Senior Investment Strategist at Vise

New York, New York, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
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Investment Management, Asset ManagementIndustries

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience in investment research, portfolio strategy, or asset management
  • Expertise in asset allocation, portfolio construction, risk modeling, or security selection
  • Familiarity with advanced portfolio techniques such as direct indexing, tax optimization, factor investing, and systematic strategies
  • Demonstrated success in developing and scaling investment frameworks or productized solutions
  • Proficiency in Python and SQL to support research workflows, performance analysis, and custom data modeling
  • Bloomberg fluency and experience with portfolio analytics platforms
  • Experience working with product and engineering teams to build investment solutions into digital platforms
  • Experience authoring investment research and/or white papers, or marketing commentary
  • Examples of research, frameworks, or tools built from the ground up
  • Insatiable intellectual curiosity, particularly around financial markets, portfolio strategy, and the evolving needs of RIAs and their clients
  • Exceptional attention to detail by rigorously reviewing and quality-checking own work and cross-functional deliverables
  • Highly analytical with a strong foundation in capital markets and portfolio theory
  • Self-motivated and outcome-driven, with the ability to manage complex, cross-functional projects from ideation to execution
  • Comfortable working independently or collaboratively in a fast-paced, high-growth environment
  • Able to clearly articulate complex investment concepts in writing or visuals for internal and external stakeholders
  • Driven by the opportunity to tackle novel challenges and advance the frontiers of portfolio construction and advisor-focused technology
  • Comfortable operating in a performance-oriented culture with occasional off-hours work to meet key deadlines
  • Undergraduate degree (required); CFA Institute Charterholder (preferred)

Responsibilities

  • Conduct in-depth research on portfolio construction methodologies, direct indexing techniques, tax optimization strategies, and systematic/factor-based tilts
  • Analyze and enhance custom index models and strategy templates across asset classes, with a focus on scalability and personalization
  • Build tools and analytical workflows that support the design, deployment, and evaluation of custom index portfolios at scale
  • Develop proprietary investment frameworks that enable high levels of customization based on advisor and client objectives (e.g., ESG, factor exposures, sector preferences, tax constraints)
  • Author thought leadership

Skills

Python
SQL
Bloomberg
Asset Allocation
Portfolio Construction
Risk Modeling
Security Selection
Direct Indexing
Tax Optimization
Factor Investing
Systematic Strategies
Portfolio Analytics

Vise

AI platform for financial advisors' asset management

About Vise

Vise provides an asset management platform designed for financial advisors, helping them create and manage personalized investment portfolios for their clients. The platform uses artificial intelligence to automate tasks like portfolio rebalancing and risk assessment, allowing advisors to concentrate on building client relationships and making strategic decisions. Vise operates on a subscription-based model, making it accessible to both small and large advisory firms. This flexibility sets Vise apart from competitors, as it can cater to a diverse range of clients in the financial advisory sector. The company's goal is to enhance the efficiency of financial advisors, reduce their operational costs, and improve investment outcomes, ultimately aiming to shape the future of asset management.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters
2016Year Founded
$123.1MTotal Funding
SERIES_CCompany Stage
Fintech, AI & Machine Learning, Financial ServicesIndustries
51-200Employees

Benefits

Comprehensive health plans
401(k) savings plan
Flexible PTO
Parental Leave
Wellness Reimbursement
Learning & Development

Risks

Loss of major clients like Manhattan West impacts revenue and reputation.
High employee turnover affects company morale and productivity.
Rapid fintech evolution may outpace Vise's current offerings, affecting competitiveness.

Differentiation

Vise automates investment management using AI, enhancing advisor-client relationships.
The platform offers personalized portfolios, reducing advisors' administrative tasks.
Vise's subscription model is scalable, catering to both small and large advisory firms.

Upsides

Growing demand for AI-driven personalized investment solutions boosts Vise's market potential.
Hybrid advisory models enhance Vise's value proposition by combining AI with human expertise.
Regulatory scrutiny on traditional practices drives adoption of AI-driven solutions like Vise.

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