Investment Director - Short Duration

• JOB OPENING #: 9865

POSITION TITLE: Investment Director - Short Duration

DEPARTMENT: Investment Management Client Portfolio Managers

• POSITION SPECIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor degree required; CFA and/or MBA preferred
• 10+ years of investment or institutional sales experience required; Experience in sales, marketing and portfolio management preferred
• In-depth knowledge of the investment industry required; Knowledge of Federated Hermes' products and services preferred
• In-depth experience working with fixed income products and securities, particularly short duration required
• Broad based knowledge of global financial markets and drivers of activity (geo-political events, domestic and foreign economics, global monetary policy, etc.)
• Understanding of investment processes and philosophies of short-duration strategies required
• Knowledge of industry standard processes and systems required

MAJOR DUTIES:

• Support the sales organization in positioning fixed¿income products and strategies on the short end of the yield curve including liquidity, active cash, short duration and broader hybrid mandates, across custom portfolios and open-ended funds. Enhance sales effectiveness by improving process, content and portfolio outcomes.
• Provide strategic input on product sales strategy and plans.
• Provide training and sales advice on products to distribution team.
• Interact directly with clients and prospective clients
• Make presentations to clients and prospects about investment philosophy, process and performance of specific investment products over various market conditions
• Participate in investment strategy meetings with portfolio managers
• May assist in and/or is responsible for developing new products with product management.
• Participate in the RFP process through review of specific investment focused responses
• Collaborate with sales and clients to customize portfolios, matching specific liquidity and cash flow needs

HOURS/LOCATION:

• 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. (overtime as required)
• Federated Hermes Tower, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or
• Remote Location within the United States

EXPLANATORY COMMENTS:

• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent client relationship management skills
• Excellent marketing/sales skills
• Verbal Aptitude
• Strong organizational skills.
• Ability to work core business hours
• Significant travel

If you meet all of the position specifications and would like to apply for the above position, complete a Career Opportunity Application, which is available on-line (on the HRWEB under Job Postings) or contact your local Human Resources Department.

Return your application to the HR Receptionist in Pittsburgh or to your Human Resources Representative by 5:00 p.m. on the expiration date. Please attach a current resume to the Career Opportunity Application.

The annual base salary range for this position is $183,960 - $367,920. In determining salary multiple factors will be taken into consideration such as primary work location, experience, education and skill set. In addition to base salary, this position includes eligibility for a bonus which is determined by considering a variety of factors including some or all of the following: gross sales, net sales, asset growth, revenue and attainment of business-based objectives. Certain employees may be eligible to participate in a Long-Term Incentive Plan. We offer our Employees (and, as applicable, their dependents) medical, dental, prescription, vision, and basic life insurance benefits. Additionally, Employees are able to enroll in our company's 401(k) plan. Each calendar year employees are eligible for paid leave which includes fifteen vacation days, seven ill days, and ten holidays.

• COMMENCEMENT DATE: 11/10/2026

The firm does not offer employment visa sponsorship.

Federated Hermes is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all aspects of employment to qualified individuals without regard to the following criteria: race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, age, familial or marital status, ancestry, military status, veteran status or genetic information as well as any other prohibited criteria under any local, state or federal law applicable to Federated Hermes. As part of the firm's equal employment opportunity statement, Federated Hermes will also comply with applicable government contractor obligations, including ensuring veterans and qualified people with disabilities are considered for employment and promotional opportunities consistent with current federal, state and local laws and regulations. Federated Hermes will also make reasonable accommodations for the religious practices or beliefs of applicants and employees, as well as for mental health or physical disability needs.

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