Full Job Description
About the role
COUNTRY Financial is seeking an experienced Senior Portfolio Manager to join our Institutional Investments team and help manage over $20 billion across insurance company and pension portfolios. As part of a highly collaborative investment organization with broad exposure to public and private markets, this role will have significant responsibility for fundamental equity research, security selection, portfolio construction, and the development of investment recommendations across assigned companies and sectors. The Senior Portfolio Manager will independently conduct rigorous company and industry research, develop and communicate investment theses, assess valuation and portfolio risks, monitor existing holdings, and identify new investment opportunities.
This role will also contribute to advancing the team's overall investment process and decision quality. As a senior member of the team, this individual will serve as a recognized resource and thought leader within the investment organization, bring experienced judgement to investment committee discussions, and partner with colleagues across investments and other areas of the organization to support broader portfolio objectives.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive institutional equity investment experience, broad investment expertise, strong independent judgment, and the ability to influence investment decisions through rigorous analysis and clear communication, contributing to a disciplined, team-oriented investment process.
How does this role make an impact?
- Works in a collaborative team environment that combines security selection, valuation analysis, security trading, portfolio management, performance monitoring, and ongoing evaluation of investment strategies to implement the appropriate investment policies of the organization.
- Evaluates new investment technologies, strategies and vehicles for application in investment portfolios.
- Provides market insights and contributes to economic outlook for corporate planning purposes.
- Collaborates extensively with other employees across the organization on activities such as risk management, income and yield maintenance, asset liability matching, liquidity management, cash flow modeling, or other institutional asset management activities.
Do you have what we're looking for?
- Typically requires 12+ years of relevant experience or a combination of related experience, education and training.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field preferred. MBA preferred.
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
- Financials or Information Technology sector equity research experience is a plus.
- Economic research experience is a plus.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Open-minded thought process and sense of curiosity. Willingness to challenge others and participate in healthy debates.
- Strong analytical and modeling skills, including advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
- Experience utilizing Generative AI to drive efficiency and effectiveness.
- Experience with FactSet or Moxy is a plus.
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Base Pay Range:
$178,000-$244,750
The base pay range represents the typical range of potential salary offers for candidates hired. Factors used to determine your actual salary include your specific skills, qualifications and experience.
Incentive Pay:
In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for a Short-Term Incentive plan.
Youll be able to take advantage of our benefits package, which includes insurance benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, and life), 401(k) with company match.
