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Retained Recruitment for Portfolio Analysts

Portfolio Analysts support investment decision-making through research, performance analysis, and portfolio monitoring. Found through dedicated retained search — not job boards.

Retained Only 21–38 Day Placement 90-Day Guarantee $70,000 – $130,000
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What Does a Portfolio Analyst Do?

Conducting security and market research, building and maintaining financial models for investment analysis, monitoring portfolio performance against benchmarks, preparing investment committee presentations, supporting portfolio rebalancing, and conducting due diligence on potential investments.

What We Screen For

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Economics, CFA candidacy strongly preferred, 2–5 years of investment analysis experience, advanced financial modelling skills, and Bloomberg proficiency. Specific asset class experience (equity, fixed income, alternatives) is often required.

💡 Hiring Insight

CFA progress is the most reliable signal of analytical commitment in investment management — a candidate who has passed CFA Level I and II demonstrates both capability and dedication. Screen for this explicitly.

Typical Compensation
$70,000 – $130,000
CFA charterholder candidates and those with coverage of specific high-demand sectors command the top of this range.
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Investment AnalystResearch AnalystJunior Portfolio ManagerAsset Management Analyst

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Retained recruitment delivers a pre-screened shortlist within 21–38 days. Start with a free 25-minute consultation.

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Recruiting a Portfolio Analyst — FAQ

Most Portfolio Analyst searches are completed within 21–38 business days. We provide a realistic timeline at the start of every engagement and weekly progress updates throughout.
Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance or Economics, CFA candidacy strongly preferred, 2–5 years of investment analysis experience, advanced financial modelling skills, and Bloomberg proficiency. Specific asset class experience (equity, fixed income, alternatives) is often required.
CFA progress is the most reliable signal of analytical commitment in investment management — a candidate who has passed CFA Level I and II demonstrates both capability and dedication. Screen for this explicitly. A retained search means one dedicated recruiter works exclusively on your role — passive outreach, credential screening, and a curated shortlist.
Every permanent retained placement includes a 90-day guarantee. If the placed professional departs or is released within 90 days for covered reasons, we conduct a full replacement search at no additional fee.
Compensation typically ranges from $70,000 – $130,000. CFA charterholder candidates and those with coverage of specific high-demand sectors command the top of this range. Every retained search includes real-time compensation benchmarking.
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