Investment Analyst

Essential Duties And Responsibilities To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily: Perform research and analysis on current and prospective investment options as directed by portfolio managers Present research findings to Investment Committee, CIO, and/or investment portfolio managers to assist in investment decision process Monitor economic, market, and political dynamics relevant to investment strategies Evaluate portfolios to ensure distributions are implemented correctly and appropriate levels of cash are maintained in all client accounts Responsible for buying and selling securities as directed by investment portfolio managers Perform daily operational processes Engage with other departments to support operational effectiveness, providing support in areas such as compliance and reporting Create ad hoc reports and analyses as requested by investment portfolio managers Setup and maintenance of client accounts in proper investment strategies Maintain the firm’s investment performance reporting and various investment-related databases Active participation in the firm’s Investment Committee Partner closely with financial planners and client relationship associates in trade related matters and ad hoc client requests Contribute investment-related content for the firm’s newsletter Knowledge, Skills, And/Or Abilities To perform this job successfully, individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Individual should have the following skills and abilities: Excellent communication skills (verbal, written and listening) Competent in investment concepts, modeling, strategies, and oversight Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite required Demonstrates personal integrity, honesty, and ability to deal with confidential information Ability to deal with stress in an ever-changing investment market and financial services industry Excellent time management and organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks and anticipate potential problems Strong work ethic and attention to detail Ability to work independently and within a team environment on a variety of projects, receive instructions from a number of people and meet project deadlines Understanding and intellectual curiosity of equity, fixed income, currency, commodity, and alternative markets Education And/Or Experience FINRA Series 7, 65 or 66 licenses (optional but desirable) Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Finance, Economics, or related field 1-4 years of investment/investment analysis experience Certifications, Licenses, Registrations FINRA Series 7, 65, or 66 licenses optional but desirable Benefits Full health, vision, dental. 401(k) plans along with a host of voluntary plans such as car insurance, legal services and more (applicable to full time permanent employees). Disclosure By applying to a job at Bluespring Wealth Partners, a subsidiary of Kestra Financial, you are agreeing to the following statements: You acknowledge that if hired, Bluespring Wealth Partners may, obtain and use background information concerning your credit, character, general reputation, personal characteristics, work habits, performance and experience for evaluation for your potential employment. It is the policy of Bluespring Wealth Partners to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, identity or expression, age, disability, marital status, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. Bluespring Wealth Partners prohibits any such discrimination or harassment. #J-18808-Ljbffr