NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleTRS Investment Officer 3-Public Equities

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade27

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $122115 to $159332 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 15%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

Duties Description Position Summary:

The TRS Investment Officer 3 is a subject matter expert within the Public Equities team, driving innovation across quantitative research, model development, and investment technology. Key responsibilities include guiding the design and implementation of advanced quantitative models for equity selection and risk management, leveraging large-scale financial and alternative datasets to generate alpha and optimize portfolio construction. Beyond technical execution, you will serve as a senior resource for the equity team, upholding the integrity of core investment processes and guiding junior staff.

Job Duties: The duties of the TRS Investment Officer 3-Public Equities include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Design and implement advanced quantitative models for equity selection and risk management. Analyze large-scale financial datasets (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, S&P Global) and alternative data sources to generate new alpha signals and enhance portfolio construction.
-Lead and contribute to model governance, robustness analysis, and the documentation of quantitative research processes—ensuring methodological rigor while actively shaping and executing research standards
-Design, implement, and enhance investment technology systems supporting internal quantitative strategies including data pipelines, model engines, and research platforms
-Review quantitative research conducted by TRS Investment Officer 1 and 2 staff and provide mentorship
-Develop and enhance quantitative models, tools and dashboards to evaluate portfolio performance, exposures, factor sensitivities, and scenario analysis for internal and external strategies
-Acts as a senior resource for the internal equity team, supporting daily investment process integrity

Other Duties and Responsibilities:
-Collaborate on cross-functional projects and provide support to broader Public Equities team initiatives as needed
-Attend conferences and educational sessions to gain market insights and network with peers
-Attend various committee and quarterly board meetings, as necessary, presenting relevant material
-Represent Public Equities on various System wide initiatives and projects

Minimum Qualifications Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree and five years of investment experience either directly engaged in, or in support of, trading, portfolio management or investment research. This experience must have included at least three years of experience and demonstrated expertise in one of the following: portfolio management, manager selection or investment research, specializing in publicly traded equities at either a buy-side organization, broker dealer, or public pension plan, with at least $1 billion in assets under management.

Substitutions: A master’s degree in business administration or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of experience. Holding a Chartered Financial Analyst designation may substitute for one (1) year of professional work experience. A maximum of one year of experience substitution is permitted.

Preferred Qualifications:
-Master’s degree in a STEM field
-Five years of experience in any of the following areas:
1. Quantitative research, portfolio management or risk analytics at a top tier financial services firm or institutional asset manager
2. Experience applying portfolio management tools and concepts including risk modeling, portfolio construction, and performance attribution
3.Applying technology in support of investment functions
-Strong programming skills in Python
-Expertise in statistical analysis and data modeling techniques
-Extensive experience in data management, with a track record of leading data quality initiatives, developing best practices in data management and implementing scalable processes
-Strong knowledge of financial risk management, portfolio theory, and optimization, with demonstrated ability to apply these frameworks in dynamic market environments and contribute to alpha generation
-A background demonstrating strong analytical problem-solving skills
-An ability to communicate advanced concepts in a concise and logical way
-Strong knowledge of investment analytics, such as Factset, Barra, Aladdin, eVestment
-Strong communication skills - written and verbal
-Ability to work effectively under pressure
-Critical thinker, advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with a high attention to detail
-Intellectually curious, creative, and open to exploring new ideas
-Team player with the ability to work independently
-Strong work ethic and integrity
-Provide guidance and mentorship to junior team members, fostering skill development and high-quality work

Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.

Name Aleks Szumilo

Telephone

Fax

Email Address recruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

Notes on ApplyingAll applications must be submitted in our applicant portal by 5:00 pm on Sunday, January 25, 2026. Applications received after 5:00 pm will not be considered. Our applicant portal can be found here: https://www.nystrs.org/careers/job-opportunities/