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Associate Portfolio Manager

Fixed Income Associate Portfolio Managers (APM) are responsible for supporting our global Portfolio Management teams through accurate and efficient implementation of portfolio decisions. They support all asset classes and work closely with teams across the AB enterprise, including investment management, operations, technology, sales, and trading. An APM should show an interest in financial markets and will develop a deep understanding of our products, operational policies, and procedures.

As part of the business, the Fixed Income APM role offers high visibility to the Fixed Income Investment team as well as other areas of the firm-Sales, Product Development, Middle Office, Compliance, and Technology and Operations. This role enables an individual to experience all aspects of the asset management business.

As an APM in our Municipal(Muni) team a candidate must ensure the efficient implementation of fixed income trades, including reviewing compliance with guidelines and

Continually monitor portfolios to ensure guideline compliance, portfolio and security data accuracy, performance reporting and analysis for ad-hoc requests
Facilitate successful account opening/closings and liaise with sales and portfolio management to address client requests
Identify opportunities and partner with technologists to re-engineer and automate processes to increase operational efficiency, improve client service and enhance risk controls
Provide support to Portfolio Managers, PAs, Sales, Trading and Operations to deliver against client requirements

Candidates must have outstanding attention to detail, coupled with a proven ability to think logically and make sound decisions in a fast-paced environment, often under time pressure and across multiple tasks.

Specific requirements include:

Motivated self-starter with a passion for process improvement and leveraging technology to solve complex business problems
Strong interest / experience in financial markets, notably asset management
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Effective communication skills paired with a strong desire to work in a team-oriented organization
Exceptional understanding of risk management and overall control environment
Proficiency in Microsoft suite
Strong soft skills such as adaptability and creativity

Nashville, Tennessee