Entry Level Portfolio Manager Jobs
New grad portfolio manager jobs are open to recent graduates and entry level candidates with zero to two years of experience, where a strong portfolio or internship work can matter more than a long resume. Most openings mix on-site, remote, and hybrid settings across Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, with employers like WorldQuant, Allied Universal, and Associa hiring at this level now.
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Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This role is on the Portfolio Management Team and is responsible for the ongoing management and primary accountability for all monitoring and maintenance activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate loans, primarily consisting of larger/complex client relationships. They monitor the operating performance and financial conditions of existing commercial real estate facilities to proactively identify issues and opportunities. PMUs deliver financial, industry, economic and other analysis to facilitate decision making and inform risk rating recommendations, while also ensuring adherence to credit policies, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role is responsible for providing underwriting analysis and approval recommendations for various Borrower requests related to assigned client base/facilities. They report to the Senior Credit Manager (SCM) or Credit Products Manager (CPM) and partner closely with the Credit Team; Credit Risk Manager (CRM), Relationship Managers (RM), Credit Officers (CO), and Underwriters (UW) to ensure Client needs/requests are being addressed. The PMU demonstrates strong judgement, sound credit skills, and is an active participant with the Credit Team in the credit approval process for complex clients/transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for post close credit activity including documenting the conditions for pre-approved extensions and the associated legal documents.
- Responsible for all monitoring and maintenance activities on an assigned portfolio including risk rating scorecards, annual sponsor/guarantor financial reviews, covenant compliance, construction monitoring, interest reserve analysis, lease reviews, loan reporting, and site inspections.
- Activities associated with the minor modification of existing credits and the extension of facilities which have qualified for defined extension options.
- Collateral analysis, sponsor/guarantor financial analysis, and review of related legal documents.
- Working knowledge of redit facilities include bridge, term, and construction loans for commercial real estate developers and investors.
- Drive process simplification and improvement under the direction of management.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years commercial credit financial analysis and portfolio management experience.
- 2+ years of financial accounting, financial modeling or loan structuring.
- Commercial Credit Training
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or similar
- Certificate from accredited real estate educational program
- Large money center bank experience
- CRE portfolio management experience
Skills:
- Attention to Detail
- Credit and Risk Assessment
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Written Communications
- Analytical Thinking
- Credit Documentation Requirements
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Recording/Organizing Information
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Collateral Management
- Loan Structuring
- Prioritization
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
40Job Description:
At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and delivering for our clients, teammates, communities and shareholders every day.
Being a Great Place to Work and providing a culture of caring is core to how we drive Responsible Growth. We are intentional about fostering an inclusive workplace where every teammate has the opportunity to succeed, build a career and contribute to our shared success. This includes attracting and developing exceptional talent, recognizing and rewarding performance, and supporting our teammates’ physical, emotional, and financial wellness through affordable, competitive and flexible benefits.
We value the unique perspectives individuals bring from all backgrounds and career paths - whether shaped by military service, community college education, or a wide range of work and life experiences. These journeys foster resilience, leadership and innovation, strengthening our workforce and positively impact the communities we serve.
Bank of America is committed to an in-office culture that supports collaboration, engagement, and career development. Our approach includes clear in-office expectations, while providing an appropriate level of flexibility based on role-specific responsibilities and business needs.
At Bank of America, you can build a successful career with opportunities to learn, grow, and make an impact. Join us!
Job Description:
This role is on the Portfolio Management Team and is responsible for the ongoing management and primary accountability for all monitoring and maintenance activities for an assigned portfolio of commercial real estate loans, primarily consisting of larger/complex client relationships. They monitor the operating performance and financial conditions of existing commercial real estate facilities to proactively identify issues and opportunities. PMUs deliver financial, industry, economic and other analysis to facilitate decision making and inform risk rating recommendations, while also ensuring adherence to credit policies, guidelines, and applicable regulatory requirements. Additionally, this role is responsible for providing underwriting analysis and approval recommendations for various Borrower requests related to assigned client base/facilities. They report to the Senior Credit Manager (SCM) or Credit Products Manager (CPM) and partner closely with the Credit Team; Credit Risk Manager (CRM), Relationship Managers (RM), Credit Officers (CO), and Underwriters (UW) to ensure Client needs/requests are being addressed. The PMU demonstrates strong judgement, sound credit skills, and is an active participant with the Credit Team in the credit approval process for complex clients/transactions.
