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ProShares

Analyst, Portfolio Management

Bethesda, MD · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Portfolio Analyst is the first step in the Portfolio Manager (PM) career track at ProShares. The PM ... Success at ProShares: * Excellent mathematical, quantitative and analytical skills. * Excel ...

ProShares

Analyst, Portfolio Management

Bethesda, MD · Hybrid

$80K - $100K/yr

Portfolio Analyst is the first step in the Portfolio Manager (PM) career track at ProShares. The PM ... Success at ProShares: * Excellent mathematical, quantitative and analytical skills. * Excel ...

Freddie Mac

Portfolio Management Senior Manager

Mclean, VA · On-site

$136 - $204/hr

Develops balance sheet strategies to accommodate business initiatives and asset portfolio strategy ... Quantitative Bachelor's Degree preferred in finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, or a ...

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What is the difference between Quant Portfolio Manager vs Quant Analyst?

AspectQuant Portfolio ManagerQuant Analyst
Primary RoleOversees investment strategies, manages portfolios, makes high-level trading decisionsDevelops models, analyzes data, supports trading strategies
Required CredentialsAdvanced degrees (MSc/PhD), CFA often preferredDegree in finance, mathematics, or related fields; certifications like CFA beneficial
Work EnvironmentAsset management firms, hedge funds, investment banksQuantitative research teams, trading desks, financial institutions
FocusPortfolio performance, risk management, strategic decision-makingModel development, data analysis, algorithm creation

While both roles require strong quantitative skills and relevant credentials, the Quant Portfolio Manager focuses on managing investment portfolios and making strategic decisions, whereas the Quant Analyst primarily develops models and analyzes data to support trading strategies. The roles often collaborate but differ in scope and responsibilities.

How does a quant portfolio manager typically collaborate with research and trading teams to implement investment strategies?

Quant Portfolio Managers work closely with both quantitative researchers and trading teams to develop and execute data-driven investment strategies. They often translate research models into actionable portfolios, ensuring that strategies are both theoretically sound and practical given market constraints. Regular communication helps align risk parameters, execution efficiency, and model updates, fostering a collaborative environment where feedback is used to refine and enhance performance. Successful Quant Portfolio Managers are adept at bridging the gap between theoretical research and real-world trading execution.

What is a quant portfolio manager?

A Quant Portfolio Manager is a finance professional who uses quantitative methods, such as mathematical models, algorithms, and statistical analysis, to make investment decisions and manage portfolios. They analyze large datasets to identify patterns and develop strategies that aim to optimize returns while managing risks. Quant Portfolio Managers often work in hedge funds, asset management firms, or investment banks, and typically have strong backgrounds in mathematics, finance, statistics, or computer science.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a quant portfolio manager, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Quant Portfolio Manager, you need a strong background in quantitative analysis, financial theory, statistics, and typically an advanced degree in a quantitative field such as mathematics, finance, or computer science. Mastery of programming languages (such as Python, R, or MATLAB), experience with portfolio management systems, and familiarity with databases and financial modeling tools are also essential. Analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and effective communication set top performers apart in this role. These skills and qualities are crucial for developing robust investment strategies, managing risk, and communicating complex concepts to stakeholders.
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Analyst, Portfolio Management

ProShares

Bethesda, MD • On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

About Us:
ProShares now offers one of the largest lineups of ETFs, with over $100 billion in assets. The company is a leader in strategies such as crypto, dividend growth, interest rate hedged bond and geared (leveraged and inverse) ETF investing. ProShares continues to innovate with products that provide strategic and tactical opportunities for investors to manage risk and enhance returns.
Position Summary:
Portfolio Analyst is the first step in the Portfolio Manager (PM) career track at ProShares. The PM career track begins at Analyst, Senior Analyst, Associate Portfolio Manager, Desk Head, (Portfolio Manager, and Senior Portfolio Manager) and concludes with Director, Portfolio Management.
Each step in the PM career track contains a similar series of tasks, skills, and characteristics that are performed at an increasing level of understanding and responsibility as they progress through the track. The Portfolio Analysts play an integral role in three of the essential job functions within the Portfolio Department:
  • Portfolio Management-With the Desk Head's oversight, assist with the daily management of ETFs and or Mutual Funds,
  • Portfolio Trading- With the Desk Head's oversight, places trades within the regulatory requirements, prospectus, internal guidelines and the guidelines of best execution,
  • Portfolio Administration- Review of broad data sets to ensure accurate processing and reporting of the funds.

What You'll Be Responsible For[1]:
Portfolio Management
  • Works, under the supervision of the Portfolio Manager, to implement the investment strategy to ensure alignment with stated investment objectives.
  • Collaborate with the portfolio management team by performing data analysis pertaining to portfolio construction, asset allocation, security selection, and portfolio repositioning.
  • Continuously monitor the portfolio and confirm compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager in the development of a tax efficient strategy and implement it throughout the year.
  • Assist the Portfolio Manager in analyzing the daily performance attribution of the funds.
  • Support timely and consistent communication with internal and external stakeholders.

Portfolio Trading
  • Responsible, under direction, for executing trades authorized by the Portfolio Manager for the rebalancing of the funds.
  • Perform and implement cost benefit analysis in an effort to obtain best execution.
  • Help improve the portfolio trading workflow process.

Portfolio Administration
  • Report daily portfolio transactions.
  • Reconcile end of day portfolio composition.
  • Verify net asset value of the portfolio.
  • Ensure timely delivery of portfolio performance and characteristics.

What Sets This Role Apart:
  • The ability to work with a top investment firm
  • Exposure to multiple investment vehicles in both the ETF and Mutual Fund structure
  • Ability to work, build, develop and improve processes and procedures
  • Use current trading systems
  • Liaise with major brokerage firms for trading and execution

What You Bring:
  • Undergraduate degree required in finance, economics, math or related field preferred.
  • One to three years related experience in fund accounting, investment operations preferred.
  • Security or derivative trading and operational experience preferred.

Success at ProShares:
  • Excellent mathematical, quantitative and analytical skills.
  • Excel proficiency required. VBA macro skills desirable.
  • Familiarity with industry standard systems desirable.
  • Attention to detail and strong presentational skills required.
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

The compensation for this position includes salary and incentive pay. The annual base salary range for this role is $80,000-$100,000 (USD), which does not include discretionary bonus compensation. Total compensation may vary based on experience, role, location, department, and individual performance.
Our Benefits:
  • Competitive pay and discretionary bonus
  • Paid time off
  • Health care benefits (medical, dental & vision)
  • Additional insurance includes basic life, accidental death and dismemberment, supplemental life, disability and legal benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan with matching contribution
  • Spending Accounts (Health Care, Dependent Care, and Transportation)
  • Wellness Programs (fitness reimbursement, Employee Assistance Program)
  • Education assistance
  • Hybrid work schedule
  • Additional Programs include peer recognition, corporate matching gift

[1] These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work involved for this job. It is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this job. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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EOE STATEMENT
ProShare Advisors LLC and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and do not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of age, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital or family status, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, mental condition, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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