FEDERATED HERMES

Portfolio Construction Analyst
Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid location)

Federated Hermes is seeking a Portfolio Construction Analyst to work in conjunction with senior staff in the Portfolio Construction Solutions department to handle the preparation and conduct research for client portfolio analysis and consultations. The successful candidate will leverage a subject matter proficiency in the following areas: asset allocation, asset classes, and funds/SMAs, quantitative analytics, investment product research, data visualization and business intelligence reporting to generate flows into Federated Hermes funds.

For more than 60 years, Federated Hermes (FHI) has provided world-class investment solutions to financial professionals in the United States and around the world. Federated Hermes' employees have defined the qualities of the companys success over the decades: a reputation for integrity and excellence, a commitment to customers and employees and a history of longstanding client relationships. While each market cycle brings new opportunities and challenges to the company, Federated Hermes continues to foster employee commitment to excellence in the investment management industry.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:
Collaborate with team members in fielding Sales and client requests centered around multi-asset class model portfolios, existing asset allocation, and investment product utilization.
Support team in performing forensic analysis and prove strategies as to the application, interpretation, and efficacy of risk measurement metrics in preparation of client-facing consultations.
Support investment research efforts by evaluating client model strengths and weaknesses as determined by Orion Risk Intelligence system.
Deploy a process that involves screening funds and managers on a quantitative basis.
Support analytical/business intelligence projects including aggregation of client data to quantify utilization trends of asset classes and competitor products.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
Undergraduate degree in Business, Economics, Finance or related field
Have accomplished, or be in pursuit of, an advanced degree or industry designation
2+ years of experience in the financial services industry required
Proficiency with analytical software such as Morningstar and portfolio risk and stress testing systems such as Morningstar Direct and Orion Risk Intelligence (aka Hidden Levers) preferred.
Advanced proficiency in Excel to include using macros required.
Must possess/obtain FINRA Series 7 and 66

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:
Location: Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15222 (Hybrid)
Will be required to sign an employment agreement

Federated Hermes offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with a professional environment.

For consideration, please go to our website and reference job opening #9072

Only those candidates in whom we have an interest will be contacted.

We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. However, we are not able to sponsor visas.

EOE Including Disability / Vets
Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any applicable local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes.