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Position Overview

The Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group is currently seeking a Portfolio Associate to work with our Portfolio Implementation and Operations teams in our office in New York City. This individual would primarily be responsible for model delivery and trade implementation functions for separately managed accounts. The Portfolio Associate will also support LMPPG’s Sr. Project Manager, as needed.

Key Responsibilities:

Model delivery and trade implementation of separately managed accounts

Liaise with various affiliate teams (e.g., portfolio management, operations, trading, client service) to transition and invest accounts in accordance with strategy and client guidelines.

Raise and invest cash as needed following client directed flows

Perform various daily and weekly checks of the account base, e.g., high cash, non-model holdings and respond to ad hoc requests from investment teams

Respond to inquiries from Clients, FAs and PM teams

Interact with outsourced SMA Service providers

Respond to ad hoc sponsor requests pertaining to step out trades, performance outliers, etc.

Work closely with Sr. Project Mgr. and Head of SMA operations on sponsor transitions

Special projects

Qualifications:

BA/BS in business or related field

5+ years experience in the financial industry

Strong understanding of investment products and securities operations

Strong understanding of model delivery and trade implementation functions in separately managed accounts

Asset management operations background

Ability to analyze problems and provide resolutions

Detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Working knowledge of Archer a plus

Company Overview

Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group, LLC (“LMPPG”) is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Legg Mason, Inc. LMPPG, together with its sub-advisers, provides investment advisory services in investment programs offered at Sponsor Firms. As a leader in the industry, LMPPG is committed to providing its clients and their investment professionals with exceptional service and support. LMPPG offers clients a personalized approach to investing, with portfolios of individual securities that can be tailored to meet their needs and investment preferences. Our separately managed accounts provide exposure to a wide variety of asset classes and investment disciplines.

Legg Mason Private Portfolio Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits

LMPPG offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401(k), profit-sharing, paid time off, employee stock purchase plan, pregnancy leave, tuition reimbursement, and much more.