Portfolio Specialist

Artisan Partners’ EMsights Capital Group seeks an experienced portfolio specialist to represent the strategies managed by the team. The portfolio specialist will primarily interact with the investment team along with prospects and clients, investment committees, boards and others to support new business opportunities and service clients through investment discussions, portfolio reviews, market reviews and investment solution positioning and performance reviews.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience at a buy side firm with a combination of portfolio specialist and sales experience
• Deep knowledge of the emerging markets debt space and investment strategies
• Effective communication skills to clearly articulate the team’s investment process, differentiated approach and competitive edge
• Strong interpersonal skills to cultivate relationships internally and externally
• Entrepreneurial approach with a desire to build a top-tier investment franchise
• Demonstrable sales success through persistence, creativity and commitment to a shared vision
• Ability to travel on a regular basis; domestic and global (25%)
• CFA and/or MBA is strongly desired
• FINRA Series 3, 7 and 63 licenses are required for the role (or obtained within initial 6 months of employment)

Benefits

• Base Salary Range: $100,000 - $150,000
• Discretionary bonus based on Firm and individual performance