Portfolio Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

A Portfolio Manager in the finance industry is responsible for managing investment portfolios for individuals or institutions. They make decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation, and balancing risk against performance. Portfolio Managers also conduct research and analysis, select appropriate investments and manage day-to-day portfolio operations. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to make informed investment decisions.

Key skills for a Portfolio Manager include advanced mathematical abilities, strategic planning, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. They should possess relevant certifications such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC). Before becoming a Portfolio Manager, a professional might work as a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, or a Trader to gain the necessary experience and expertise in the field.

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Principal Risk Specialist, Events & Issues - Business Cards & Payments

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 6 hours ago

Principal Risk Specialist, Events & Issues - Business Cards & Payments The Business Cards & Payments (BC&P) organization is committed to fueling the courageous entrepreneurial spirit that's at the...

Senior Asset Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago

Summary The Senior Asset Manager (SAM) is responsible for a portfolio of approximately 30-35 properties and serves as the primary contact for the portfolio's investors and lenders. The portfolio...

Director, Risk Management - First Line Risk, Zelle

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 9 hours ago

At Early Warning, we've powered and protected the U.S. financial system for over thirty years with cutting-edge solutions like Zelle, Paze, and so much more. As a trusted name in payments, we...

Lead Wealth Manager

  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • Redwood City, CA (23 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Judson Group has partnered with an independently held, fee-only RIA in the search for a Lead Wealth Manager. This individual will be leading larger and more complex client relationships through...

Asset Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Based in San Francisco, Jackson Square Properties (JSP) is a private equity real estate investment company that specializes in multi-family properties. The company has grown to over seventy...

Senior Portfolio Asset Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 1 day ago

Senior Portfolio Asset Manager About Us TDA Investment Group is an institutional real estate management firm providing asset, property and development management, portfolio management,...

Principal Risk Specialist, Complaints & Insights - Business Cards & Payments

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Principal Risk Specialist, Complaints & Insights - Business Cards & Payments The Business Cards & Payments (BC&P) organization is committed to fueling the courageous entrepreneurial spirit that's...

Principal Risk Specialist, Community Reinvestment Act Community Development Qualification Within Capital One, External Affairs (EA) is an organization dedicated to delivering on Capital One's...

SF Operational Risk - Risk Management - Advisor (Flexible Hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Company Description At Fannie Mae, futures are made. The inspiring work we do helps make a home a possibility for millions of homeowners and renters. Every day offers compelling opportunities to...

Director/Sr Director Client Portfolio Manager Leveraged Finance

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 1 day ago

Nuveen GFI is seeking a client portfolio manager to support the ongoing growth of our platform....

Associate Portfolio Manager - Values-Aligned Implementation

  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • Sausalito, CA (7 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Our portfolio managers work with portfolio risk and optimization technologies....

Security Portfolio Manager

  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago
  • San Mateo, CA (15 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 2 days ago

Allied Universal is currently seeking a Client Portfolio Manager to lead a business segment in a designated region....

SVP, Sr. Retail Asset Manager- West Portfolio (hybrid)

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 2 days ago

The NAM Retail branch network includes ~660 branches as well as stand-alone ATM sites and has as annual expense budget of ~$500MM over 3.8M square feet. The West portfolio consists of 282 branches...

Vice President, Multi Asset Portfolio Manager

  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago
  • San Francisco, CA
  • 3 days ago

The team works alongside Portfolio Managers and focuses on commercializing model portfolios for Financial Advisors and their clients....

Risk Manager II, Perfect Order Experience, Perfect Order Experience

  • Larkspur, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago
  • Larkspur, CA (12 miles from San Francisco, CA)
  • 5 days ago

Amazon's Perfect Order Experience team works to ensure that buyers receive authentic products in the condition and with the functionality they are expecting. We design and implement policies,...

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Portfolio Manager Online Courses and Training Opportunities

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Portfolio Management
Develop core competencies in portfolio management. Learn how to conduct portfolio performance measurement and attribution. Review portfolio strategies for a variety of asset classes including...
Inventory and Portfolio Management
In this online course you will learn how to correctly store your products through a collaborative inventory management strategy which will allow you to have optimal processes at the time of...
Portfolio Management, Governance, & the PMO
Learn how a Project Management Office (PMO) works, discover techniques to monitor and control projects and find out how to keep your project portfolio healthy. What is a PMO, and how does it work?...

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Salary for Portfolio Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA

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Highest Education Level

Portfolio Managers in San Francisco, CA offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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