Investment Specialist jobs in Santa Fe, NM

Description

Thornburg is a global investment firm delivering on strategy for institutions, financial professionals and investors worldwide. The privately held firm, founded in 1982, is an active, high-conviction manager of fixed income, equities, and multi-asset solutions. With $38.7 billion AUM and $1.2 billion AUA as of 31 December 2022, the firm offers mutual funds, closed-end funds, institutional accounts, separate accounts for high-net-worth investors and UCITS funds for non-U.S. investors.

Thornburg’s U.S. headquarters is in Santa Fe, New Mexico with offices in Hong Kong and Shanghai.

As an independent firm, Thornburg can take on a wide range of opportunities, explore ideas thoroughly and work across strategies to deliver consistent risk-adjusted outperformance over the long term. The firm attracts free-thinking professionals who are eager to pursue investment outcomes beyond the confines of popular wisdom. From nimble operational capabilities to principles and actions fitting of a global citizen, Thornburg’s world-class investment platform and team are aligned on strategy to serve investors.

PRIMARY JOB FUNCTION:

The Project Manager is responsible for working with stakeholders and strategic partners (relative to an approved corporate initiative) to develop the project plan, scope, resource, manage timelines, document, and deliver the project on time and within budget.

This position qualifies for a hybrid work structure where you will work both on-site and off-site with most of the time on-site on an annual basis. Working from the office will be required 3 days per week.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with Thornburg leadership to define, prioritize and develop projects based on Thornburg strategic priorities.
• Manage project schedules and task details and utilize project management tools such as reports, tracking charts, checklists, and project scheduling software appropriately.
• Gather stakeholder requirements, create and manage project plans, and track and monitor timelines to meet project deadlines.
• Work closely with the Director, PMO to co-manage projects as needed
• Ensure that all team members in a project understand their roles and accept their responsibilities.
• Regularly track progress on all project plans in the portfolio and provide transparency to key stakeholders
• Manage project scope and deliverables through a structured change management process to ensure stakeholder expectations are met.

Job Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Employer 401(k) safe harbor and profit-sharing contributions.
• Work/life programs such as flexible work arrangements, flexible paid time off, paid parental leave, employee assistance plan, commuter benefits, student loan repayment program, education reimbursement program.
• Community involvement opportunities.
• Onsite cafeteria.
• Onsite fitness center.
• Referral program.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of relevant professional experience in Project Management
• Thorough understanding of standard project processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with project team members and leadership.
• Able to work collaboratively across the Thornburg organization.
• Inspires trust and is stakeholder centric.
• Highly capable and resourceful problem solver with ability to understand strategic initiatives and manage projects in a way that supports those initiatives.
• Technical background that supports an understanding of the dependencies and processes required relative to IT-intensive projects.
• Experience working in the asset management/investment management industry and comfortable with key business processes and industry language.
• PMP Certification or ability to attain certification within 2 years.
• Ability to work at a computer for extended periods of time. 

Santa Fe is the capital of New Mexico. Founded in 1610 and nicknamed "The City Different," Santa Fe captures hearts and minds with its museums, restaurants, theater, opera, and adobe-style architecture. With an average of over 300 sunny days per year and picturesque landscape, it's no wonder that outdoor activities such as skiing and hiking in "The Land of Enchantment" attract visitors from around the world.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, gender, gender identity or protected veteran status. We especially encourage applications from individuals who can bring diverse cultural and ethnic perspectives and experiences to the campus.