Synovus · 2 days ago
Assistant Portfolio Manager - Treasury Capital Markets
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expSynovus is a financial institution seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to support the management of the bank's securities portfolio and balance sheet strategy. The role involves portfolio analytics, trade execution, and liquidity planning, requiring a strong understanding of fixed income markets and derivatives.
BankingFinanceFinancial Services
Responsibilities
Supports day-to-day management of the bank's investment portfolio, including U.S. Treasuries, Agencies, MBS/CMO, Municipals, and Corporate Securities
Assists in trade analysis, execution, and performance tracking against portfolio benchmarks
Monitors risk metrics including duration, convexity, DV01, OAS, and sector exposures
Prepares materials for ALCO and other governance committees summarizing portfolio positioning and performance
Assists in structuring and monitoring derivatives used for interest rate risk management (e.g., swaps, swaptions)
Maintains hedge documentation and compliance with accounting standards (ASC 815 / hedge effectiveness)
Supports execution and valuation processes in collaboration with accounting and risk partners
Supports daily and strategic liquidity management, including collateral optimization and funding mix analysis
Monitors wholesale funding sources (FHLB, brokered deposits, Fed facilities, repo, etc.) and evaluate cost and availability
Contributes to the development of short-term investment and HQLA strategies
Manages the annual performance management and merit processes for direct and indirect reports
Coaches and develops team members and builds a work environment where team members are engaged and feel a positive sense of achievement about their role in the company
Works closely with Human Resources regarding employee relations, compensation, training, posting and filling vacant positions and other Human Resources related matters
Each team member is expected to be aware of risk within their functional area
This includes observing all policies, procedures, laws, regulations and risk limits specific to their role
Additionally, they should raise and report known or suspected violations to the appropriate Company authority in a timely fashion
Performs Other Related Duties As Required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, or a related field
Minimum 5-7 years in capital markets, treasury, or investment management roles, preferably within a financial institution or equivalent combination of education and experience
Strong knowledge of fixed income and derivatives markets and related analytics
Working understanding bank balance sheets, ALM concepts, and regulatory frameworks (Basel III, LCR)
Proficiency with Bloomberg and treasury systems
Analytical, detail-oriented, and intellectually curious
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to convey technical insights to senior management
Ability to complete multiple projects within expected timeframe
Strong teamwork and cross-functional collaboration with finance, risk, accounting, and operations
Preferred
Advanced degree preferred
Certified Financial Analyst (CFA) preferred
Familiarity with GAAP accounting for investments and derivatives is a plus
Company
Synovus
Synovus is a financial services company that provides commercial banking, retail banking, investment, and mortgage services.
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2025-12-09Post Ipo Debt· $500M
2025-07-24Acquired
2024-10-29Post Ipo Debt· $500M
Leadership Team
Anne Fortner
Head of Enterprise Credit Risk
Blake Thrasher
Market President
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