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Review Vacancy

Date Posted 05/11/15

Applications Due05/29/15

Vacancy ID20980

NY HELPNo

AgencyTeachers' Retirement System

TitleTRS Investment Officer 1 (Private Equity)

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary Grade18

Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)

Salary RangeFrom $56569 to $70646 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Non-competitive Class

Travel Percentage 20%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.50

Workday

From 8 AM

To 4:30 PM

Flextime allowed? Yes

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:
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);

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.
SUBSTITUTION: A Master's Degree in Business Administration concentrating in Finance or a closely related concentration substitutes for two (2) years of work experience.

Duties Description Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Both quantitative and qualitative analysis of investment opportunities, providing support to the back office functions, monitoring current portfolio investments, attending meetings for potential investment opportunities, complete market research or other projects as necessary. Minimal travel is required but may increase over time.

Additional Comments Preferred Skills
-An interest in private equity and institutional investing
Microsoft Office (proficient in Excel and Word)
-Ability to multi-task
-Self-starter/takes initiative
-Strong analytical skills
-Willingness to accept constructive feedback
-Team player
-Positive Attitude
-Excellent written and oral communication skills
-Excellent Interpersonal skills
-Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Understanding of financial statements (income statement, balance sheet)

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 ApplyingIf you are interested in applying for this position please complete our on-line application. Our application may be found by visiting, www.nystrs.org. Once there, simply click on About Us and then Employment Opportunities. Click on the employment application link and select the position for TRS Investment Officer 1.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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