Lead Analyst, Investment Liaisons

At T. Rowe Price, we identify and actively invest in opportunities to help people thrive in an evolving world. As a premier global asset management organization with more than 85 years of experience, we provide investment solutions and a broad range of equity, fixed income, and multi-asset capabilities to individuals, advisors, institutions, and retirement plan sponsors. We take an active, independent approach to investing, offering our dynamic perspective and meaningful partnership so our clients can feel more confident. We believe doing the right thing for our clients and our associates is good business . With a career at the firm, y ou can expect opportunities to create real impact at work and in your community. Y ou’ll enjoy resources to support your career path, a s well as compensation , benefits , and flexibility to enrich your life. Here, you’ll find a collaborative culture that respect s and valu e s differences and colleagues who share a spirit of generosity . Join us for the opportunity to g row and make a difference in ways that matter to you . About the Position The Multi-Asset Investment Liaison acts a key catalyst for growth and collaboration within Global Investment Operations. In this dynamic role, you will serve as the primary bridge between our multi-asset investment management and various operational teams, actively enhancing your subject matter expertise through on-the-job learning and mentorship. As a Lead Multi-Asset Investment Liaison, you'll play a vital role in leading support for portfolio management operations, representing our investment strategies to internal groups, and facilitating effective communication with the investment staff. You'll contribute to team leadership, knowledge sharing, and spearhead departmental initiatives such as new system development, testing, and working group support. The Investment Liaison organization emphasizes the opportunity to grow, innovate, and drive positive change in a collaborative and dynamic environment. Role Summary Leads investment teams through all stages of the client life cycle, managing pivotal investment-related and operational activities . Acts as a conduit for investments by leveraging specialized business and technical expertise to lead and manage complex investment related, operational activities and challenges. Requires conceptual understanding of theories and practices in your discipline, working within established procedures to achieve goals and meet deadlines. Take ownership of your contributions, ensuring that your work consistently meets team objectives for quality and timeliness. You'll operate within established guidelines while also having the opportunity to tackle new and exciting assignments, and work through challenges emphasizing efficiency and scalability. Responsibilities Leads the ongoing operational activities associated with portfolio management of highly complex or high-risk investment strategies. Leverages specialized business and technical expertise to interpret and identify portfolio management solutions based on investment and performance data. Develops bespoke investment strategies; manages highly complex or high-risk model portfolios; leads responses to corporate action events; resolves pre-trade compliance issues, reviews strategy-level data, benchmarks, and performance composites; and guides less experienced professionals in the resolution of highly complex investment-related operational issues of notable risk. Serves as key point of contact for team members when complexity is introduced to operational activities and advises portfolio management leaders and key stakeholders on broad-ranging projects Uses significant autonomy in decision making on broad-ranging topics while ensuring operational readiness to support investment management activities for new and existing complex investment strategies, products, separate accounts, and investment types representing all levels of complexity. Example activities include: reviewing and finalizing prospectus language, negotiating investment guidelines, providing guidance on the opening of foreign market trading accounts, establishing ad hoc instructions with internal and external parties, etc. Independently develops responses to ad hoc or specialized qualitative and quantitative investment related data inquiries posed by internal teams, clients, consultants, prospects, and management. Reviews and interprets complex data for use in client meetings, marketing materials, client reporting, and internal investment committee meetings. Accountable for final materials delivered to internal business units and management. May represent department as a subject matter expert on cross-functional/enterprise-wide strategic initiatives of notable risk and leads disciplinary or cross-functional initiatives to increase processing efficiency and scale, reduce risk, deliver new capabilities, develop innovative solutions, and adhere to regulatory policies and mandates. Implements portfolio management policies and procedures. Role models best practices and serves as point of issue escalation for less experienced employees. Develops cross-training plans to ensure continuity of coverage across a defined subset of investment strategies. Reviews accuracy and completeness of procedural documentation. Qualifications Required: Bachelor's degree or the equivalent combination of education and relevant experience AND 8+ years of total relevant work experience Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to translate complex topics for diverse audiences Preferred: Relevant investment or operations experience, including exposure to Multi‑Asset strategies 6+ years of investment industry experience Demonstrated ability to design and implement process improvements; advanced Excel skills; familiarity or interest in utilizing Python and SQL Applies consultative approach when interacting with stakeholders and peers; position requires interaction with associates at all levels Strong communication skills including technical writing to concisely summarize and communicate between investment personnel and operational teams Intellectually curious and ability to apply critical thinking skills Ability to think strategically and creatively Ability to coach and influence peers without direct Supervisory oversight Completion of or progress towards a CFA, MBA, or MSF FINRA Requirements FINRA licenses are not required and will not be supported for this role. Work Flexibility This role is eligible for hybrid work, with up to one day per week from home. Base Salary Ranges Please review the job posting for the location of this specific opportunity. $110,000.00 - $188,000.00 for the location of: Maryland, Colorado, Washington and remote workers $121,000.00 - $207,000.00 for the location of: Washington, D.C. $138,000.00 - $236,000.00 for the location of: New York, California Placement within the range provided above is based on the individual’s relevant experience and skills for the role . Base salary is only one component of our total compensation package . Employees may be eligible for a discretionary bonus, which is determined upon company and individual performance. Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion At T. Rowe Price, our associates are our greatest asset. We thrive because our company culture is built on inclusion and because we sustain a work environment where associates can bring their best selves to work every day. The backgrounds, talents, and experiences of our global associates allow us to embrace new ideas and perspectives that move our business priorities forward and enable us to deliver strong client outcomes. Here, you can expect equal opportunity and fair and consistent treatment for all. Benefits We value your goals and needs, at work and in life. As an associate, you’ll be supported with resources , benefits , and work-life balance so you can thrive in ways that matter to you . Featured employee benefits to enrich your life: Competitive compensation Annual bonus eligibility A generous retirement plan Hybrid work schedule Health and wellness benefits, including online therapy Paid time off for vacation, illness, medical appointments, and volunteering days Family care resources, including fertility and adoption benefits Learn more about our benefits. T. Rowe Price is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity of thought, gender, and race. We believe our continued success depends upon the equal treatment of all associates and applicants for employment without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender, age, mental or physical disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, military or veteran status, pregnancy, or any other classification protected by country, federal, state, or local law.