Portfolio Manager

Catalyst Corporate Federal Credit Union

$90K — $120K *
Plano, TX 75025In-Person
Finance & Insurance
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
  • 3+ years in fixed income trading or portfolio management.
  • Solid grasp of fixed income products and bond mathematics.
  • Ability to analyze economic data and its implications for interest rates.
  • Strong mathematical, analytical, and attention to detail skills.
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg and Excel.

Responsibilities

  • Assist VP in executing investment strategies and managing risks.
  • Optimize portfolio performance by adhering to investment policies.
  • Analyze market trends and adjust portfolio allocations accordingly.
  • Regularly assess and report on portfolio performance metrics.
  • Collaborate with team members to refine investment approaches.

Benefits

  • Federal Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and Parental Leave.
  • 401K retirement plan with matching contributions.
  • Flexible health, dental, and vision insurance plans.
  • Onsite fitness facility and wellness services.
  • Recognition as a family-friendly workplace with various supportive policies.
Full Job Description
Job Posting TitlePortfolio Manager

Job Description

Full Time, Permanent Opportunity for Portfolio Manager (Must be local to Plano, TX)

The Work Itself

The Portfolio Manager supports the VP of Portfolio Management in executing investment strategies, managing balance sheet risk, and optimizing portfolio performance within established investment policy guidelines. This role is ideal for someone analytical, detail-oriented, and eager to grow into a more senior investment role.

The Talent You Bring

The Essential Requirements:
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience in fixed income securities trading and/or portfolio management
  • Strong understanding of fixed income instruments, bond math, and familiar with derivatives
  • Ability to interpret economic data. Understanding of monetary policy and its impact on rates and shape of the yield curve
  • Strong mathematical and analytical skills
  • Proficiency with Bloomberg and Excel
  • High attention to detail

Additional skills and experience are a plus:
  • Master's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
  • 5-8 years of fixed income portfolio management experience
  • Advanced understanding of Asset/Liability management principles
  • Exceptional ability to effectively assess and continuously monitor portfolio risk exposures.
  • Knowledge of sector/product-specific drivers
  • CFA designation
  • Experience with SQL, PowerAutomate, PowerBI or similar data and reporting tools

How We'll Have Your Back

Catalyst Corporate's compensation structure offers market-competitive base pay. However, Catalyst's full compensation package is more than just your paycheck and is meant to support and improve your personal and professional life, including:
  • Time Away: Federal Holidays, Vacation, Sick Time, and Parental Leave, as well as time off for volunteering.
  • Planning for the Future: 401K retirement savings plan with matching and company contributions.
  • Supporting your Health & Well-Being: Flexible health and insurance options, including Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance choices, Long and Short-Term Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Supplemental Life and AD&D Insurance, as well as a Flexible Spending Account.
  • Building a Family: We were named "Best Place for Working Parents" since 2021 due to our commitment to family-friendly policies and practices.
  • Work-Life Integration: Other benefits include credit union membership, a casual work environment, paid covered parking, and an onsite fitness facility with showers. In addition, we also offer access to a variety of onsite services, such as a massage therapist and personal trainer, car wash and detail service, vehicle refueling service, and food delivery service.

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