Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleTRS Investment Officer 1 #1896
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $59432 to $74223 Annually
Minimum Qualifications •?A Bachelor's or Master's Degree in Accounting, Business Administration Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or in a closely related field, and two (2) years of professional full-time experience. Relevant experience is:
?Investment-related duties reflecting a fundamental knowledge of the financial markets and an understanding of the economic forces that impact the financial markets, or analysis of financial or
economic data.
??Commercial real estate investing (investment acquisitions or asset management) or commercial mortgage lending, specifically involving the financing, investing in, leasing of, or asset
management of large commercial real estate assets (generally properties worth $10 million or more);
Specifically excluded are activities applicable to small commercial properties (e.g., 2- to 4-family homes), the sale or brokerage of single-family homes, or experience marketing or selling financial service products to individuals, as performed by financial advisors and stockbrokers.
• A Master's Degree in Business Administration concentrating in Finance or a closely related concentration substitutes for two (2) years of work experience.
Preferred Skills/Expertise
• An advanced degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, statistics, computer science or related field of study.
• Chartered Financial Analyst designation.
• Experience managing public equity portfolios directly or directly assisting the lead portfolio manager.
• Familiarity with portfolio management concepts such as risk management, portfolio construction and performance attribution.
• Experience with portfolio management tools e.g. Factset, Barra, Bloomberg.
• A high level of proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Powerpoint.
• Strong analytical ability.
• Strong written and communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a team orientation.
• High degree of professionalism and integrity.
• Willingness to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charter.
•??Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Duties Description Under the direction of senior internal Public Equity team staff, the Investment Officer will act as a resource providing operational support for the management of the System's public equity investments. The primary focus will be to assist with the daily investment process for the internally managed portfolios, specifically those workflows relating to holdings reconciliation, index changes, corporate actions, performance calculations, internal transfers and pre-trade processing, and other operational activities. In addition, the investment officer will participate in internal portfolio monitoring, rebalancing and performance attribution, and support the external
manager search and monitoring process as required. The investment officer will also assist with the creation and review of various reports either produced by the internal team, or in response to inquiries from other departments.
This position may require some travel.
Additional Comments The New York State Teachers Retirement System (NYSTRS) offers a unique employment opportunity. Located at Corporate Woods, our facility features a modern office building surrounded by a natural environment. Direct access to our site via Exit 5A of Interstate 90 affords convenient centralized access to all points in the Capital District.
We stress the value of professional development and offer both on the job and formal training and development opportunities. Some of the advantages our employees enjoy include an on-site dining facility, the opportunity for flexible work hours and ample free parking directly adjacent to our building.
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
Notes on ApplyingYou will find a link to the employment application on the NYSTRS website (NYSTRS.org > About Us > Employment Opportunities). Please note that resumes will not be accepted as a substitute, in whole or part, for a completed application.
Inquiries regarding vacancy postings, minimum qualifications, or application procedures may be made by email to strsrecruitment@nystrs.org. You can reach us by phone at (518) 447-2906.