Portfolio Advisor

Portfolio AdvisorAs part of Wellington Management's Client Platform, the Portfolio Advisor will represent a range of Wellington Management investment strategies in interactions with clients, financial advisors, and distribution firm gatekeepers.Wellington offers flexibility in location, however, must be willing to travel as needed.The Portfolio Advisor will work in close partnership with other Business Development, Relationship Management, Consultant Relations, Product Management and Portfolio Management/Investment teams. This Portfolio Advisor must possess investment and market knowledge and breadth to cover multiple investment strategies as a "portfolio manager proxy." Strategies primarily include fundamental equities, but may from time to time include fixed income, balanced funds, and alternative investments, and candidate will ideally have experience with the ETF sales ecosystem Topics the Portfolio Advisor will discuss include overview of the firm/investment organization; descriptions of multiple funds' investment approaches, portfolio positioning, and performance drivers; benefits/differences of an ETF vehicle; and views on capital markets and the economy. The Portfolio Advisor will interface primarily with investment professionals and sales leaders at Wellington's sub-advisory clients as well as financial advisors and gatekeepers. The settings for presentations will include national sales meetings, regional financial advisor meetings, office visits, as well as conference calls. Presentations will range from large, group meetings to one-on-one sessions (e.g., gatekeepers at financial institutions), to dinner conversations. This is a relationship-focused partnership with our subadvisory clients, as well as a sales-oriented role. Must be willing to travel and must be comfortable presenting.Essential SkillsAcumen and passion - The successful candidate will have a strong client and relationship management skills and be capable of and excited to present a wide variety of investment strategies with audience members of varying degrees of sophistication. The individual will have a minimum of 8 years of experience within the investment industry and have a solid understanding of the needs of a broad range of client needs across institutional and retail channels. While we anticipate direct and constant access to product and investment professionals, this role requires the ability to effectively communicate the investment philosophy and performance of sophisticated investments. The Portfolio Advisor should also be capable of managing multiple clients and a variety of activity and needs. The position will require extensive travel, up to 40-50% of the time, when appropriate to do so.Superior collaboration - This role requires a great deal of teamwork and collaboration across Wellington. The successful candidate will enjoy being an individual contributor within a highly collaborative team and embrace the benefits of overlapping lines of idea generation. A willingness to roll up sleeves and be a dynamic team player is a must. This client leader will build strong, trusting relationships with clients and prospects, industry contacts as well as internal colleagues and recognize the benefits of diverse perspectives.Growth mindset -The flexibility and openness to continue learning, evolving and growing is critical to the role and team.Other QualificationsA successful candidate will also have the following qualifications:Passion for the marketsAbility to lead and collaborate with experienced, cross-functional deal teamsStrong interpersonal skills and experience in a collaborative, team-based, results-oriented environmentIndependence of thought, intellectual curiosity, and entrepreneurial natureStrong work ethic and attention to detailStrategic and tactical thinker with solid organizational skillsComfortable, confident, and articulate speaker and presenter, including in front of large audience settingsAbility to communicate (verbally and in writing) clearly with conviction and contribute to an open dialoguePossess maturity, polish, and personal presenceStrong academic credentials-CAIA, CFA preferredSelf-starter, willing to operate without much management; comfortable taking a highly proactive approach to engagement with clients, sales teams, advisors, gatekeepersIdeally experience/knowledge of ETFsIdeally prior sales experienceNot sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? That's ok. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply and welcome a chance to review your background. We are dedicated to building and maintaining a diversified workforce and considering a broad array of candidates with a variety of skill, workplace experiences, and backgrounds.As an equal opportunity employer, Wellington Management ensures that all qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, creed, national origin, age, ancestry, disability (physical or mental), medical condition, citizenship, marital status, pregnancy, veteran or military status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by applicable law . If you are a candidate with a disability, or are assisting a candidate with a disability, and require an accommodation to apply for one of our jobs, please email us at GMWTalentOperations@wellington.com.At Wellington Management, our approach to compensation is designed to help us attract, inspire and retain the best talent in our industry. We strive to pay employees fairly and competitively across all levels and roles. Our approach to compensation considers all aspects of total compensation; all employees are eligible to receive salary, variable compensation, and benefits. The base salary range for this position is:USD 65,000 - 150,000This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered when making compensation decisions, including but not limited to skill sets; role; skills and experience; certifications; and education. This range is an estimate, and further details on salary and total compensation aspects will be shared with candidates during the recruitment process.Base salary is only one component of Wellington's total compensation approach. Other rewards may include a discretionary Corporate Bonus and/or Incentives, if eligible. In addition, we offer a comprehensive and high value benefit package to meet the unique needs of our employees and their families, and we are committed to fostering a flexible work environment that enables employees to thrive personally and professionally. Examples of our benefits include retirement plan, health and wellbeing, dental, vision, and pharmacy coverage, health savings account, flexible spending accounts and commuter program, employee assistance program, life and disability insurance, adoption assistance, back-up childcare, tuition/CFA reimbursement and paid time off (leave of absence, paid holidays, volunteer, sick and vacation time)