iShares Portfolio Manager

 
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Barclays Global Investors (BGI) is America's largest money manager, providing structured investment strategies such as indexing, risk-controlled active products, and exchange traded funds to investors worldwide. For 35 years, BGI has been at the forefront of developing innovative investment ideas, applying science and technology to the investment process. Headquartered in San Francisco and winning first place in the SF Business Times' ''Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2008" Awards (Large Companies category), the Barclays PLC subsidiary employs over 3,700 people globally and manages approximately $3 trillion in assets.

Overview
BGI is seeking an iShares Portfolio Manager for institutional indexing who will own the day-to-day management of equity index portfolios.

Responsibilities
Manage all aspects of portfolios including index changes, corporate actions, and client activity; ensure that portfolios track within performance expectations. Apply quantitative techniques and models, coupled with specific market knowledge, to portfolio construction and risk budgeting. Use various investment vehicles (including derivatives) and trading strategies to meet a desired investment objective. Attribute fund performance and refine ways to minimize underperformance and maximize outperformance relative to the benchmark. Proactively contribute to overall product profitability through revenue opportunities and systems and investment process enhancements. Provide analytical and qualitative support in alpha research, new product development, and client needs. Work directly with clients to gain a better understanding of investment objectives. Support management and client-facing groups in research and ad-hoc requests.



Requirements
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or related field. Graduate degree or CFA desirable. 3+ years of portfolio management experience. Solid working knowledge of capital markets and portfolio management theory. Working knowledge of index methodologies and portfolio construction desirable. Strong analytical and quantitative skills. Expertise in Excel. Ability to multitask and prioritize assignments while producing high quality work in a demanding, fast-paced environment. Excellent verbal and written communication, teamwork, and relationship-building skills.

To apply, please click here. You will be taken to the Barclays Global Investors Careers website where you will be asked to create a profile and submit a resume for this position.

BGI's San Francisco headquarters is located at 45 Fremont (near Market Street) and is easily accessible by BART and Muni. More information about careers at BGI can be obtained at http://www.barclaysglobal.com/about/careers/?r=19&a=34.



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