Equity Portfolio Analyst / Manager

Located: Princeton, NJ | Full-Time

Five Dimensions Energy is seeking an Equity Portfolio Analyst / Manager to join the Portfolio Implementation and Construction team within Investment Management. This role sits at the intersection of portfolio construction, implementation, and trading, supporting systematic and discretionary equity strategies across client portfolios. The successful candidate will work closely with Portfolio Managers, Traders, Research, and Technology teams to translate investment views and signals into robust, scalable, and efficiently implemented portfolios, while ensuring alignment with client mandates, risk guidelines, and operational best practices.


  • Key Responsibilities
    • Portfolio Implementation & Trading
      • Partner closely with Portfolio Managers and Traders to ensure timely and accurate execution of investment strategies across client portfolios.
      • Oversee trade implementation, rebalancing, and execution workflows, including coordination of cash flows, benchmark changes, and corporate actions.
      • Monitor portfolio positions to ensure consistency with investment intent, client mandates, and regulatory guidelines.
      • Analyze and manage transaction costs, turnover, liquidity, and capacity considerations.
      • Support account transitions, onboarding, and mandate changes, ensuring minimal tracking error and implementation risk.
    • Portfolio Construction & Risk Management
      • Support the design and ongoing maintenance of equity portfolios, including position sizing, constraints, and diversification.
      • Analyze and monitor portfolio exposures (e.g., sector, factor, country, currency) and ensure alignment with target risk profiles.
      • Conduct risk and scenario analysis, including stress testing and dispersion monitoring across accounts.
      • Assist in the development and refinement of portfolio construction frameworks, including optimization inputs and constraints.
      • Identify unintended risks and work with Portfolio Managers to propose and implement corrective actions.
    • Analysis, Reporting & Process Improvement
      • Deliver value-added analytics, including performance attribution, exposure tracking, and custom portfolio reporting.
      • Develop tools and dashboards to improve portfolio monitoring, implementation efficiency, and transparency.
      • Partner with Investment Implementation Technology to enhance portfolio construction, trading, and monitoring systems.
      • Collaborate cross-functionally to improve processes, strengthen controls, and reduce operational risk.

  • Qualifications
    • 3–5 years of experience in investment management with exposure to portfolio construction, implementation, trading, and/or investment operations.
    • Strong academic background; undergraduate degree required in a quantitative or finance-related field.
    • Postgraduate degree or professional qualification (e.g., CFA), or progress toward one, is strongly preferred.
    • Solid understanding of equity markets and multi-asset capital markets, including global equities, commodities, and energy derivatives.
    • Demonstrated experience or strong interest in portfolio construction methodologies, risk budgeting, and constraint-based investing.
    • Strong analytical and quantitative skills with a high attention to detail.
    • Ability to manage multiple priorities and perform well in a fast-paced investment environment.
    • Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with Portfolio Managers, Traders, and Technology teams.
    • Proficiency in Python for data analysis, portfolio analytics, or tooling; familiarity with Bloomberg, FactSet, trading platforms, and risk systems is a plus.

  • What We Offer
    • Career growth opportunities within a rapidly evolving energy markets environment.
    • Support for professional development, including mentorship, continuous learning, and assistance with relevant professional certifications.
    • Competitive compensation packages.
    • 401(k) with company match, and comprehensive health, dental, and vision benefits.
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