Asset Manager Jobs in California
Asset Manager jobs in California are among the most active in the country, concentrated in real estate investment, institutional portfolio management, and infrastructure finance, with openings at every level from junior analyst to senior portfolio director. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego are the primary hiring hubs, home to major employers such as BlackRock, PIMCO, and Wells Fargo Wealth Management. The most in-demand specialties are real estate asset management, fixed-income portfolio oversight, and alternative investments. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Asset Manager:
Job Summary
The position of Sr. Asset Manager involves managing portfolios of non-performing residential and commercial loans with a focus on minimizing losses and ensuring compliance. This role requires expertise in loss mitigation, foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, and regulatory adherence.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate loss mitigation and loan workout options, including modifications, repayment plans, forbearance agreements, short sales, deeds-in-lieu, discounted payoffs, cash cures, and other approved solutions.
- Manage loans involved in foreclosure, bankruptcy, litigation, and liquidation by coordinating with attorneys, servicers, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
- Review documentation, conduct due diligence, monitor portfolio risks, and recommend strategies that improve recovery outcomes and support timely resolution.
- Prepare portfolio reporting, status updates, and resolution recommendations for management and key stakeholders while identifying process improvements.
- Ensure all activities comply with applicable investor guidelines, servicing requirements, and federal, state, and agency regulations.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of experience in residential and/or commercial real estate, asset management, loss mitigation, non-performing loan workouts, foreclosure, bankruptcy, and related litigation.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Real Estate, Business, or a related field; advanced degree or equivalent industry experience preferred.
- Currently NMLS licensed or eligible to obtain licensing.
- Established network of industry relationships, including mortgage servicers, attorneys, title companies, compliance providers, and other third-party vendors.
- Strong understanding of mortgage servicing, loan resolution strategies, investor guidelines, and default management practices.
- Knowledge of financial markets, credit and risk management principles, and the impact of market, liquidity, leverage, and operational risks on portfolio performance.
- Familiarity with financial analysis, discounted cash flow concepts, and Net Present Value (NPV) modeling.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to analyze large datasets and support portfolio-level decision making.
- Demonstrated expertise in loan retention and non-retention strategies, including modifications, repayment plans, forbearance agreements, short sales, deeds-in-lieu of foreclosure, foreclosure management, bankruptcy proceedings, litigation oversight, and regulatory compliance.
- Thorough understanding of federal and state mortgage servicing regulations, including CFPB requirements and industry best practices.
What you’ll get
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About us
Rocket Mortgage® was founded in 1985. Today, we’re a Detroit-based, publicly traded company with a mission to Help Everyone Home. At Rocket Mortgage, we believe that home is more than the house you live in. Our wide variety of home loan options, tools and resources empower our clients to achieve their homeownership dreams. We’re known as experts in the mortgage industry, but we’re also innovators – we strive to create the best experiences for our clients from beginning to end. And we’re not your typical employer. We’re insistently different in how we look at the world and are committed to an inclusive workplace where every voice is heard. Apply today to join a team that offers career growth, amazing benefits and the chance to work with leading industry professionals.
This job description is an outline of the primary responsibilities of this position and may be modified at the discretion of the company at any time. Decisions related to employment are not based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The company provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with applicable state and federal laws. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations in completing the application and/or participating in the application process should contact a member of the Human Resources team, at Careers@Rocket.com.
The compensation information below is provided in compliance with all applicable job posting disclosure requirements. The compensation for this position is $70,000-$135,000.00. The position may also be eligible for an annual bonus, incentives, and other employment-related benefits including, but not limited to, medical, dental, and vision benefits, 401K retirement plan, and paid-time off. More information regarding these benefits and others can be found here. The information regarding compensation and other benefits included in this paragraph is the company’s current, good faith estimate at the time of posting. [Compensation and benefits are subject to modification from time to time as the Company, in its sole and exclusive discretion, deems appropriate.] The Company may determine during its future reviews of the proposed compensation and benefits provided for this position, that the compensation and benefits for such position should be reduced. In no event will the Company reduce the compensation for the position to a level below the applicable jurisdictional minimum wage rate for the position. Los Angeles County and San Francisco Candidates only: qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment per the Fair Chance Ordinance and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring.
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Where California roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Asset Manager Job Market in California
A snapshot from current California openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- KPMG15

- Kennedy/Jenks Consultants10

- Ace Hardware2

- Gap2

- Nordstrom2

Top Industries Hiring
- Accounting & Auditing16
- Consulting & Professional Services13
- Retail9
- Construction & Real Estate5
- Technology & Software2
What California Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in asset manager jobs across California.
- Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field required
- CFA designation or active progress toward the charter strongly preferred
- Series 65 or Series 66 license required for roles involving investment advice
- Three or more years of portfolio analysis or asset management experience
- Proficiency in financial modeling, Bloomberg, and portfolio management systems
- Strong knowledge of California real estate markets or fixed-income instruments
Asset Manager Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a asset manager in California?
Most asset manager roles in California require a bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or accounting as the foundation. If your role involves providing investment advice for compensation, California requires registration as an Investment Adviser Representative through the California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation, with the Series 65 exam as the standard qualifying exam. Earning a CFA charter significantly strengthens your candidacy, particularly in institutional and real estate asset management.
Which companies hire asset managers in California?
Employers hiring asset managers in California right now include KPMG, Kennedy/Jenks Consultants, and Ace Hardware, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. California's concentration of large institutional investors, real estate investment trusts, and wealth management firms means demand is spread across both global headquarters and major regional offices throughout the state.
Which California cities have the most asset manager jobs?
Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Irvine have the most asset manager openings in California. Los Angeles drives volume through its large real estate investment trusts and entertainment-linked wealth management firms, San Francisco reflects its density of institutional investment firms and venture-adjacent portfolio managers, and San Diego anchors demand through its concentration of defense-sector pension funds and biotech-linked institutional investors.
Are there remote asset manager jobs in California?
Yes, and more than many financial roles, since asset management is largely analytical and desk-based. About 40% of asset manager openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting how much of the work centers on modeling, reporting, and client communication rather than on-site property or facility oversight. Portfolio analysis and client reporting functions are most commonly offered with remote flexibility.
How can I get hired as a asset manager in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a junior analyst or portfolio associate role at a California-based investment firm, bank, or real estate investment trust. Large California employers such as PIMCO, Nuveen, and major regional banks regularly bring on associates through structured rotational programs. Starting in adjacent roles like financial analyst, credit analyst, or property analyst positions at California REITs or institutional funds provides a direct bridge, and completing the CFA Level I exam early signals commitment that outweighs limited experience.
Where can I find and apply to asset manager jobs in California?
You can find and apply to asset manager jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings tied to California employers and locations. Search the available roles, find the ones that fit your background and target area, and apply directly to each one.
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