ETF Portfolio Manager

It’s rare that a new asset class is born. Nevertheless, we’re witnessing exactly that with the rise of crypto. Over just the last few years, since Bitwise was founded, crypto has evolved from an embryonic $50B market to a growing $3T+ juggernaut. At Bitwise, we believe that crypto has reached a turning point, and is headed north of $10T over the next few years.This is an exciting moment for Bitwise as a firm. For eight years, we have established a track record of excellence managing a broad suite of index and active solutions across ETFs, separately managed accounts, private funds, institutional staking, and hedge fund strategies. This year, we crossed $15B in client assets and are growing quickly. Thousands of financial advisors, family offices, and institutional investors partner with Bitwise to understand and access the opportunities in crypto. We are known for providing unparalleled client support through expert research and commentary, a nationwide client team of crypto specialists, and deep access to the crypto ecosystem.Currently, Bitwise is a close-knit team of 100+ global professionals. Think of us as a mix of an asset manager and a tech start-up. We’re backed by some of the most accomplished investors in venture capital and veterans of the financial services world. We love working together, we love what we do, and we’re excited about what’s ahead.As a member of the ETF and Index Portfolio Management team you will professionally manage Bitwise’s suite of index products including ETFs, private funds, and SMAs. In this daily production environment, you will ensure tight portfolio performance to benchmarks while keeping top of mind all procedures and controls to minimize operational risk and trading errors. You will provide timely trade execution for subscriptions/redemptions and create/redeems, all index rebalances and model changes, in accordance with the investment objectives of the portfolios. You will analyze performance, produce performance attribution and handle basket files, and NAV questions. You will work with our third party service providers to ensure the integrity of our daily NAVs and basket files. You will be the primary point of contact for all index data related questions, own follow up and issue resolution with index providers. You will manage relationships to support efficiencies in daily product operations.This role will be based in our San Francisco office and will have a hybrid work schedule. This includes working some days in our San Francisco office and some remotely. This role could possibly be based in our New York office, but would work West Coast hours, approximately 12:00pm to 9:00pm ET and would have a hybrid work schedule. This would include working some days in our New York office and some remotely.Primary Responsibilities:Portfolio Management: Manage index portfolios in multiple wrappers (ETFs, private funds, SMAs) within assigned parameters and tolerance levelsManage assigned portfolios to meet performance standards consistent with fund investment objectives while adhering to fund specific and regulatory requirementsProactively manage trading strategies, corporate action elections, tax mitigation strategies and/or other ad-hoc opportunitiesStay current on regulatory requirements and ensure portfolios remain compliantUnderstand asset valuations in portfolios utilizing market informationRecognize portfolio risk situations and escalate appropriately. Attribute fund performance, understand and minimize sources of portfolio risk relative to benchmarksEnsure prudent risk management with carefully developed investment and operational processesFollow procedures and processes, monitor portfolio activity and performanceTrading: Trade multiple asset classes including derivatives, equities, futures, options, T-bills, crypto currencies, and other digital assetsUtilize multi-asset management experience to accurately monitor and trade portfolios across a variety of asset classes with best practice approach to trade executionExecute trades in multiple workflows, minimize transaction impact and cost. Run a full trading lifecycle from PM order to trade execution to settlementETF & Index Operations: Support new product launches by drafting prospectuses, related documentation and marketing materials. Accurately interpret and implement relevant index methodology, including rebalance changesProactively contribute to PM & trading systems/investment process enhancementsAbility to build relationships and work with internal and external colleagues to get new initiatives executedAdditional Responsibilities:Liaise with other internal teams including sales and trading, investor relations, fund administration, research and legalEffectively communicate, both orally and in written form, with a diverse group of junior and senior parties, both internal and externalMentor other portfolio managers and assist in their growth and contribution to the teamRole Requirements:Bachelor’s degree, MBA or other relevant advanced certification10+ years of ETF and index portfolio management experience (Do not apply without ETF PM experience)Experience managing and/or trading 1940 Act Equity ETFsSolid understanding of the index portfolio management process including index methodology and trading strategiesComprehensive knowledge of ETFs, global markets and currency tradingWell-developed understanding of ETF operations including, basket file dissemination, NAV publications, and can troubleshoot issues with service providersUnderstanding of the ETF arbitrage mechanism, the creation and redemption processes, and trade execution costs. Strong technical and analytical skills (Bloomberg and Advanced Excel)Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Apps, and portfolio management systemsKnowledge in SQL and a coding language such as VBA, Python, or Java is a plusExperience implementing process improvements and project managementExcellent written and verbal communication skills and attention to detail. Strong will to learn and desire to be challengedAbility to multi-task in a fast paced, team environment but are also self-directed, highly motivated, and able to work independentlyStrong organizational skills and proactive planning, the ability to respond to urgent requestsDeep interest in cryptocurrency markets. Experience investing in crypto is a plusWhat We Offer:Compensation: $200,000 - $250,000 + EquityEquity compensation as a component of all offersHealth insurance, including dental and vision plansHealth, Dependent Care and Commuter Flexible Spending AccountsPaid Parental LeaveLife insurance; short- and long-term disability plansCompany-funded 401(k) plan, no matching required Unlimited PTO10 paid company-wide holidaysCompany-wide winter break for most roles Office spaces in San Francisco, New York, and LondonMeals and snacks provided in officePaid company cell phone or stipendBitwise “Buddy” Program (30-day new-hire success program)Annual birthday and anniversary giftsCompany-wide events including annual holiday partyInternal Women of Bitwise (WOB) group with fun events Your Interview Process: Our interview process ensures the best fit for both you and Bitwise, and we strive to make each step valuable, insightful, and efficient Recruiter Interview Hiring Manager Interview Meeting the Team Work Sample Executive/Founders Interview References Offer!Bitwise is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a team of people with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. It is the policy of Bitwise to ensure equal opportunity. All candidates are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.Please note that we do not sponsor visas for persons without work authorization in the United States. This role is for full-time employees only (no B2B or contractors). Thank you!The 2025 annual salary range for this role, is $200,000 to $250,000. Final compensation will be determined by considering a range of factors, including the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.