TN Visa Portfolio Manager Jobs
Portfolio Manager roles qualify for TN visa sponsorship under the USMCA treaty's economist and financial analyst categories. Canadian citizens can enter at the port of entry without pre-filing; Mexican citizens apply at a U.S. consulate. A job offer with a defined specialty occupation scope is required before sponsorship begins.
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INTRODUCTION
The Systematic Equity Portfolio Manager (AVP) is responsible for the day‑to‑day portfolio management of systematic equity strategies across active and enhanced mandates. The role sits within the Systematic Equity Investment team and works closely with senior Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Risk, and Technology teams to implement models, manage portfolios, and ensure disciplined execution of the investment process. The focus of this position will be on global enhanced and active mandates, including emerging markets. Our investment strategies have delivered outstanding performance, and we have experienced strong growth in AUM.
The successful candidate will combine strong quantitative skills with sound investment judgment and operational rigor, contributing to portfolio construction, risk management, performance analysis, and ongoing enhancement of systematic strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee quantitative equity portfolios in line with approved models, guidelines, and risk limits, including rebalancing, optimization, corporate actions, and cash management. Partner closely with Trading and Operations to ensure efficient execution
- Monitor portfolio risk, exposures, and performance drivers using the team’s factor framework and preferred risk models, including stress testing and scenario analysis
- Analyze portfolio performance and attribution, explaining results versus benchmarks and expectations
- Identify, investigate, and escalate risks, anomalies, or model deviations in a timely and constructive manner
- Contribute portfolio management insight to the evolution of the investment process and implementation techniques, and support the launch of new quantitative strategies
- Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Product, and other stakeholders to support portfolio‑related inquiries appropriate for AVP level
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- 4+ years of experience in quantitative or systematic equity portfolio management, research, or a closely related investment role
- Solid understanding of equity markets, factor investing, portfolio construction, and risk models
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A passion for financial markets and investing
- Team player, with ability to operate independently and deliver results within clear timelines
- Familiar with the R or Python programming language, or an aptitude to develop this skill. Ability/experience in managing large datasets would be preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and operational discipline
- Collaborative mindset with clear, concise communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
Travel for this position: Less than 10%
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $157,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

INTRODUCTION
The Systematic Equity Portfolio Manager (AVP) is responsible for the day‑to‑day portfolio management of systematic equity strategies across active and enhanced mandates. The role sits within the Systematic Equity Investment team and works closely with senior Portfolio Managers, Quantitative Research, Trading, Risk, and Technology teams to implement models, manage portfolios, and ensure disciplined execution of the investment process. The focus of this position will be on global enhanced and active mandates, including emerging markets. Our investment strategies have delivered outstanding performance, and we have experienced strong growth in AUM.
The successful candidate will combine strong quantitative skills with sound investment judgment and operational rigor, contributing to portfolio construction, risk management, performance analysis, and ongoing enhancement of systematic strategies.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee quantitative equity portfolios in line with approved models, guidelines, and risk limits, including rebalancing, optimization, corporate actions, and cash management. Partner closely with Trading and Operations to ensure efficient execution
- Monitor portfolio risk, exposures, and performance drivers using the team’s factor framework and preferred risk models, including stress testing and scenario analysis
- Analyze portfolio performance and attribution, explaining results versus benchmarks and expectations
- Identify, investigate, and escalate risks, anomalies, or model deviations in a timely and constructive manner
- Contribute portfolio management insight to the evolution of the investment process and implementation techniques, and support the launch of new quantitative strategies
- Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Technology, Product, and other stakeholders to support portfolio‑related inquiries appropriate for AVP level
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related quantitative field
- 4+ years of experience in quantitative or systematic equity portfolio management, research, or a closely related investment role
- Solid understanding of equity markets, factor investing, portfolio construction, and risk models
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A passion for financial markets and investing
- Team player, with ability to operate independently and deliver results within clear timelines
- Familiar with the R or Python programming language, or an aptitude to develop this skill. Ability/experience in managing large datasets would be preferred.
Key Competencies
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- High attention to detail and operational discipline
- Collaborative mindset with clear, concise communication skills
- Intellectual curiosity and commitment to continuous improvement
Travel for this position: Less than 10%
Salary Range:
$90,000 - $157,500 Annual
The range quoted above applies to the role in the primary location specified. If the candidate would ultimately work outside of the primary location above, the applicable range could differ.
