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Associate Portfolio Manager - Strategy & Risk

Employer
California State Teachers' Retirement System
Location
Sacramento, California
Salary
$10,000.00 - $15,000.00 per Month; eligible for incentive compensation up to 45% of base salary
Closing date
Oct 24, 2019

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Job Details

Are you a quantitative expert with advanced skills in designing, developing and testing quantitative and analytical models? Do you have experience with quantitative analysis, portfolio strategy or risk management in a multi-asset, institutional environment?

The CalSTRS Investments Branch is seeking an Associate Portfolio Manager on the Investment Strategy & Risk team.

This is a great opportunity to join a growing, innovative team at CalSTRS. As a quantitative expert on the Investment Strategy & Risk team, you’ll play a key role on a team that manages total fund risk and exposures, sources ideas for tactical asset allocation, implements strategies to improve the total fund risk-return profile, and manages the strategic asset allocation.

In 2018, the CalSTRS Investment Branch was named in Pensions & Investments magazine’s “Best Places to Work in Money Management” list for the fourth time since 2013.

This position is eligible for incentive compensation and has a maximum incentive opportunity of 45% of base salary. 

An Associate Portfolio Manager who possesses a professional certification in one of the following designations: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts (CAIA) may receive a 5% monthly base pay differential. Only one 5% base pay differential is eligible regardless of the number of certifications.   

Responsibilities Include:

  • Lead development, validation, and implementation of quantitative models for total fund risk management and asset allocation.
  • Identify sources of risk in the total fund and existing asset classes and ensure comprehensive reporting of investment risks across the asset classes.
  • Assist in development and implementation of a quantitative total fund risk budget and portfolio construction process.
  • Actively participate and provide recommendations on total fund committees.  

Does this opportunity seem right for you? If so, see the Application Instructions section below and apply now.
 

The last day to apply is 10/24/19.

 

Company

The California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world. CalSTRS proudly provides retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s 949,000 public school educators and their families.

The Investments Branch manages the investment portfolio for the nation’s second largest public pension fund; providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 949,000 K-12 teachers, plus community college educators and their families. This branch is responsible for managing all investment activities to ensure performance objectives are met. The branch consists of the following units: Corporate Governance, Fixed Income, Global Equity, Inflation Sensitive, Risk Mitigating Strategies, Innovative Strategies and Risk, Investment Operations, Private Equity, Real Estate, and Administration.

We encourage you to join our world-class financial services institution and state agency. Our headquarters and member service centers located across the state feature sustainable construction, plenty of natural lighting and functionally-designed work spaces. At our LEED Platinum headquarters in West Sacramento, enjoy the full service cafe, free onsite fitness center, bicycle library and walks along the Sacramento River. In addition to state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing learning and development opportunities.

Company info
Website
Telephone
916-414-4990
Location
100 Waterfront Place
West Sacramento
California
95605
US

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