Rotational Portfolio Implementation Associate

Who You’ll Work With:

The Portfolio Management Group (“PMG”) is responsible for portfolio implementation and supports the global portfolio management teams by implementing portfolio decisions and serving as the contact point with the trading desks, operations, and sales teams.  Functions may include portfolio construction, monitoring asset exposures and allocations, managing client specific requests, tax management, monitoring pre-trade client guideline compliance and exception resolution. Portfolio Implementation Associates initiate trades and monitor the portfolios on an ongoing basis.  Portfolio Implementation Associates develop a deep understanding of AB’s investment products and operational policies and procedures.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

• Implementing investment decisions for accounts to meet the intent of various strategies

• Day to day monitoring of portfolio positioning, trade executions, cash management and compliance of client guidelines

• Addressing client requests and managing events throughout the client’s lifecycle, such as cash flows, transitions, and account openings and closings

• Liaising with other departments internally, including Senior Portfolio Managers, Research Analysts, Legal/Compliance, Sales/Marketing, Trading, and Investment Operations/Accounting

• Project-based initiatives related to trade implementation product design and process improvement.

What You’ll Do:

The Rotational Portfolio Implementation Associate will rotate through the following groups:

Equity Portfolio Management Group

Equity PMG will all the intern to gain exposure as to how investment managers get their equity, currency and derivative investment ideas implemented. The intern will work on day-to-day tasks as well as project work to improve the effectiveness of portfolio management techniques and to experience how both quantitative and fundamental research is used in the context of managing equity mandates

Fixed Income Portfolio Management Group

Fixed Income PMG will allow the intern to gain exposure as to how investment managers get their bond, currency and derivative investment ideas implemented. The intern will work on day-to-day tasks as well as project work to improve the effectiveness of portfolio management techniques and to experience how technology is being used to enhance our investment process.

Multi-Asset & Hedge Fund Solutions Management Group

Multi-Asset Strategies PMG supports the implementation of the systematic, outcome oriented and income driven investment solutions. The associate will learn how various instruments are used in order to implement the various investment ideas. Day to day tasks and project work will help to improve the efficiency of our portfolio management processes. They will gain an understanding of the complex structures and sub strategies that can be combined to meet the needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• December 2026 or May/June 2027 Bachelor's degree candidates in business, finance, economics, math, computer science, engineering, or liberal arts

• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (must be able to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship now or in the future)

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• In particular, candidates should possess strong verbal and written communication skills coupled with the confidence to thoughtfully assert his/her ideas with a broad audience

• Detail-oriented, ability to multitask and work in a fast-paced environment

• An interest in the financial markets, industry regulations and portfolio management

• Detail-oriented with strong quantitative and analytical skills that can be leveraged to evaluate portfolios

• The ability to prioritize, multitask and work effectively with a team in a deadline-driven environment

• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively communicate and build relationships with teams throughout the organization

• An ability to think holistically, understand end-to-end processes and reconsider the status quo

• A proactive and inquisitive approach toward new challenges and problem-solving

Who We Are:

We are a leading global investment management firm offering high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional clients, retail investors, and private-wealth clients in major markets around the globe. With over 4,000 employees across 51 locations operating in 25 countries and jurisdictions, our ambition is simple: to be the most trusted investment firm in the world. We realize that it's our people who give us a competitive advantage and drive success in the market, and our goal is to create an inclusive culture that rewards hard work.

Our culture of intellectual curiosity and collaboration creates an environment where you can thrive and do your best work. Whether you're producing thought-provoking research, identifying compelling investment opportunities, infusing new technologies into our business, or providing thoughtful advice to our clients, we are fully invested in you. If you're ready to challenge your limits and empower your career, join us!

How We Invest in You:

AB’s purpose is to pursue insight that unlocks opportunity.  It is why we exist and what we work at every day.  Our shared values define how we work.  They’re a foundation of our culture, which empowers all of us to be our complete selves – and contribute our distinctive talents.  We invest in one another, strive for distinctive knowledge, speak with courage and conviction, and act with integrity – Always! 

We recognize the value of investing in one another, fostering growth and advancement while meeting evolving individual needs. That’s why we’ve crafted a competitive benefits package and focused intently on developing a holistic approach to employee well-being. Here are a few highlights of what we have to offer:

• Competitive salaries and annual bonuses

• Retirement plans with matching employer contribution and no fees on core investments

• A holistic employee benefit package to support your and your family’s health and wellness

• Accelerating the advancement of colleagues from traditionally

• AB experts will help you better understand how to manage your own money

• Support for families: generous paid family leave, adoption and surrogacy assistance, backup childcare and infertility coverage

AB does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, citizenship status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military or veteran status or any other basis that is prohibited by applicable law.  AB’s policies, as well as practices, seek to ensure that employment opportunities are available to all employees and applicants, based solely on job-related criteria

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