Portfolio Manager Jobs

Portfolio Manager jobs are open across asset management, banking, insurance, and fintech, from junior associate to managing director, with specializations in equity, fixed income, and multi-asset strategies. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,146+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerRyder System
Top citySan Francisco, CA
Work type38% Hybrid
Top industryBanking

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JPMorganChase
Fiduciary Investment Solutions - Portfolio Manager, Executive Director
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Fiduciary Investment Solutions - Portfolio Manager, Executive Director
JPMorganChase
New York, New York
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Success
Partnerships & Business Development
$220k - $350k/yr
10,000+

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First Horizon Bank
Portfolio Manager Senior
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Portfolio Manager Senior
First Horizon Bank
Nashville, Tennessee
Accounting
Investment Banking & Capital Markets
Bachelor's degree in finance

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Georgia Tech
Program & Portfolio Manager II
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Program & Portfolio Manager II
Georgia Tech
Atlanta, Georgia
Program Management
Project & Program Management
Project Management
$99k - $125k/yr
Bachelor's degree in information technology
5,001-10,000

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NBH Bank
Franchise Finance - Specialty Banking Portfolio Manager I
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Franchise Finance - Specialty Banking Portfolio Manager I
NBH Bank
Remote
Account Management
Business Development
Customer Success
Sales
Remote (US)
Master's degree in business administration
1,001-5,000

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Wells Fargo
Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager
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Senior Lead Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager
Wells Fargo
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Executive Leadership & C-Suite
Program Management
Project Management
$159k - $305k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
10,000+

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Portfolio Manager Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • Ryder System
    Ryder System63
  • CVS Health
    CVS Health19
  • U.S. Bank
    U.S. Bank17
  • Truist
    Truist14
  • Wells Fargo
    Wells Fargo13

Top Industries Hiring

  • Banking & Financial Services24
  • Investment & Asset Management11
  • Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals5
  • Technology & Software3
  • Electronics & Hardware3

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in portfolio manager jobs.

  • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related quantitative field
  • CFA designation or active candidacy strongly preferred by most employers
  • Demonstrated experience managing a portfolio or model with measurable performance outcomes
  • Proficiency in Bloomberg Terminal, FactSet, or equivalent investment research platforms
  • Strong working knowledge of Excel-based financial modeling and portfolio attribution analysis
  • Familiarity with risk management frameworks including VaR, stress testing, and benchmark deviation

Tips for Your Portfolio Manager Job Search

Quantify returns and risk metrics clearly

Your resume needs specific performance figures: annualized returns, Sharpe ratios, portfolio size under management, and drawdown statistics. Hiring managers screen for numbers, not narrative. If results are confidential, use percentage-based language tied to benchmarks.

Highlight your CFA or CAIA credential prominently

Many portfolio manager roles filter applicants by designation before a human reads the resume. Put your CFA, CAIA, or FRM credential next to your name at the top, not buried in an education section at the bottom.

Target openings by asset class, not just title

Search with terms like 'fixed income portfolio manager' or 'multi-asset portfolio manager' rather than the generic title. Firms hire by desk, and a resume tailored to an asset class signals real domain depth, not a broad career pivot.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists portfolio manager openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.

Prepare a case study for the portfolio review

Most portfolio manager interviews include a live portfolio construction or stock pitch exercise. Prepare a concise investment thesis on one or two securities you know well, including valuation framework, risk factors, and a clear position-sizing rationale.

Negotiate total compensation, not just base salary

Carried interest, performance bonuses, and co-investment rights are often more valuable than base pay in this role. Before accepting or declining, ask specifically what the bonus structure looks like over a two-year and four-year horizon.

Portfolio Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most portfolio managers?

The companies hiring the most portfolio managers right now include Ryder System, CVS Health, and U.S. Bank, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Openings are concentrated at asset managers, insurance companies, and wealth management firms.

How many portfolio manager jobs are remote?

About 71% of portfolio manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, which is lower than many finance roles due to the collaborative nature of investment committees and trading floors. Fully remote positions are most common in model-driven or quantitative strategies where execution is systems-based rather than relationship-driven.

How do you become a portfolio manager?

Most portfolio managers start in analyst or research roles, spending several years building sector knowledge and a documented investment process before managing capital independently. Earning the CFA designation accelerates the path by demonstrating technical rigor. From there, building a verifiable performance record, even on a model or paper portfolio, gives hiring teams something concrete to evaluate when you apply for your first PM seat.

Can you get a portfolio manager job with little experience?

Breaking in with limited experience is possible but requires a deliberate approach. Focus on junior PM, associate PM, or portfolio analyst roles at smaller RIAs, family offices, or robo-advisory firms where the path to managing capital is shorter. A documented investment thesis, a personal portfolio with clear process notes, and passing CFA Level I all compensate for a shorter resume when you apply.

What does the portfolio manager interview process look like?

The process typically runs three to five rounds. An initial screen covers background and career narrative, followed by a technical round testing valuation, risk concepts, and portfolio construction logic. Most firms then assign a take-home or live pitch exercise where you present a long or short idea with full analysis. Final rounds involve meeting senior investment staff or the committee that oversees the strategy you would run.

Where can I find and apply to portfolio manager jobs?

You can find and apply to portfolio manager jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your asset class background and experience level, then apply directly to each opening that fits.

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