Portfolio Manager Jobs in Illinois

A Portfolio Manager in the finance industry is responsible for managing investment portfolios for individuals or institutions. They make decisions about investment mix and policy, matching investments to objectives, asset allocation, and balancing risk against performance. Portfolio Managers also conduct research and analysis, select appropriate investments and manage day-to-day portfolio operations. This role requires a thorough understanding of financial markets, strong analytical skills, and the ability to make informed investment decisions.

Key skills for a Portfolio Manager include advanced mathematical abilities, strategic planning, financial acumen, and excellent communication skills. They should possess relevant certifications such as Certified Financial Planner (CFP), Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), and Chartered Investment Counselor (CIC). Before becoming a Portfolio Manager, a professional might work as a Financial Analyst, Investment Analyst, or a Trader to gain the necessary experience and expertise in the field.

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VP, Assistant Portfolio Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 hours ago

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Portfolio Manager I

  • Champaign, IL
  • 15 hours ago
  • Champaign, IL
  • 15 hours ago

Portfolio Manager I generally work with 3+ commercial lenders with $100 million or more in average outstanding balances. One or more years' experience as a credit analyst....

Application Deadline: 04/17/2025 Address: 50 S 6th Street Job Family Group: Commercial Sales & Service Facilitates decisioning and analysis of all types of credit information to support lending...

EFR Liquidity Risk Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: Job Description At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible...

Cyber Risk Specialist

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

You will be based in our Boston, Chicago, New York, Silicon Valley or Washington DC office as part of our global Risk & Resilience practice. You will work with other members of our global Risk &...

Commercial Banking Portfolio Manager & Underwriter: Middle Market

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Portfolio Manager will be responsible for but not limited to the following activities....

EFR Global Markets Risk Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 30+ days ago

Job Description: At Bank of America, we are guided by a common purpose to help make financial lives better through the power of every connection. We do this by driving Responsible Growth and...

Asset Manager, MOB & Retail

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

This Opportunity Heitman is seeking an experienced Asset Manager to join our team. The ideal candidate will bring their subject matter expertise within these asset classes to our North American...

VP, Cloud Risk and Control Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Role Summary/Purpose: The VP, Cloud Risk and Control Manager drives identification and mitigation of risks associated with public cloud migration program and systems implementation. This role...

Remote Work

Senior Credit Risk Analyst

  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 2 days ago

Are you looking for a friendly, fast-paced workplace with an emphasis on helping customers and empowering team members? Snap Finance is a thriving leader in the financial services industry, and...

Senior Portfolio Manager, Commercial Banking

  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Lake Forest, IL
  • 3 days ago

Manager supports the Middle Market Commercial Banking team, analyzing commercial business financial statements ranging from $20MM to $500M in revenue and calculating critical credit metrics such as...

Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II

  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Springfield, IL
  • 3 days ago

Ally Auto Fraud Investigator BL Risk Analyst II in Springfield , Illinois General information Ref # 19478 Remote? Yes Ally and Your Career * Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and...

Globl Portfolio Manager, Emerging Transportation Platforms

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

We are looking for a Global Portfolio Manager to develop Managed Services with a focus on the North American Market....

Remote Work

Managing Director, Client Portfolio Manager (Municipals)

  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 3 days ago

The client portfolio manager (CPM) team provides support across both retail and institutional clients around the world, working hand in hand with both the portfolio managers and analysts....

Remote Work

Crypto Risk Manager

  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago
  • Chicago, IL
  • 4 days ago

Join a leading fintech company that's democratizing finance for all. Robinhood Markets was founded on a simple idea: that our financial markets should be accessible to all. With customers at the...

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Salary for Portfolio Manager Jobs in Illinois

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Highest Education Level

Portfolio Managers in Illinois offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
44.3%
Master's Degree
41.8%
Doctorate Degree
4.1%
High School or GED
3.3%
Associate's Degree
3.3%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.7%
Some College
0.5%
Some High School
0.1%


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