Portfolio Manager Jobs in San Francisco, CA
Portfolio Manager jobs in San Francisco concentrate in the Financial District, SoMa, and the Embarcadero, where asset management firms, venture-backed funds, and wealth management shops cluster across equities, fixed income, and alternative investments. Employers hiring right now include WorldQuant, Amazon Web Services, and Google. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Title:
Vice President, Portfolio Management - Innovation Banking
Location:
CA - San Francisco, Spear
What you'll do:
As Vice President, Portfolio Manager - Innovation Banking you'll be responsible for analyzing, structuring, underwriting, and coordinating the closing of major and complex loans in compliance with the Bank's lending policies and procedures. The Portfolio Manager will work with the Vice President, Commercial Banker to manage loans to ensure the credit risks are responsibly monitored and identified. You'll assist in attaining established Bank, region, and branch goals through active participation in underwriting and closing desirable credits with the Vice President, Commercial Banker. As a Portfolio Manager III - Mid Market you'll be responsible for assuring compliance with all Bank policies and procedures, as well as all applicable state and federal banking regulations. Along with the Vice President, Commercial Banker interface with clients in-person, over the phone and email in order to assess their credit needs and determine the best structure and items needed for analysis.
- Gather and analyze necessary information to present along with the Relationship Manager, a financing request to senior management or Loan Committee for approval.
- Coordinate processing of approved loans; ensure loans are processed according to agreement, customer needs and conform to Bank lending policies; obtain sufficient information and/or documentation from customers; assist in solving problems relative to processing and servicing of loans within the Relationship Managers portfolio.
- Reinforce superior customer service through your own example along with appropriate follow-through with involved customers and employees.
- Handle various other underwriting, portfolio management and upkeep tasks and responsibilities related to new loan requests and/or the existing Relationship Managers portfolio.
What you'll need:
- 6+ years of related experience in Portfolio Management or similar field.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of general banking operations, including deposit operations, loan administration, treasury management and/or other commercial banking products and services.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of applicable regulatory and legal compliance obligations, rules and regulations, industry standards and practices.
- Intermediate to advanced knowledge of commercial credit and loan structuring, and pricing dynamics. Credit analyst training completed.
- Advanced speaking and writing communication skills.
Compensation:
Salary range for new hires is generally $139,095.00 - $171,821.00 for San Francisco, 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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Portfolio Manager Jobs in San Francisco: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a portfolio manager job in San Francisco?
Focus on San Francisco's concentration of asset managers, hedge funds, and family offices in the Financial District and Embarcadero, plus the venture and growth equity shops in SoMa. Candidates with CFA credentials, quantitative modeling skills, or experience in technology-sector equities stand out locally. Networking through San Francisco CFA Society events and targeting boutique RIAs that post openings directly gives you an edge over applicants using only national boards.
Which companies hire portfolio managers in San Francisco?
San Francisco portfolio manager roles are posted by WorldQuant, Amazon Web Services, and Google and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. The city's employer mix leans toward independent asset managers, multi-strategy hedge funds, and fintech-adjacent wealth platforms rather than the large bank trust departments more common in other financial centers.
Are there remote portfolio manager jobs in San Francisco?
Yes, though it depends on the role, since portfolio managers handling client relationships or trading desks typically work on-site while analytical and model-driven roles are more remote-compatible. About 24% of portfolio manager openings tied to San Francisco are remote or hybrid as of June 2026, reflecting the city's tech-influenced workplace culture. Quantitative research and portfolio analytics positions at San Francisco fintech and robo-advisory firms tend to offer the most location flexibility.
How can I get a portfolio manager job in San Francisco with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through San Francisco's active community of RIAs and multi-family offices, which hire investment analyst and research associate roles that transition into portfolio management. Targeting fintech firms in SoMa and impact investing shops in the Mission that value modeling skills over years of experience broadens your options. A CFA Level I pass, a portfolio project using public market data, and involvement in the San Francisco CFA Society all strengthen an entry-level application locally.
Which industries hire the most portfolio managers in San Francisco?
The sectors hiring the most portfolio managers in San Francisco are Technology & Software, Banking & Financial Services, and Investment & Asset Management, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026. San Francisco's outsized fintech presence and its proximity to Silicon Valley venture capital create demand for portfolio managers who can evaluate technology-sector assets alongside traditional equity and fixed income mandates.
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