TIAA

Sr Portfolio Manager - Private Asset Management

TIAA$120K — $150K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients
  • 7-10 years preferred for complex, direct portfolio management
  • Bachelor's degree is preferred
  • CFA or CFP certification preferred
  • Experience with various trading and investment research platforms
  • Strong client relationship-building skills
  • In-depth knowledge of financial markets and investment acumen

Responsibilities

  • Lead investment management for sophisticated, high-value client relationships
  • Ensure operational accuracy and compliance while providing high-touch client service
  • Create and adjust asset allocation strategies based on client goals
  • Conduct comprehensive portfolio reviews and participate in wealth planning discussions
  • Mentor and elevate the skills of Associate Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Managers
  • Contribute to the team’s investment philosophy and tactical allocations
  • Collaborate with legal, tax, and planning experts to provide holistic client solutions
  • Identify risks and opportunities in portfolios and macroeconomic trends
  • Support Private Asset Management business growth through client referrals and insights

Benefits

  • All required licenses must be acquired within 120 days of starting
  • Supports a strong team-oriented culture through mentorship opportunities
  • Offers a high-touch, client-focused work environment
  • Collaborative work with professionals in legal, tax, and planning fields
  • Potential for participation in performance-linked incentive programs
Full Job Description
Sr. Portfolio Manager, Private Asset Management
The Sr. Portfolio Manager, Private Asset Management leads the delivery of investment strategies for complex client relationships, bringing a deep understanding of financial markets and a tailored approach to investment management. This role involves strategic thinking, trust-building with clients, mentoring talent, and shaping broader investment approaches.

Key Responsibilities and Duties
  • Lead investment management for high-value client relationships with sophisticated needs.
  • Ensure operational accuracy, compliance, and high-touch client servicing.
  • Create and adjust asset allocation strategies to align with evolving client goals.
  • Conduct in-depth portfolio reviews and guide long-term wealth planning conversations.
  • Mentor Associate Portfolio Managers and Portfolio Managers to elevate team capabilities.
  • Contribute to team investment philosophy and tactical allocation decisions.
  • Collaborate with legal, tax, and planning experts to deliver holistic solutions.
  • Serve as a subject matter expert in client meetings and internal strategy sessions.
  • Identify risks and opportunities across portfolios and macroeconomic trends.
  • Support growth of the Private Asset Management business through referrals and insights.
Additional Responsibilities
  • All licenses must be obtained within 120 days from start date.
Educational Requirements
  • University (Degree) Preferred
Work Experience
  • 5+ Years Required; 7+ Years Preferred
FINRA Registrations
  • SRC Indicator: Series 65
Physical Requirements
  • Physical Requirements: Sedentary Work

Career Level
9IC

PLEASE NOTE: TIAA's Sr Portfolio Manager - Private Asset Management is an individual client-facing, investment manager opportunity (wealth management). Candidates should possess this level of experience for further consideration.

Required Qualifications:
  • 5 years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients


Preferred Qualifications:
  • 7 - 10 years complex, direct portfolio management experience with individual clients
  • Bachelors degree
  • CFA or CFP certification
  • Previous experience with various trading platforms
  • Previous experience with investment research platforms
  • Deep understanding of investment acumen
  • Strong proficiency and deep demonstrated background in client relationship building skill set


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Related Skills

Change Management, Client Financial Planning, Client Relationship Management, Communication, Data Analysis, Due Diligence, Executive Presence, Financial Acumen, Investment Reporting Oversight, Portfolio Management, Resourcefulness, Tax

Anticipated Posting End Date:
2026-08-01

Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience, time in role, base salary of internal peers, prior performance, business sector, and geographic location. In addition to base salary, the competitive compensation package may include, depending on the role, participation in an incentive program linked to performance (for example, annual discretionary incentive programs, non-annual sales incentive plans, or other non-annual incentive plans).

About TIAA

TIAA is a financial services company that specializes in providing retirement plans, IRAs, mutual funds, and life insurance. The company is dedicated to helping those who teach, heal, and serve to achieve financial well-being. TIAA was founded in 1918 and headquartered in New York, United States.

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