiency and minimize operational risk

Minimum Requirements

Process and detail‑oriented, can demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness

Experience in equity order creation in an OMS; Charles River strongly preferred

Strong understanding of the portfolio compliance process

Strong analytical skills with ability to draw conclusions and make inferences from datasets

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Demonstrates inclusive behaviors in support of a culture that values diverse perspectives

Is able to abide by the firm’s hybrid work arrangement policy in New York City office (4 days in-office/1 day remote)

Note:

This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned. The job title or duties and responsibilities may be changed by the Company at any time.

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