Director of Portfolio Construction and Risk Management

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for a Director of Portfolio Construction and Risk Management in United States.

This senior leadership role sits at the intersection of portfolio engineering, risk oversight, and multi-asset investment strategy within a large-scale wealth management environment. The Director is responsible for strengthening and institutionalizing the firm’s portfolio construction and risk framework across model portfolios and discretionary strategies. The role partners closely with senior investment leadership to support asset allocation decisions, tactical positioning, and macro-driven insights. It plays a key part in enhancing quantitative investment processes, including optimization, scenario analysis, and performance attribution. The position requires deep expertise in multi-asset investing, strong quantitative capabilities, and the ability to translate complex analytics into actionable investment guidance. Operating in a highly collaborative environment, the role contributes directly to scalable and disciplined investment outcomes across the platform. This is a fully remote opportunity with significant influence over firm-wide investment standards and decision-making.

Accountabilities

Lead the design and enhancement of portfolio construction frameworks across model portfolios, ensuring robust integration of risk, return, liquidity, and tax considerations.
Develop and maintain optimization models, risk budgeting methodologies, and systematic volatility management processes.
Build and refine scenario analysis, stress testing, and macro-informed asset allocation frameworks in partnership with investment leadership.
Oversee portfolio risk monitoring, including factor exposures, correlation structures, drawdown analysis, and attribution reporting.
Maintain and update capital market assumptions and support both strategic and tactical asset allocation processes.
Partner across equity, fixed income, and research teams to ensure consistent portfolio implementation and model alignment.
Drive improvements in portfolio analytics infrastructure, reporting automation, and advisor-facing tools.
Lead special projects tied to market developments, platform growth, and investment innovation initiatives.

Requirements

Advanced degree required in Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Economics, or a related quantitative field; PhD strongly preferred.
10+ years of experience in portfolio construction, asset allocation, or risk management, ideally in a multi-asset investment environment.
Strong expertise in quantitative methods, portfolio optimization, and risk systems.
Proficiency in tools such as Excel, FactSet, Bloomberg, and portfolio analytics platforms.
Programming skills in Python, R, MATLAB, or SQL preferred.
Deep understanding of asset classes including equities, fixed income, and alternatives.
Strong communication skills with the ability to translate technical analysis into strategic insights.
Demonstrated leadership, collaboration skills, and high professional integrity.

Benefits

Competitive base salary range: $225,000 to $235,000
Eligibility for annual performance-based bonus
Participation in company equity program
Fully remote work arrangement
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions
401(k) with company match and profit sharing
Paid time off, including 18+ days annually plus paid holidays
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Wellness programs and employee assistance resources
Tuition reimbursement and professional development support
Life, disability, and voluntary insurance options
Flexible spending accounts and additional voluntary benefits

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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Director of Portfolio Construction and Risk Management

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