Portfolio Manager

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Job description

About Working at Commerce

Wouldn't it be great to build your career at a bank that's known for helping people with their financial challenges? That's exactly what you'd be doing when you join the team at Commerce Bank. We're looking for teammates who are ready to do whatever it takes to help our customers with their everyday financial needs. You'd be helping yourself too, because Commerce has a tradition of recognizing and rewarding team members for their talent, skills and contributions.

No wonder we've been an industry leader for over 150 years and have developed a reputation as a great place to work in the financial services world. If you'd like to be a part of a team and culture that is respected by its peers and in your community, we should talk. We're always looking for the best and brightest.

About This Job

Commerce Trust Company is looking for a highly motivated, dynamic, and experienced individual for our Portfolio Manager role located at our main office in Clayton.

For this position, federal regulations require Commerce Bank to prepare an investigatory consumer report which will disclose credit history. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize that report.

Essential Functions

• Participate in leadership activities, including policy and strategy committees
• Serve as a resource for other members of department
• Meet with assigned clients on a regular basis, provide portfolio and investment reporting and make investment recommendations as appropriate
• Determine appropriate investment objective of assigned client investment portfolios, work with the client and administrative officer as appropriate
• Provide information to clients regarding general market and economic conditions, consistent with the investment and economic market outlook
• Review existing client portfolios to ensure investment objectives are being met, portfolios are in compliance with investment objectives and Commerce security-specific recommendations
• Provide timely implementation of security-specific recommendations in assigned client portfolios
• Pro-actively discuss investment and/or client problems and concerns with leadership in order to promote timely resolution of outstanding issues
• Provide support to the investment committees by providing complete and timely information about assigned client portfolios
• Maintain constructive, pro-active working relationship with private client associates to provide timely client service
• Participate in new business development
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

• Advanced knowledge of portfolio management
• Understanding of various types of accounts and investment management
• Advanced presentation skills along with well-developed negotiation skills
• Independent decision-making skills
• Ability to maintain a valid driver's license and meet Commerce Bank's driving record criteria; ongoing employment may be contingent upon meeting all driving requirements
• Motivated and organized self-starter with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities
• Inquisitive, agile and strong team player with excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to remain adaptable and resilient to all situations with an optimistic outlook and cast a positive shadow that is aligned with our culture and Core Values
• Basic level proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Teams and Outlook

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required
• 6+ years trust, bank or investment management experience required
• Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) and/or Certified Financial Planner (CFP) designation preferred

For this position, Commerce Bank will review your motor vehicle driving record. If you express interest in and are considered for this position, you'll be asked to authorize our review of that record.

Location: 8000 Forsyth, St. Louis, Missouri 63105

Time Type:

Full time