Ascent Director of Investments - Minneapolis, MN

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At U.S. Bank, we’re on a journey to do our best. Helping the customers and businesses we serve to make better and smarter financial decisions and enabling the communities we support to grow and succeed.  We believe it takes all of us to bring our shared ambition to life, and each person is unique in their potential. A career with U.S. Bank gives you a wide, ever-growing range of opportunities to discover what makes you thrive at every stage of your career. Try new things, learn new skills and discover what you excel at—all from Day One. Job Description The Ascent division of U.S. Bank’s Wealth Management Group exclusively serves a limited number of ultra‑high‑net‑worth clients, each with a net worth exceeding $75 million. The Director of Investments is responsible for directly managing these clients' investment portfolios while also assisting senior advisors with portfolio management and business development efforts.   Key daily tasks include creating personalized client portfolios and related performance reports, delivering prompt and relevant investment updates to clients, and preparing materials and models for both internal and external meetings. The Director of Investments collaborates closely with the Managing Directors of Investments to ensure consistent implementation of investment strategies across all accounts and organizes transition plans as appropriate. This position will have direct client contact as part of supporting the Managing Directors. Basic Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or other related field - Nine or more years of portfolio/wealth management experience - Three or more years of alternative assets experience Preferred Skills/Experience - Strong understanding of managers/styles in all asset classes - Ability to meet with clients/prospects as sole investment professional representative - Well-developed leadership abilities and strategic management skills - Thorough knowledge of division and relation to industry - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Well-developed analytical, decision-making and problem-solving skills - Considerable tact, diplomacy and people skills If there’s anything we can do to accommodate a disability during any portion of the application or hiring process, please refer to our  disability accommodations for applicants . Benefits:   Our approach to benefits and total rewards considers our team members’ whole selves and what may be needed to thrive in and outside work. That's why our benefits are designed to help you and your family boost your health, protect your financial security and give you peace of mind. Our benefits include the following: • Healthcare (medical, dental, vision) • Basic term and optional term life insurance • Short-term and long-term disability • Pregnancy disability and parental leave • 401(k) and employer-funded retirement plan • Paid vacation (from two to five weeks depending on salary grade and tenure) • Up to 11 paid holiday opportunities • Adoption assistance • Sick and Safe Leave accruals of one hour for every 30 worked, up to 80 hours per calendar year unless otherwise provided by law Review our full benefits available by employment status here . U.S. Bank is an equal opportunity employer. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or veteran status, and other factors protected under applicable law. E-Verify U.S. Bank participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-Verify program in all facilities located in the United States and certain U.S. territories. The E-Verify program is an Internet-based employment eligibility verification system operated by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Se

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