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The primary purpose of the Wealth Management Portfolio Analyst is to support the investment team. Functions include creating and maintaining various investment management reports, assisting with equity and fixed income trading and assisting portfolio managers with various portfolio management functions. This role serves as a liaison with the operations and front office groups.

This role will:

• Be proficient with all technology applications in order to generate and maintain various reports for the investment team and the front office, e.g., Microsoft Office and Morningstar Direct.
• Maintain all investment strategies and benchmarks within Morningstar Direct.
• Accurately and timely report investment performance, and other reporting requirements, each month.
• Maintain the investment team's internal Sharepoint site, ensuring content such as approve lists, model allocations, commentary and other information is updated in an accurate and timely manner.
• Serve as a liaison between the investment team and the investment processing platform to resolve any issues such as failed trades, report system updates and convey other information as needed.
• Update model portfolio trade recommendations on a monthly basis.
• Provide the necessary support to the portfolio managers on the team, allowing them to focus on research and client engagement.
• Actively follow markets and industry news to keep up to date on relevant trends/topics.
• Execute mutual fund, equity and fixed income trades efficiently and accurately.
• Focus on finding better and more efficient ways to manage processes -Strive to grow in investment knowledge in order to assume greater investment responsibilities in the future.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all areas, including front office and operations.
• Demonstrate commitment to Bremer's risk management approach including compliance with all applicable industry regulations, state and federal regulations, Bremer's policies and procedures, and completion of all required training which supports compliance throughout.
• Minimize fraud related losses by maintaining constant awareness and reacting promptly to suspicious activity and deceptive practices; follow established. company guidelines for identification and reaction to suspicious activity and fraud.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience & 2 years' experience.
• Pursuit of the CFA charter is preferred.
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with internal and external customers.
• Ability to present a professional image and demeanor to internal and external customers -Interact constructively and effectively with all constituencies and work collaboratively toward a common goal.
• Communicate effectively with clients and groups of employees in order to build and maintain positive relationships.
• Ability to effectively present information and responses to questions from groups of employees, managers, and/or customers.
• Multi-task and maintain an optimistic outlook in a fast-paced work environment.
• Accept and implement changes with processes, people, and circumstances exhibiting a positive approach to each situation.
• Provide exceptional service to all customers and personalize interactions.
• Interpret and carry out objectives furnished in written or oral form and a demonstrated commitment to act within industry standards.
• Read and interpret safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure guidelines and manual.

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Our Values

Collaboration: We work elbow-to-elbow with our customers, making a difference for them in good times and bad. We share our skills, knowledge and experience to support each other every day.

Commitment: We're deeply invested in the places we live and work, and we're always ready to do whatever it takes to help our neighbors and communities thrive and grow.

Creativity: Imagination and innovation are essential to helping our customers and Bremer succeed. If there's a better way to do something, we'll find it or create it.

Our Benefits

At Bremer, we are committed to supporting and growing the communities we call home. Our people understand that they represent our name and reputation in every conversation, and that they're backed by an organization that values finding a better way to get things done. Let's talk about benefits. Not just the 401(k), pension plan, healthcare, and vacation kind (we've got those), but the kind of everyday benefits that get you excited for what each day holds.

Bremer Bank is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. We've built an organization of experienced, intelligent and collaborative people from a range of all backgrounds, and all of them contribute something essential to helping our customers thrive and grow.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Miscellaneous Items to Note

• Must be currently legally authorized to work in the U.S. without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g., H1B status, 0-1, TN, etc.). Unless specifically stated in the job posting, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
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