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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 10/13/16

Applications Due10/28/16

Vacancy ID33664

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleTRS Investment Officer 1

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $57983 to $72413 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 0%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8:30 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? No

County Albany

Street Address 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

StateNY

Zip Code12211

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.

SUBSTITUTION: 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-
Commitment to providing exceptional customer service.
Excellent communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.

Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) Program for advanced, globally relevant, and practice-based investment performance and risk evaluation skills

CFA Institute Investment Foundations certificate covering the essentials of finance, ethics, and investment roles, providing a clear understanding of the global investment industry

Duties Description The incumbent will provide investment analytical support to
investment-related departments (Public Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate and Private Equity) related to monthly and quarterly investment rates of return, return attribution analysis and ad hoc analytical projects.
Approximate allocation of essential assignments are:
- Calculate and/or review investment performance:
35%
- Relationship with Custodial bank's Investment Analytics Department:
20%
- Policies and procedures regarding investment performance:
10%
- Work with investment staff / investment reporting requirements:
10%
- Data governance initiatives, policies, procedures and structure:
3%
- Quarterly board investment performance and asset allocation reports:
15%
Other duties as needed
7%

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.

Name Human Resources

Telephone 518-447-2906

Fax 518-447-2634

Email Address strsrecruitment@nystrs.org

Address

Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12211

 

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.

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