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Job Title:
Vice President, Specialty Deposit Portfolio Manager
Location:
CA - San Diego, 450 B St
What you'll do:
As a Vice President, Specialty Deposit Portfolio Manager you will be responsible for delivering tailored, exceptional service to law firms, legal professionals, and fiduciary clients within the Juris Banking Division. The SDPM manages a portfolio of specialty deposit accounts within Juris Banking such as but not limited to Escrow, QSF Administration, and DACA.
You will serve as the point of contact for new and existing specialty deposits within Juris Banking business line to deliver accurate and timely responses to requests, transactions, account opening/closings, and other client requests while maintaining service level agreement (SLAs), managing risk, and adhering to all regulatory compliance standards. You will document client interactions through the Bank’s CRM platform, and will work with sales, relationship management, client service/operations employees, and legal department to onboard, service and manage these specialty deposits.
- Manages Escrow deposit portfolio for Juris Banking Escrow accounts
- Provides initial review of client provided escrow agreements, or change requests to WAB approved template agreements, for feasibility of request, risk, outlined responsibilities/expectations of WAB. Determines if internal counsel review is necessary.
- Works with Relationship Manager, Juris Banking Director of Deposit Operations, Specialty Deposit Operations, TM Sales, and WAB legal team to execute appropriate agreements and establish accounts, May include assistance with collecting necessary onboarding documentation
- Manages relationships with outside vendors as needed to service escrow accounts
- Maintains CRM database including calls and results on relationships. Provides reports to RMs as required.
- Primary Contact for escrow parties, providing excellence in communication, response time, client servicing.
- Manages deposits, distributions and tracking as required by escrow agreement
- Maintains accuracy and completion of transactions and retention of documents for internal audit reviews. Ensures fees are properly disclosed and assessed via placement into the appropriate product, assignment of price plan, as applicable.
- Ensures funds are properly insured via use of IntraFi, government backed funds, as needed for enhanced insurance
- Assists Juris Banking operations team, as needed, with completion of the monthly certifications of all bank controlled escrow accounts
- Understands business implications of decisions; displays orientation to profitability, demonstrates knowledge of market and competition; aligns work with strategic goals.
- Communicate areas in which efficiencies can be gained via process improvement, automation etc., as identified.
- Exhibits objectivity and openness to others’ views; gives and welcomes feedback; contributes to building a positive team spirit.
What you'll need:
- Requires a High School diploma or equivalent and 6+ years of experience in banking, deposits, account servicing or other directly related experience. 7 years or more experience is preferred.
- College degree preferred.
- Intermediate knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Working knowledge of various word processing and spreadsheet software
- Must have excellent customer service and strong communication skills, especially speaking and listening skills.
- Ability to work with relationship managers, legal department, senior managing director and clients as needed
Compensation:
Salary range for new hires is generally $140,000.00 - $176,894.00 for San Diego, CA. Salary amount is determined by specific job location. In addition, the role may be eligible for annual bonus/incentives earned and restricted stock.
Benefits you’ll love:
We offer all the important things you'd want — like competitive salaries, an ownership stake in the company, medical and dental insurance, time off, a great 401k matching program, tuition assistance program, an employee volunteer program, and a wellness program. In addition, you’ll have the opportunity to bolster your business knowledge, learning the ins and outs of how successful companies operate and manage their finances, giving you invaluable hands-on experience to help grow your career!
About the company:
Western Alliance Bank, Member FDIC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Western Alliance Bancorporation. Serving clients nationwide, Western Alliance Bank includes six legacy bank brands — Alliance Association Bank, Alliance Bank of Arizona, Bank of Nevada, Bridge Bank, First Independent Bank and Torrey Pines Bank — that remain part of the company’s heritage, as well as AmeriHome Mortgage, a Western Alliance Bank Company.
Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to equal employment and will consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, color, religion, age, nation origin, marital status, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or genetic information. Western Alliance Bancorporation is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to complete any part of the application process and/or need an alternative method of applying, please email HR@westernalliancebank.com or call 602-386-2488. When contacting us, please provide your contact information and state the nature of your accessibility issue. We will only respond to inquiries concerning requests that involve a reasonable accommodation in the application process.
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A snapshot from current openings nationwide, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- WorldQuant27

- City National Bank14

- East West Bank12

- FirstService Residential12

- Associated Banc-Corp10

Top Industries Hiring
- Banking & Financial Services160
- Investment & Asset Management73
- Technology & Software53
- Construction & Real Estate25
- Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals15
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 WorldQuant, City National Bank, and East West Bank, with the largest share of openings in Texas, California, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. Openings are concentrated at asset managers, insurance companies, and wealth management firms.
How many portfolio manager jobs are remote?
About 24% of portfolio manager openings are fully remote or hybrid as of June 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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