ABOUT TRANSITION FINANCIAL ADVISORS

Transition Financial Advisors (TFA) is a specialized wealth management firm helping individuals and families navigate the financial complexities of living, working or relocating between Canada and the United States. The firm provides integrated cross-border financial planning, tax planning and preparation, and investment management designed to simplify complex financial situations and help clients make informed decisions with confidence.

Our work supports clients with financial lives spanning multiple countries, requiring careful coordination, accuracy and a consistently high standard of client service.

TFA is a registered investment advisor (RIA) in the United States and a registered portfolio manager in certain Canadian provinces. TFA is part of the group of companies referred to as Sonance Financial, which also includes Sonance Wealth Partners, a registered portfolio manager in certain Canadian provinces.

SENIOR PORTFOLIO MANAGER Company: Transition Financial Advisors Group Location: Remote, based in Arizona, United States Employment: Full-time, salaried Open positions: 1 Base salary: Starting at USD 100,000 per year, plus performance bonus. Travel: Up to 25% across the United States and Canada POSITION SUMMARY The Senior Portfolio Manager primarily supports TFA and its clients in a client portfolio manager capacity while providing research, implementation and oversight of TFA model portfolios. TFA is a U.S.-based firm whose client base includes Canadian households served on a cross-border basis. Success requires understanding the investment, regulatory, tax, product and client-service considerations that apply to U.S. clients and Canadian clients served on a cross-border basis, and communicating those implications clearly to advisors and internal partners. The role reports to the President, Transition Financial Advisors Group, and works closely with the Head of Asset Management of Sonance Wealth Partners on model portfolio construction, manager due diligence, asset allocation and ongoing investment oversight. Positioned at the intersection of the home office, advisors and clients, you will translate portfolio strategy and market insights into practical guidance. You will serve as the face of investment management for TFA, translating model portfolio strategy into personalized decisions aligned with each client's objectives, risk tolerance, time horizon and constraints. Approximately 75% of time supports TFA advisors and their clients; the remaining 25% covers research and due diligence, model portfolio oversight and implementation with the Head of Asset Management's team. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES TFA Advisor and Client Support: Primary Function (75%) • Serve as the dedicated portfolio management resource for TFA advisors and clients, ensuring consistent and timely communication. • Meet with advisors and clients to explain portfolio positioning, asset allocation, tactical decisions, performance and risk, addressing account-specific questions within appropriate compliance guidelines. • Contribute to market commentaries, portfolio updates, presentations, due-diligence materials and other advisor- and client-facing communications. • Conduct quarterly and annual portfolio reviews, with additional check-ins as client circumstances or markets warrant. • Explain market conditions, performance and strategy changes in clear, jargon-free terms tailored to each client. • Work with advisors to review client circumstances and objectives and adjust investment policy statements and portfolio strategy. • Prepare and deliver performance reports, portfolio reviews and supporting meeting materials. • Maintain accurate documentation of suitability, IPS updates and meeting notes. Business Development and Retention • Support retention and identify opportunities for additional financial planning, tax planning, estate coordination and alternative-investment services. • Partner with advisors and business development teams on prospect meetings, finals presentations and investment proposals. • Contribute to growth in assets under management within existing client and advisor relationships. Compliance and Reporting • Ensure portfolio activity complies with applicable regulatory requirements, including SEC and FINRA requirements and those applicable to Canadian client accounts, and internal policies. • Conduct tax-loss harvesting and tax-efficient trading where applicable, accounting for cross-border tax considerations. • Maintain complete, audit-ready records of portfolio decisions, suitability reviews and client communications. Research, Due Diligence and Model Oversight (25%) • Support the investment direction established by the Head of Asset Management of Sonance Wealth Partners by maintaining a rigorously researched recommended list of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, liquid alternatives and other investment solutions. • Monitor approved strategies and lead the formal annual review of the recommended list, escalating material changes as they arise. • Monitor portfolio risk, performance, exposures and implementation against each model's mandate, objectives and risk parameters. • Conduct quantitative and qualitative due diligence on approved and prospective managers through analysis, meetings, conferences and on-site visits. • Provide research updates, recommendations and supporting documentation. • Communicate material qualitative or quantitative developments promptly and recommend follow-up actions. QUALIFICATIONS • 7+ years of investment management experience, including at least three years in a senior portfolio management, research or investment leadership role, is a strong asset. • Demonstrated experience serving U.S. or Canadian client portfolios, with understanding of market structure, regulation, taxation, product availability and differing advisor and client needs. Cross-border client experience, including currency and tax considerations, is a strong asset. • Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, business or a related field; an MBA or relevant graduate degree is an asset. • CFA designation strongly preferred; candidates actively progressing toward the designation may also be considered. • Series 65, or Series 7 and 66, registration in the United States, or willingness to obtain within an agreed timeframe, is mandatory. • CFP or CIMA designation is an asset, particularly for client-facing planning and suitability conversations. • Experience researching and constructing multi-manager investment platforms and model portfolios. • Strong knowledge of mutual funds, ETFs, separately managed accounts, liquid alternatives and private-market investments, including risk, liquidity, fee and implementation considerations. • Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills, including explaining complex investment concepts to executives, advisors, clients and cross-functional partners. • Willingness to travel up to 25% across the United States and Canada. • Proficiency in investment research and analysis; knowledge of analytics platforms such as Morningstar Direct and YCharts, and advanced Excel skills, are preferred. • Knowledge of research, trading and UMA trading platforms. • Demonstrated client-facing portfolio management experience, including leading portfolio review meetings directly with clients. • Proficiency with client reporting and portfolio accounting platforms such as Addepar. WHAT WE OFFER • Base salary starting at USD 100,000 per year plus performance bonus. • Company co-invest and matching loan opportunity. • Remote work based in Arizona. • The chance to help build the investment platform of a growing, advisor-led wealth management business. • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage. • 401(k) with company match. • Paid time off and holidays. HOW TO APPLY Please submit your résumé and a brief cover letter describing your experience managing investment portfolios and advisor or client relationships across the United States and Canada, including regulatory and cross-border challenges you navigated. Transition Financial Advisors is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.