
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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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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