Associate Portfolio Manager - Global Technology Growth

As a member of the Global Technology Growth team you will be an integral part of the portfolio management team, contributing to portfolio construction decisions. We are looking for a global technology generalist and someone to contribute new stock ideas and investment opinions on existing stocks in the portfolio.

What we're looking for: You are an enthusiastic self-starter who is motivated by achieving and exceeding goals. You are passionate about the technology sector and are excited by the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where you interact with colleagues, clients, and management teams throughout the day. To be most successful in this role you will be organized, detail-oriented, comfortable taking on a high level of responsibility on a daily basis, and personable. As a global technology generalist, you will also have an understanding of the various sub-sectors within the technology sector.

If you are not located close to a physical office, remote work is considered for qualified candidates

Responsibilities

What you'll accomplish:

• Working with Bay Area based Sr Portfolio Manager in implementing the portfolio strategy and process.
• Articulating and maintaining a robust and consistent investment process in managing the portfolios.
• Collaborating with the centralized research team and the global resources within Columbia Threadneedle to generate investment ideas consistent with the portfolio management process and articulating these ideas to the rest of the portfolio management team.
• Responsibility for portfolio monitoring (includes news flow, competitive research, conference calls, modeling, etc.) and rebalancing (discuss sizing of positions, or allocation within sub-sectors, etc.), with the opportunity to increase accountability for investment performance, security selection, and client communications

Why you'll like this role:

• Opportunity to deepen understanding of stock selection and portfolio risk management.
• Collaborative, team-based environment where you will be able to engage with top tier research and portfolio management colleagues throughout the day. As well as engage with clients and company management teams.
• Work arrangement flexibility allowing for remote work.
• Commitment to career progression.
• Competitive base salary plus attractive annual performance-based bonus.
• Access to robust healthcare coverage.
• Retirement savings plan with a company match.

Required Qualifications

What you'll bring to this role:

• 7+ years of experience in investments.
• Ability to employ fundamental equity analysis in a portfolio context with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to synthesize information in a timely manner and reach a firm conclusion.
• Ability to work and contribute effectively both as a team player and individually.
• Proven skills in using or quickly learning to use new tools such as Microsoft Excel or other analytical systems.
• Excellent communication skills.

About Our Company

Millions of people around the world rely on Columbia Threadneedle Investments to manage their money. We're intentionally built to help our clients succeed, backed by a global team of 2,000 people including more than 450 investment professionals sharing global perspectives across all major asset classes and markets. At Columbia Threadneedle, you'll find the promise we make to our clients is the same one we make to our employees: Your success is our priority. In addition to our competitive total rewards package, employees stay with us because of our culture and commitment to their development. And, backed by the strength of our parent company, Ameriprise Financial, we are committed to providing you with the tools, resources, recognition and rewards to help you shape the career you want.

Ameriprise Financial is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, genetic information, age, sexual orientation, citizenship, gender identity, disability, veteran status, marital status, family status or any other basis prohibited by law.