Portfolio Analyst

True North Advisors is seeking a Portfolio Analyst to join our team. True North is a $5.8B+ Independent RIA that serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. This is a full-time role based in our Dallas, TX office.

Responsibilities

Analyze, implement, and monitor portfolio strategies across a diverse range of account types, tax structures, investment vehicles, and client specific constraints. Evaluate and manage portfolio transitions involving concentrated positions, embedded capital gains, illiquid holdings, legacy investments, account restrictions, and tax sensitive implementation considerations.

Perform household-level portfolio analysis to ensure alignment across multiple accounts, registration types, investment objectives, and cash flow requirements. Coordinate the implementation of separately managed accounts, third-party managers, alternative investments and custom investment strategies. Review and reconcile account restrictions, investment guidelines, liquidity needs, and tax considerations to ensure portfolios remain aligned with client objectives and investment policy requirements Monitor and evaluate portfolio drift, risk exposures, asset allocation changes, cash positioning, and implementation exceptions across client relationships.

Partner with advisors and investment professionals to develop tax efficient implementation strategies for new and existing client relationships. Assist in the integration of acquired advisory firms, including portfolio analysis, account mapping, asset classification review, model alignment, and investment implementation planning.

Maintain and enhance trading platforms, investment data integrity, model governance frameworks, and implementation workflows. Identify opportunities for automation, process optimization, and scalable operational improvements across the firm's investment platform. Serve as a subject matter expert on portfolio implementation, trading workflows, custodian capabilities, account structures, and investment technology platforms.

Qualifications

& Experience: Bachelor’s Degree required. 0-5+ years of experience preferred. Candidates across a range of experience levels will be considered, with preference given to individuals demonstrating increasing responsibility within portfolio management, trading, and investment implementation functions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of both the investment rationale behind portfolio recommendations and the operational considerations required to implement them accurately and efficiently at scale.

Strong understanding of portfolio construction concepts, asset allocation, diversification, risk management, and investment implementation best practices. Experience trading, rebalancing and managing portfolios across multiple custodians, account types, and client objectives strongly preferred. Experience within an RIA, wealth management firm, family office or institutional investment manager strongly preferred.

Experience managing portfolio transitions involving concentrated positions, embedded gains, illiquid holdings, account restrictions, and legacy investments. Experience with separately managed accounts, mutual funds, ETFs, individual equities, fixed income securities, alternative investments, limited partnerships and other investment vehicles.

Experience with Red. Black, Addepar or other institutional portfolio management and rebalancing software strongly preferred. Experience with Schwab Advisor Center, Fidelity Wealthscape , Pershing NetX360 and other wealth management technology platforms preferred. Advanced Excel skills required. Exceptional attention to detail, analytical thinking, and problem-solving abilities.

Ability to manage competing priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work independently while collaborating across investment, advisory, operations, and technology teams. Ability to exude the True North core values. Must consent to credit report and background check.

Benefits

& Perks: Competitive base salary Competitive bonus potential based on successful execution of firm goals and individual performance metrics 15 days of Paid Time Off (PTO) for new employees; increases to 18 days after the second year and increases from there per a schedule Volunteer Time Off (VTO) Telecommuting opportunities 401(k) with employer contribution Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, and HSA with $2,000 annual employer contribution Employer reimbursement for professional designations and continuing education Free Financial Planning services for employees and their spouses Collaborative culture with year-round engagement events including happy hours, coffee chats, lunches, and more!

Background: True North is an Independent RIA that serves the wealth management needs of high-net-worth individuals and institutional clients. True North builds institutional-grade portfolio utilizing public, alternative and private investments, and manages an alternative platform called Western Alternative Strategies.

True North Advisors was founded on the shared vision that the only way to truly provide clients with trustworthy advice is through complete independence, objectivity, and the absence of conflicts of interest. Established in 2000, our mission has been to help our clients lead more fulfilled lives through trust, personalization, and simplicity.

Go North today and join us to help us continue to fulfill lives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.