Responsibilities:
- Responsible for post close credit activity including documenting the conditions for pre-approved extensions and the associated legal documents.
- Responsible for all monitoring and maintenance activities on an assigned portfolio including risk rating scorecards, annual sponsor/guarantor financial reviews, covenant compliance, construction monitoring, interest reserve analysis, lease reviews, loan reporting, and site inspections.
- Activities associated with the minor modification of existing credits and the extension of facilities which have qualified for defined extension options.
- Collateral analysis, sponsor/guarantor financial analysis, and review of related legal documents.
- Working knowledge of redit facilities include bridge, term, and construction loans for commercial real estate developers and investors.
- Drive process simplification and improvement under the direction of management.
Required Qualifications:
- 2+ years commercial credit financial analysis and portfolio management experience.
- 2+ years of financial accounting, financial modeling or loan structuring.
- Commercial Credit Training
Desired Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics or similar
- Certificate from accredited real estate educational program
- Large money center bank experience
- CRE portfolio management experience
Skills:
- Attention to Detail
- Credit and Risk Assessment
- Financial Analysis
- Underwriting
- Written Communications
- Analytical Thinking
- Credit Documentation Requirements
- Financial Forecasting and Modeling
- Recording/Organizing Information
- Business Acumen
- Collaboration
- Collateral Management
- Loan Structuring
- Prioritization
Shift:
1st shift (United States of America)Hours Per Week:
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Who's Hiring
- WorldQuant24
- Allied Universal6
- Associa5
- Galderma4
- Man4
Top Industries Hiring
- Investment & Asset Management49
- Banking & Financial Services30
- Technology & Software25
- Construction & Real Estate9
- Consulting & Professional Services7
Entry Level Portfolio Manager Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get an entry level portfolio manager job?
Employers hiring at the entry level look for candidates who can demonstrate analytical thinking, attention to detail, and familiarity with portfolio tracking or financial modeling tools. A strong academic project, internship, or self-directed investment portfolio can set you apart when professional experience is limited. Tailoring your resume to show quantifiable outcomes, even from coursework or volunteer work, gives you a measurable edge at this stage.
Which companies hire entry level portfolio managers?
Companies hiring entry level portfolio managers right now include WorldQuant, Allied Universal, and Associa, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. At this level, hiring tends to come from asset management firms, financial services companies, and investment platforms that actively run associate or junior programs designed to develop candidates from the ground up.
Are there remote entry level portfolio manager jobs?
Yes, though on-site and hybrid roles remain common at this stage. About 24% of entry level portfolio manager openings are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, reflecting broad flexibility across the field. Many employers at the entry level prefer some in-person time to support onboarding and mentorship, so fully remote roles exist but are less dominant than in some other functions.
Are these new grad portfolio manager jobs?
Yes, the openings on this page include new grad, recent graduate, and junior roles that explicitly welcome candidates with little or no prior experience. A posting is typically new-grad friendly when it lists zero to two years of experience as sufficient, accepts internships or academic projects as qualifying background, or mentions a portfolio, relevant coursework, or training program in lieu of a full work history.
Which industries hire the most entry level portfolio managers?
Entry Level portfolio manager roles concentrate in Investment & Asset Management, Banking & Financial Services, and Technology & Software, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. These sectors drive entry level hiring because they run structured associate programs, manage large pools of assets or client accounts, and need junior talent to support senior portfolio managers with research, reporting, and analysis.