Portfolio Associate

The Portfolio Associate role at Bridgewater Associates involves operating the systematized investment logic used to create optimal client portfolios. This position is integral to the firm's investment process, requiring collaboration with various teams to ensure accurate and efficient portfolio construction.

Key responsibilities include overseeing processes that integrate updated market data and research insights, applying portfolio construction logic, implementing risk controls, and adhering to client-specific constraints. The associate will also determine appropriate instruments for portfolios and coordinate necessary trades with the trading department. Regular communication with senior investment managers, traders, and developers is essential, as is partnering with technologists and researchers to enhance processes and implement new logic or portfolios.

Candidates should possess a four-year degree from an accredited institution and have at least three years of relevant experience at an investment bank or asset management firm. Experience with portfolio construction and risk management techniques is required. Ideal candidates are analytical, highly logical, and structured, with a deep interest in financial markets and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

The position offers a competitive base salary ranging from $140,000 to $220,000, complemented by a discretionary target bonus. Bridgewater Associates provides a comprehensive suite of benefits, including health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Bridgewater Associates fosters a culture of openness, transparency, and inclusion, emphasizing continuous improvement and excellence. Employees are encouraged to engage in rigorous and thoughtful inquiry, contributing to both personal growth and the firm's mission to understand global markets and economies.