Assistant Portfolio Manager

Chandler Asset Management•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Assistant Portfolio Manager serves as a vital contributor within Chandler’s Investment Team, taking on increasing responsibility for trading and portfolio management functions. The position requires frequent and effective communication with senior investment team members and the Operations team to ensure seamless execution of trade flows. The Assistant Portfolio Manager is responsible for conducting comprehensive market and credit research, developing sector-level expertise, and actively participating in Chandler’s investment committees, playing a meaningful role in the firm’s risk management and asset allocation decisions.

Requirements

A Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, economics, or a related field is required.
A minimum of three years’ experience in asset management or a related industry. Experience managing fixed income portfolios and performing financial or credit analysis is highly desirable.
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Bloomberg, and database management is required. Experience with portfolio accounting and reporting systems, including Clearwater, is highly valued. Candidates should demonstrate the ability to apply these tools to portfolio analysis, monitoring, and performance reporting. Knowledge of SQL and VBA is preferred.
Strong analytical acumen coupled with excellent communication and writing skills is necessary for effective performance in this position.
Demonstrated experience in capital markets and credit analysis, with some familiarity with trading, is expected.
Proven ability to analyze financial statements and investment data.
Familiarity with regulatory and compliance standards affecting portfolio management.
Demonstrated initiative and the ability to manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously.

Nice To Haves

Active progress toward CFA designation or other relevant finance or investment management certifications is preferred.
Experience with portfolio analysis and reporting tools.

Responsibilities

Support trading and portfolio management activities, ensuring portfolios are aligned with clients’ stated policy objectives and Chandler’s internal risk management parameters.
Serve as a key point of contact between the Operations and Portfolio Management teams to manage and coordinate trade flows.
Perform comprehensive market and credit research to guide investment decisions, developing proficiency in credit analysis for assigned sectors.
Contribute insights and analytical expertise through active participation in investment team and committee meetings, including the Credit Committee.
Assist in new business development by conducting thorough analysis of Requests for Proposals (RFPs) and representing the firm at industry conferences and events as needed.