Review Vacancy
AgencyTeachers' Retirement System
TitleTRS Investment Officer 1 (Private Equity)
Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing
Bargaining UnitCSEA Local 658 (NYS Teachers’ Retirement System)
Salary RangeFrom $61215 to $76450 Annually
Minimum Qualifications A bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Business Administration Economics, Finance, Mathematics, Statistics, Engineering or in a closely related field, and two years of professional investment experience.
Qualifying experience includes:
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; investment risk or portfolio management; investment operations; investment compliance, investment auditing, investment accounting, and quantitative analysis.
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);
Non-qualifying experience includes: Activities applicable to small commercial properties (e.g., two to four 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.
Substitutions: Successful completion of all three levels of the CFA exam may substitute for two years of experience; a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation, a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), a Member of the Appraisal Institute (MAI), or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) may substitute for one year of experience; and a master’s degree in Business Administration concentrating in Finance or a closely related concentration may substitute for two years of experience.
Duties Description The TRS Investment Officer 1/Trainee will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following duties:
• New Deal Analysis – performing quantitative and qualitative analysis on investment opportunities – 60%
• Back Office support – assist in review of cash flows and market values, creation and updating of fund monitoring templates, review and input of new opportunities into CRM system, etc. – 30%
• Projects – assist and provide support on special projects – 10%
Additional Comments Preferred Qualifications:
- Commitment to providing exceptional customer service
- Excellent communication skills (verbal and written)
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Microsoft Office (proficient in Excel, Word & PowerPoint)
- Ability to multi-task
- A strong desire to learn new information and be a self-starter
- Resourcefulness
- Willingness to accept constructive feedback
-Team player
- Positive Attitude
- Commitment to NYSTRS’ Vision and Values
Some positions may require additional credentials or a background check to verify your identity.
Email Address nystrshr@nystrs.org
Address
Street 10 Corporate Woods Drive
Notes on ApplyingThe link to the employment application is:
http://nystrs.peopleadmin.com/postings/2782
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 nystrshr@nystrs.org. You can reach us by phone at (518) 447-2906.