Employees are eligible to participate in State Street’s comprehensive benefits program, which includes: our retirement savings plan (401K) with company match; insurance coverage including basic life, medical, dental, vision, long-term disability, and other optional additional coverages; paid-time off including vacation, sick leave, short term disability, and family care responsibilities; access to our Employee Assistance Program; incentive compensation including eligibility for annual performance-based awards (excluding certain sales roles subject to sales incentive plans); and, eligibility for certain tax advantaged savings plans.
About State Street
Across the globe, institutional investors rely on us to help them manage risk, respond to challenges, and drive performance and profitability. We keep our clients at the heart of everything we do, and smart, engaged employees are essential to our continued success.
We are committed to fostering an environment where every employee feels valued and empowered to reach their full potential. As an essential partner in our shared success, you’ll benefit from inclusive development opportunities, flexible work-life support, paid volunteer days, and vibrant employee networks that keep you connected to what matters most. Join us in shaping the future.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we consider all qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, genetic information, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship, marital status, domestic partnership or civil union status, familial status, military and veteran status, and other characteristics protected by applicable law.
Job Application Disclosure:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding TN Visa Sponsorship as a Portfolio Manager
Frame your CFA as a TN credential
TN eligibility for portfolio management hinges on demonstrating specialty occupation. A CFA charter or a finance-specific bachelor's degree directly tied to your role description strengthens your application and reduces consular scrutiny.
Target asset managers over generalist firms
Registered investment advisors, hedge funds, and institutional asset managers file TN petitions for investment professionals routinely. Their HR and legal teams already understand the documentation requirements, so you spend less time educating them.
Negotiate the offer letter before filing
Your TN support letter must specify your job duties, degree requirement, and that the role constitutes specialty occupation. Get the employer to confirm these details in writing before you accept an offer, not after.
Use Migrate Mate to find TN-ready employers
Search Migrate Mate to identify Portfolio Manager roles at employers with recent visa filings. Filtering by employer visa sponsorship experience helps you focus on firms familiar with work visa processes for professional roles.
Understand the Mexican consular appointment timeline
Mexican citizens cannot self-process at the border like Canadians. Consular appointment wait times at U.S. embassies in Mexico vary significantly by city, so factor several weeks of lead time into your start date negotiation.
Prepare for investment-specific duty scrutiny
CBP officers sometimes question whether portfolio management constitutes a qualifying occupation. Bring documentation showing your role requires theoretical and practical application of financial analysis, not just general business judgment.
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Find Portfolio Manager JobsPortfolio Manager TN Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Portfolio Manager role qualify for TN visa status?
Portfolio Manager positions can qualify under the TN economist or financial analyst categories, but the role description matters. Your job duties must require the theoretical and practical application of specialized financial knowledge, typically demonstrated by a bachelor's degree or higher in finance, economics, or a related field. A generic management role without that degree requirement won't qualify.
How does the TN visa compare to H-1B for Portfolio Manager roles?
The TN visa has no annual lottery, no cap for Canadians, and can be processed at the border for Canadian citizens in a single day. H-1B requires a lottery entry each March, with employment starting October 1 at the earliest. For a qualified Canadian portfolio manager with a U.S. job offer, TN is significantly faster and more predictable than H-1B.
Where can I find Portfolio Manager jobs that offer TN visa sponsorship?
Migrate Mate is built specifically for TN visa job seekers and lets you filter Portfolio Manager roles by sponsorship type. Most general job boards don't surface TN sponsorship status, which means you can spend weeks applying to firms that have never filed for a TN professional. A targeted search through Migrate Mate narrows your list to employers already familiar with the process.
Can a Mexican citizen get TN status for a Portfolio Manager role?
Yes, but the process differs from the Canadian pathway. Mexican citizens must apply at a U.S. consulate in Mexico rather than self-processing at a port of entry. You'll need a valid job offer, a TN support letter from your employer, and your credential documentation. Appointment availability varies by consulate location, so plan your timeline with your employer before accepting a start date.
What documents does my employer need to sponsor my TN visa?
Your employer prepares a support letter on company letterhead confirming your job title, duties, the specific TN category you're entering under, your start date, and that the role requires a bachelor's degree in a relevant field. They don't file a petition with USCIS for Canadian applicants. You present the letter, your degree credential, and your passport directly to CBP at the port of entry.
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