January 15, 2 2016 Investment R Research Ana alyst and Assiistant Portfollio Manager Compensatio on and beneffits commenssurate with exxperience SFSI is an EEO OC Employer Contact Susa an Stiles at 95 52‐988‐0452 o or
[email protected] 8am – 5pm M M‐F Primary responsibilities in nclude researcch and monittoring of invesstments used d in both the Corporate Retirement P Plan client Plaans and individual separate ely managed investment p portfolios. The position entails comprehensiive analysis, p preparation, m maintenance and manage ment of prefeerred investm ments includin ng stock, bonds and fu und lists. Addiitionally, the position supp ports the prepparation of peeriodic review w reports for client presentations and the cultivation of ne ew clients and d developmennt of investm ment line ups ffor retiremen nt plans and crafting o of custom invvestment porrtfolios. The p position requi res expertisee and proficiency in utilizin ng a variety of com mputer based d investment and portfolio o tools. Who We Are e We are a se ervice‐oriente ed, fee base ed, independent and suc cessful finan ncial services and consultting firm providing an array of services rangingg from investments, plannning, insurancce and retireement plan co onsulting services. Ourr office is located in Edinaa and provide es a comfortaable high eneergy, fast pacced and collaaborative professional work enviro onment. Our office culture is friendlyy and congeenial, client ccentered and d growth oriented. Em mphasis is placced on very h high quality ou utput and de liverables thaat generates positive results. As an independentt financial plaanning firm, we value indeependence annd maintain thhe highest professional standards in excellence and d integrity.
Quarterly Cliient Investme ent Review fo or Retiremen nt Plan Consu ulting Clients
Analyze ffund perform mance and maake recommendations regaarding funds tto hold, put o or remain on the watch list, and screen replacementts Develop,, back‐test and benchmarkk custom asse et allocation aand target based portfolio o strategies Work clo osely with SFSSI team in devveloping strattegy and recoommendation ns Assist in implementattion and overssight of invesstment policy statements Interact w with client’s vvendor(s) to o oversee issue e resolution a nd implemen nt fund changges, as necesssary Interact w with DCIO rep presentativess to obtain de esired data Assist in vendor searcches, as necesssary, includin ng proposal reequests, revieew of submittted proposals, analysis o of proposed investments aand fees Propose new tools, ne ew reports, etc., as necesssary
Master the programs utilized to analyze and maintain investments Attend some quarterly investment committee meetings and other meetings, as scheduled Interact and provide financial investment and planning support to participants on an as need basis Support the retirement consulting team through review season
Management of Separately Managed Investment Portfolios
Attend some quarterly client reviews to discuss portfolio performance Aid in the preparation of client reviews Execute client meeting follow up tasks Participate on the trading and management of portfolios following established investment policy directives Develop bond ladders Analyze accounts Develop custom portfolios for new clients Analyze performance and risk exposure Maintain and manage cash and income needs Demonstrate a high level of proficiency with the tools, resources and software utilized to conduct research and oversight Stay abreast and current on market and economic issues
Sales and Marketing Support
Assist in the response of RFP’s and new corporate client proposals specific to investment analysis and portfolio development Assist in the review and analysis of prospective client portfolios and participate in the crafting of new portfolios designed to meet determined investment goals and risk tolerance levels. Participate in meetings and presentations, as necessary
General Responsibilities
Stay current on economic and investment trends Stay current on retirement plan regulatory environment and trends Stay current on vendors and marketplace changes Attend conferences and seminars Keep licenses and credentials current Maintain skill and expertise in the various programs used in the office related to investment research and analysis Qualifications 5+ years of investment analytical experience Retirement Plan consulting exposure is a plus Strong computer and organizational skills Strong analytical skills Professional and proactive
Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to multi‐task Ability to work well in a small office team environment Strong follow through imitative Able to be self motivated Series 7 and 66 licensing
Preferred:
College degree in business/finance CFA or CIMA designations, or willing to obtain
H/Employees/ Investment Analyst Job Description – January 15, 2016
Tel (952) 988-0452 Fax (952) 988-0752 Toll free (866) 401-7374 Web www.stilesfinancial.com 6550 York Ave S Suite 412 Edina, MN 55435 Stiles Financial Services, Inc. is a Registered Investment Adviser Advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, a Registered Investment Adviser Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., Member FINRA & SIPC. Cambridge & Stiles Financial Services, Inc. are not affiliated.
