Investment Analyst and Trader

Job Description Are you looking for an opportunity to utilize your trading experience and advance your portfolio management career? Do you enjoy research, data analysis and presentation, and collaboration? Coldstream is seeking an Analyst to work closely with our firmwide Investment Strategy Group (ISG) and report to the Chief Investment Officer. This is a hybrid role, working in our Bellevue office 2 days per week. During the training period (first month or so) there will be additional days in the Seattle office – tentatively Mondays and Fridays. Why Coldstream? Career Development: We invest in your future with abundant opportunities for professional growth and multiple career paths to choose from. Collaborative Culture: Our team members describe our culture as engaging, flexible, supportive, positive, caring, and fun. We encourage you to bring your full self and make an impact. Work-Life Balance: We have a supportive environment that values work-life integration. You will contribute by: Providing research and analysis to assist ISG in its asset allocation and manager selection decisions Collaborating with the CIO to prepare quarterly investment outlook presentations Updating economic and market metrics and presenting them to ISG Assisting in the preparation and organization of ISG’s quarterly webcasts Performing attribution analysis on Coldstream’s model portfolios Researching mutual funds in various asset classes Participating in the ongoing monitoring of mutual funds, separately managed accounts, and private funds Preparing data sheets for Coldstream’s internal SMAs Scheduling, attending, and documenting meetings with mutual funds, SMAs, and private fund managers Serving as the liaison between asset managers’ investor relations staff and ISG Attending weekly and monthly ISG meetings, as well as the meetings of its various committees; creating and distributing meeting minutes Ensuring that ISG due diligence efforts are properly documented and distributed Collaborating with the CIO and our Wealth Strategy Group to implement a combined vision and consistency in investment-related communications Experience And Skills What you bring: A Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, or a related field 1-2 years of experience as an analyst with an RIA, asset manager, consulting firm, or similar 1-2 years of trading experience; experience with Tamarac is a plus High proficiency with Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Word Strong written and verbal communication skills Excellent organizational skills, including the ability to juggle multiple tasks and deadlines independently Experience with Bloomberg and/or Morningstar is preferred Series 65 (waived if you have the CFA); CFA or progress towards CFA is a plus Knowledge of private investments is a bonus Job Benefits Coldstream Wealth Management is an independent wealth management firm providing customized portfolio management, sophisticated financial planning, and personalized client services to high-net-worth individuals and families. Coldstream was founded in 1996 and has offices in Bellevue, Seattle, Mercer Island, Kirkland, Portland, Boise, and Kenai, AK; learn more at www.coldstream.com . In terms of pay expectations, we assess each candidate individually based on their experience and qualifications and offer competitive compensation that reflects the value they bring to the team. Base pay typically starts between $70k and $85k plus an annual bonus and a generous benefits package. As a Washington’s Best Workplaces awardee, we pride ourselves on our collaborative and supportive culture. We’ve created a full benefits package that focuses on the growth, health, and wellness of our team members: Pay: Competitive base salary plus annual bonus Benefits: Fully paid premiums for medical/dental/vision, short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance 401(k): 100% company match up to 4% of your annual pay Stock: Opportunity to purchase equity and become an owner of the firm Paid Time Off: 16-26 days per year depending on tenure - plus 10 holidays and an extra paid day off to do volunteer work Career development: 100% training/certification/licensing/dues reimbursement and a formal mentoring program Parking: heavily subsidized parking or free transit pass Wellness reimbursement Anniversary bonuses and sabbaticals every 10 years Coldstream is committed to inclusion and diversity. To us, diversity means employing team members of different races, genders, ages, physical abilities, national origins, religions, sexual orientations, ethnicities, political ideologies, educational and military backgrounds, and more. We welcome, support, and respect all team members, and we value the wide variety of experiences, opinions, and talents that they bring to the company. As we grow, we continue to cultivate an environment in which all team members’ perspectives and contributions are treated with respect, and every individual feels confident that they belong and are empowered to be their best.