Entry Level Portfolio Assistant Jobs
New grad portfolio assistant jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or relevant internship work can carry more weight than a long resume. Most openings are on-site roles across Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, with employers like WorldQuant, Man, and Northwest Bank hiring at this level now.
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About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
About the Opportunity:
We are seeking an experienced Jira Program & Portfolio Management Consultant to support the design, configuration, and implementation of Jira as an enterprise-wide project and portfolio management solution.
In this role, you will collaborate closely with the Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) to develop a scalable Jira framework that connects strategic business goals with project execution. You will play a key role in standardizing project structures, establishing cross-functional dependencies, implementing governance processes, and developing dashboards that provide leadership with visibility into portfolio performance and strategic priorities.
The ideal candidate combines hands-on Jira configuration expertise with a strong understanding of project, program, and portfolio management (PPM), particularly within complex, cross-functional business environments.
What You'll Do:
- Design and configure Jira to establish relationships between enterprise goals, strategic initiatives, programs, projects, milestones, dependencies, risks, and actions.
- Develop standardized Jira templates and project structures to support consistent execution and reporting across cross-functional initiatives.
- Establish mechanisms to align projects and programs with company goals and strategic priorities, enabling visibility into strategy execution.
- Implement cross-project dependency tracking to identify, manage, and monitor interconnected initiatives and deliverables.
- Configure standardized RAID (Risks, Actions, Issues, and Decisions) management structures to support project governance and decision-making.
- Build executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions to track program status, project health, milestones, risks, dependencies, goal progress, and escalations.
- Establish and implement Jira governance standards, including naming conventions, custom fields, workflows, statuses, and reporting practices.
- Partner with EPMO leadership and cross-functional stakeholders to translate business requirements into practical, scalable Jira solutions.
- Document configurations, develop user guidance, and provide knowledge transfer to support successful adoption and long-term sustainability.
What We're Looking For:
- Proven hands-on experience configuring and implementing Atlassian Jira for enterprise project, program, and portfolio management.
- Strong expertise in Jira workflows, issue types, custom fields, automation, permissions, dashboards, and reporting capabilities.
- Experience designing Jira hierarchies and establishing relationships between strategic goals, programs, projects, milestones, and cross-project dependencies.
- Demonstrated experience implementing Jira for non-software, cross-functional business projects, beyond traditional Agile software development.
- Solid understanding of project and portfolio management principles, including strategic alignment, milestone tracking, dependency management, RAID management, and governance.
- Experience developing executive-level dashboards and portfolio reporting solutions.
- Ability to translate complex business requirements into scalable, user-friendly Jira configurations.
- Strong communication, analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Experience supporting an Enterprise PMO, Transformation Office, or Strategy Execution Office is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with Jira Premium, Advanced Roadmaps, Atlassian Goals, and Jira–Confluence integration is strongly preferred.
- Atlassian certifications are a plus.
What We Offer
At Ingenics, we believe great careers are built on meaningful work, continuous growth, and a supportive environment. Here's what you can expect as part of our team:
Advance Financially
- Competitive compensation
- Annual bonus opportunities
- 3-2-1 Commission Won employee referral incentive
- Regular salary review periods
- 401(k) with company match
- Employer contributions toward healthcare
- Financial education resources
Experience Overall Wellbeing
- Paid time off and company holidays
- Comp Time Program
- Flexible and remote work options (role dependent)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
- Team events and employee celebrations
- Community involvement and volunteer opportunities
Grow Professionally
- Work with Fortune 500 clients
- Diverse and challenging project opportunities
- Regular performance and development conversations
- Mentorship and coaching opportunities
- International collaboration across the Ingenics Group
- Skills competency and professional development programs
- Knowledge sharing with global experts
- Global mobility opportunities
Make an Impact
Join a team shaping the future of manufacturing through projects in areas including:
- Digital Transformation
- Factory Design & Simulation
- Intralogistics
- Manufacturing Excellence
- Operational Excellence
- Production Technology & Automation
- Project Management
- Quality & Supplier Management
- Supply Chain Management
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Who's Hiring
- WorldQuant24
- Man4
- Northwest Bank3
- C.H. Robinson2
- DRW1
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management30
- Technology & Software13
- Banking & Financial Services9
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Construction & Real Estate2
Entry Level Portfolio Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level portfolio assistant job?
Employers hiring at this level look for candidates who can demonstrate organizational skills, attention to detail, and familiarity with asset management or creative workflows. A well-organized personal portfolio, relevant coursework, or even a short internship in finance, design, or marketing can give you an edge. Tailoring your resume to highlight any hands-on project work, software proficiency, or client-facing experience signals readiness for a junior portfolio assistant role.
Which companies hire entry level portfolio assistants?
Companies hiring entry level portfolio assistants right now include WorldQuant, Man, and Northwest Bank, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. At this level, hiring comes from a mix of financial services firms, creative agencies, and investment management companies that have structured onboarding programs designed to bring in and develop junior talent.
Are there remote entry level portfolio assistant jobs?
Yes, though on-site roles remain common at this experience level. About 27% of entry level portfolio assistant openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, so candidates who prefer flexibility do have options. Hybrid arrangements are especially common at larger firms where junior staff rotate between in-office collaboration and independent work.
Are these new grad portfolio assistant jobs?
Yes, many of these listings are new grad and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates who are early in their careers. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience, accepts internship or academic project work in place of full-time history, or mentions that a strong portfolio can substitute for a longer resume. Recent graduates entering finance, design, or asset management will find this category relevant.
Which industries hire the most entry level portfolio assistants?
Entry Level portfolio assistant roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Technology & Software, and Banking & Financial Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive hiring at this level because they manage large volumes of assets, creative materials, or investment products that require organized junior support to track, maintain, and report on effectively.