Associate Portfolio Manager (High Yield)

TL;DR

Associate Portfolio Manager (Finance): Supporting the High Yield investment team in managing portfolios across multiple strategies with an accent on portfolio construction and credit research. Focus on translating credit research into actionable investment ideas and optimizing risk metrics.

Location: Atlanta, Georgia (Hybrid - must spend at least four full days each week in the office)

Company

hirify.global is one of the world’s leading independent global investment firms dedicated to delivering distinctive investment management capabilities.

What you will do

• Support portfolio construction by monitoring exposures, liquidity, and key risk metrics across sectors and ratings.
• Translate credit research into actionable investment ideas and evaluate relative value across issuers and capital structures.
• Analyze portfolio performance and attribution to identify key contributors and detractors for positioning decisions.
• Monitor macro, technical, and fundamental drivers impacting markets and contribute to strategy reviews.
• Assist in preparing client presentations and communications to articulate portfolio strategy and outlook.
• Collaborate with portfolio managers, analysts, and traders to enhance investment frameworks and analytics tools.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or a related discipline.
• Must be based in Atlanta, Georgia and comply with the workplace model of 4+ days per week in-office.
• 2+ years of industry experience supporting an investment team or investment-related function.
• Foundational knowledge of corporate investing, capital structures, and valuation methodologies.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and strong analytical skills for investment research.

Nice to have

• CFA designation or active progress toward the CFA charter.
• Experience with portfolio analytics and risk management tools.
• Familiarity with Aladdin tools and AI-driven models.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid work schedule with a focus on in-person collaboration.
• 100% 401(K) matching up to the first 6% with potential supplemental contributions.
• Flexible paid time off and comprehensive health and wellbeing benefits.
• Parental leave benefits and an employee stock purchase plan.