Pros
One of the biggest advantages of the role is the unique exposure you get to nearly every asset class, including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and multi-asset strategies. This has significantly accelerated my investment knowledge and broadened my understanding beyond a siloed position. I also benefit from a smaller firm structure where I get direct access to executive leadership, which provides mentorship, visibility, and a clearer pathway to increased responsibility within the firm. In addition, I get to work closely with world-class portfolio managers, which has strengthened my manager due diligence skills and given me insight into professional portfolio construction that many early-career professionals do not experience.
Cons
Promotion and title progression do not come easy, which ultimately builds credibility but can feel slow in the short term. I would also add that hybrid flexibility is limited to one department and in my opinion, should be either available to everyone or not at all.