Portfolio Implementation Associate Jobs in Reston, VA

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident.

We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business. With a career at the firm, you can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. You'll enjoy resources to support your career path, as well as compensation, benefits, and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you'll find a collaborative culture that respects and values differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity.

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Role Summary

The Investment Director is a member of the Models Investment Team, combining direct responsibility for model portfolio design and development with client and market engagement.

The role contributes directly to the team's investment process and multi-asset portfolio construction, while also working with clients to evaluate, select, and develop model portfolio solutions, including customized models tailored to specific client needs. This is an opportunity to play a meaningful role in one of the firm's fastest-growing and strategically important investment areas, with direct impact on a multibillion-dollar franchise.

The position sits at the intersection of investment management and client solution development. The Investment Director will bring investment expertise into client conversations, translate client objectives into portfolio solutions, and help shape the evolution of the team's model offerings based on market and client needs.

The ideal candidate will bring multi-asset investment expertise, knowledge of the model portfolio channel, and the ability to translate market views and investment insights into scalable, client-oriented solutions. The successful candidate will be a strong communicator, with the presence and credibility to engage effectively with external clients, distribution partners, and other internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Investment & Portfolio Solutions:

• Lead the early stages of custom model development by translating client objectives, investment preferences, constraints, and platform requirements into portfolio frameworks.
• Partner with Portfolio Managers to refine portfolio recommendations, prepare proposals, and present model solutions to clients and prospects.
• Support the ongoing oversight, review, and evolution of custom model portfolios.
• Contribute analysis and market perspective on strategic asset allocation, tactical asset allocation, and portfolio implementation discussions.
• Bring client feedback, competitive intelligence, market developments, and implementation experience into the model design and management process.

Client & Market Engagement:

• Advise clients on model portfolio construction, model selection, and implementation.
• Represent the Models Investment Team in client meetings, due diligence reviews, portfolio reviews, new model launches.
• Present at conferences, webinars and industry events.
• Support the onboarding and activation of new model portfolio relationships.

Investment Communication & Thought Leadership:

• Partner with investment, distribution, product, and marketing teams to develop content that supports the Models business.
• Develop clear investment communications covering portfolio positioning, allocation changes, rebalances, trade activity, and the rationale behind investment decisions.
• Develop custom investment content and presentations for client and prospect opportunities.

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree required AND
• 7+ years of relevant investment experience, with a focus on portfolio construction, multi-asset investing, model portfolios, or a related investment discipline.

Preferred:

• Advanced degree (CFA, MBA, or equivalent)
• Strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio risk, asset allocation, investment products, and portfolio implementation.
• Experience working with financial advisors, registered investment advisors, wealth management firms, platforms, or institutional clients.
• Ability to understand complex client needs and translate them into practical portfolio solutions.
• Clear and credible communicator who can explain markets, portfolio decisions, and investment concepts to both investment professionals and broader audiences.
• Strong writing skills and experience developing investment commentary, presentations, or thought leadership.