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Ameriprise Financial Services

Portfolio Manager - Active Equity ETFs

6w

Ameriprise Financial Services

London, GB · Full-time · £120,000 – £200,000

About this role

We are launching a range of UCITS Active Equity ETFs across the UK and Europe. Seeking a Portfolio Manager for our London-based Equities team reporting to a Senior Portfolio Manager in New York. Work directly with portfolio managers and analysts on rules-based active equity ETF strategies.

Gain proficiency in proprietary rules-based investment approach, including creation/redemption processes, authorized participant relationships, and intraday liquidity management. Initial responsibilities center on active ETF portfolio management duties. Implement strategies with daily portfolio optimization and ETF creation/redemption management.

Monitor portfolio risks, daily events, and rebalance portfolios through proprietary systems to deliver mandates and maintain ETF efficiency. Prepare and analyze reports for external clients and internal partners. Participate in client meetings with relationship management and distributions teams.

Over time, test and lead new portfolio management tools, procedures, and processes. Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors. Manage projects to enhance portfolio outcomes, operational efficiency, and ETF competitiveness.

Join Columbia Threadneedle Investments with growth opportunities across businesses and a global team of 2,500. Diverse expertise from 650 investment professionals across asset classes. Inclusive workplace supporting employee diversity and work-life balance.

Requirements

  • Extensive background in the asset management industry
  • Demonstrate equity portfolio management abilities based on prior experience
  • Comfort level with quantitative tools with strong quantitative and analytical skills
  • Experienced with quant model constructions and application of quantitative research to portfolio construction process
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to build collaborative relationships
  • Equity ETF experience in Europe

Responsibilities

  • Work with Senior Portfolio Managers implementing active equity ETF strategies, including daily portfolio optimization and ETF creation/redemption management
  • Monitor portfolio risks and daily events and rebalance portfolios through proprietary systems to deliver investment mandates and maintain ETF efficiency
  • Prepare and analyze various reports and data sets for external clients and internal partners
  • Participate in prospective client and existing client meetings with relationship management and distributions teams
  • Test new portfolio management tools, procedures, and processes and lead such activities over time
  • Coordinate with internal departments and external vendors
  • Become proficient in the team’s portfolio management research applications and quantitative tools
  • Manage projects, proactively seek solutions and drive programming development enhancing portfolio outcomes, operational efficiency, and ETF competitiveness

Benefits

  • Growth and career opportunities across all businesses
  • Global team of 2,500 people working together
  • Expertise from more than 650 investment professionals across asset classes and markets
  • Inclusive workplace supporting diversity of employees
  • Commitment to work-life balance