Cerity Partners' Norfolk wealth management practice oversees approximately $4 billion in client assets, and we're looking for a Director of Investments & Equity Management to lead the Norfolk practice’s investment function that sits at the heart of it. This is a highly visible, senior leadership role for an experienced equity portfolio manager who wants to run their own quantitative model, build and mentor a talented investment team, and be the trusted voice on strategy for advisors, colleagues, and clients across the practice. Why This Role Lead investment strategy for a $4 billion practice, with direct ownership of a quantitative equity model and the team that runs it. Serve as the primary link between the Norfolk practice and the firm's Investment Committee, with a seat at the table on firmwide strategy. Build meaningful, direct relationships with senior investment professionals, advisors, colleagues, and clients — shaping how investment strategy is understood and acted on across the practice. As Director of Investments & Equity Management, you'll direct the investment management function for the Norfolk practice's approximately $4 billion in assets under management. You'll lead the practice's investment team, maintain active management of a quantitative equity model with a fundamental overlay, and oversee its implementation across several thousand client accounts — including custom adjustments and tax-sensitive considerations. You'll also serve as the primary point of coordination between the Norfolk practice and the firm's Investment Committee, and communicate investment strategy and portfolio positioning across a broad range of constituents, including senior investment professionals within the firm, the advisor community, colleagues within the practice, and clients. Primary Responsibilities Oversee and direct all investment management processes for the Norfolk practice's approximately $4 billion in assets under management. Manage, develop, and mentor the practice's investment team. Coordinate and align the practice's investment strategies with the firm's Investment Committee. Maintain active management and ongoing refinement of a quantitative equity model with a fundamental overlay. Direct implementation of the equity model across several thousand client accounts. Evaluate and apply custom adjustments to model implementation to address client-specific circumstances and objectives. Apply tax-sensitive judgment to model implementation, including consideration of cost basis, tax-loss harvesting, and account-specific constraints. Communicate investment strategy, positioning, and performance to senior investment professionals within the firm. Partner with the advisor community across the firm to translate investment strategy into client-facing guidance. Present investment updates, strategy, and portfolio positioning to colleagues within the practice. Engage directly with clients to communicate investment strategy, performance, and portfolio changes. Monitor markets, model performance, and portfolio risk on an ongoing basis. Assist with various other projects as needed. Follow firm policies and procedures, including all compliance policies as outlined by the company. Qualifications A minimum of seven years of experience managing equity portfolios, with experience running quantitative equity models with a fundamental overlay. Experience implementing investment strategies across a large book of client accounts, with the ability to apply custom, client-specific adjustments. A strong understanding of tax-sensitive portfolio management, including cost basis and tax-loss harvesting considerations. Experience managing or mentoring an investment team. A demonstrated ability to coordinate investment strategy with an investment committee or similar governing body. Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business, or a related field; CFA designation required. Advanced degree preferred. Excellent communication and presentation skills across varied constituents, including senior investment professionals, advisors, colleagues, and clients. Strong analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills. Advanced knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint. Meets the attributes and expectations of a Senior Principal as defined in the CP Colleague Titles & Expectations framework. Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. Compensation Range: $250,000 - $300,000 - Commensurate with experience Potential for annual performance-based incentive equity grant awards. Why Cerity Partners: Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. Below is a glimpse of the key elements of our total rewards package: Health, dental, and vision insurance – day 1! 401(k) savings and investment plan options with 4% match Flexible PTO policy Parental Leave Financial assistance for advanced education and professional designations Opportunity to give back time to local communities Commuter benefits Cerity Partners is committed to providing an environment where all individuals can be their authentic selves. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who respects each individual and supports the diverse cultures, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. We are dedicated to building an inclusive and diverse workforce and will not discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law. Cerity Partners is committed to working with and providing accommodations to applicants with disabilities or special needs. For those needing accommodations, please reach out to careers@ceritypartners.com. Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. Ultimately, outstanding wealth management is about people and relationships. Our people are the nucleus of Cerity Partners. Each colleague brings unique expertise, commitment and knowledge to the firm and it is by working together that we achieve our mission to have a positive impact on the financial well-being of our clients, colleagues and communities. Our people drive our success by working together to deliver exceptional service to our clients. We truly care about what we do. Introduce yourself to our Talent Acquisition Team and we'll be in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match for your skill set. Cerity Partners is one of the nation’s leading independent financial advisory firms. We serve high-net-worth individuals & their families, businesses, & their employees, and nonprofit organizations from our offices across the country. Our in-house specialists of tax advisors, financial planners, investment professionals, & retirement plan consultants are passionate about and committed to providing financial advice & oversight. At Cerity Partners, we believe in the long view. We work with clients who appreciate our comprehensive and sustained approach to wealth management. We don’t just look for short-term gains, we seek long-term growth. We have the same approach to our people. We look for experienced and credentialed wealth management colleagues who can keep pace with us. We manage over $190 billion in assets under management for our clients. We are routinely recognized as a Top RIA Firm by Barron’s Advisor, Newsweek, USA Today, and more. The driving factor of our accelerated growth is our people. Located throughout the U.S., our teams consist of specialists who are helpful, knowledgeable, sincere, and have the perseverance and capability to go the extra mile for our clients. We consider our firm a community that works together to serve one common goal: Finding diverse solutions to suit diverse financial needs.

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