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Sr. Investment Analyst/Consultant | CTC Consulting | Tacoma, WA

This position is for CTC Consulting, a wholly-owned subsidiary of U.S. Trust. CTC Consulting is a full-service investment consulting firm which provides advice and analysis for high net worth families, institutions, and foundations. CTC Consulting is a Portland, Oregon-based, wholly owned subsidiary of the U.S. Trust and Charles Schwab companies.

CTC provides full-service investment consulting, including investment policy development, asset allocation, portfolio construction, investment manager selection, and manager monitoring. Client portfolios range in size from $20 Million to well over $1 Billion.

This person will support our national clientele of Tacoma, Washington based CTC office with analyses and reports regarding portfolio holdings and asset allocation. Works closely with Sr. Consultant in meeting client investment needs, provides responsive client communications, and will serve as lead consultant on new business opportunities. Provides research on investment topics, interacts with external money managers and communicates with internal manager research professionals on behalf of clients. Travel required 40% to 60% of the time.

Duties & Responsibilities:
  1. Advises significant investors (wealthy family members and/or their family officers as well as institutional investors) regarding investments, both directly and as support to Sr. Consultant.
  2. Coordinates recommendations with external advisors and internal resources.
  3. Determines appropriate asset allocation in light of client goals.
  4. Analyzes portfolios for ongoing improvement in risk/return in light of current economic and market environments.
  5. Presents CTC capabilities at prospective client meetings.
  6. Interacts with money managers regarding client accounts.
  7. Initiates client communications on a regular basis.
  8. Previous sales experience or training preferred.

Knowledge and Skills Required:
  1. Good judgment with integrity and honesty.
  2. Client-driven perspective with excellent listening skills.
  3. A thorough understanding of financial instruments, markets and economics.
  4. Knowledgeable about contract law, trusts, and partnerships.
  5. Enthusiastic and positive personality.
  6. Minimum five years experience analyzing investments.
  7. Minimum four years experience advising clients.
  8. Self-directed and works well under pressure and with short deadlines.
  9. Drive to find the best answer in response to client questions and situations.
  10. Prior experience interviewing money managers a plus.

Job Prerequisites (i.e. Education, Training, Licenses, Certifications, etc.):
  1. MBA and or/ CFA.
  2. Proficient with computer and Microsoft software programs.
  3. Licensing exams or willingness to pass exams as required by State/Federal regulatory bodies.
Qualified candidates should submit a resume to recruiting2@ustrust.com or apply online at our careers site at http://ustrust.com job ID #DE1z001.

*U.S. Trust is an equal opportunity employer