Portfolio Manager’s Assistant – ETF

About the Opportunity

In this entry level role, you will support the launch and growth of the ETF business in EMEA, initially focusing on Active Equity ETFs with expected expansion into Fixed Income ETFs. This position serves as a key liaison between Investment Teams and internal business partners, providing operational and administrative support to ensure smooth Active ETF operations.

Responsibilities

• Execute daily portfolio validation and monitoring processes
• Support portfolio management decision-making
• Implement trading and rebalancing activities
• Manage ETF creation/redemption operations
• Provide operational support and issue resolution
• Execute risk management and compliance oversight
• Drive process improvement and documentation initiatives
• Support business expansion and cross-regional collaboration

About You

To be successful in this role you will have:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills with ability to multi-task and prioritize
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Task-oriented with focus on deadlines and follow-ups
• Ability to build collaborative relationships across teams
• Inquisitive mindset and continuous learner
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions

Eligibility

It would be great if you also had:

• Financial services industry experience preferred
• Experience with risk, attribution, or order management systems a plus
• Understanding of Active ETFs, investment strategies, and market dynamics
• Aladdin OMS experience would be desirable
• Familiarity with portfolio optimization and risk models preferred
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio)
• Experience with process automation tools preferred
• Data science capabilities preferred

Benefits

Working at Columbia Threadneedle Investments you'll find growth and career opportunities across all of our businesses. We're intentionally built to help you succeed. Our reach is expansive with a global team of 2,500 people working together. Our expertise is diverse with more than 650 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. Our clients have access to a broad array of investment strategies, and we have the capability to create bespoke solutions matched to clients' specific requirements.

About Company

Columbia Threadneedle is a people business and we recognise that our success is due to our talented people, who bring diversity of thought, complementary skills and capabilities. We are committed to providing an inclusive workplace that supports the diversity of our employees and reflects our broader communities and client-base. We appreciate that work-life balance is an important factor for many when considering their next move so please discuss any flexible working requirements directly with your recruiter.