StateJobsNY

NY HELPNo

AgencyInsurance Fund, State

TitleChief Credit Officer and Committee Head

Occupational CategoryFinancial, Accounting, Auditing

Salary GradeNS

Bargaining UnitM/C - Management / Confidential (Unrepresented)

Salary RangeFrom $250000 to $300000 Annually

Employment Type Full-Time

Appointment Type Permanent

Jurisdictional Class Exempt Class

Travel Percentage 10%

Workweek Mon-Fri

Hours Per Week 37.5

Workday

From 9 AM

To 5 PM

Flextime allowed? No

Mandatory overtime? No

Compressed workweek allowed? No

Telecommuting allowed? Yes

County New York

Street Address 199 Church Street

City New York

StateNY

Zip Code10007

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree with strong academic qualifications; an MBA or CFA is preferred. Candidate should have a minimum of 15+years’ experience in institutional, publishing fundamental credit analysis.

Seeking candidates with the following attributes:
• Goal-oriented individual with solid organizational skills.
• Strong quantitative skills and analytical ability.
• Compelling presentation skills, and outstanding verbal and written communication skills.

Duties Description • Manage Credit Committee and Pricing Committee;
• Conduct fundamental credit research of investment grade (IG) corporate debt securities; analyze individual credits as well as trends and themes within assigned industry sectors;
• Establish a fundamental analytical framework for the IG credit portfolio;
• Assist in the implementation of credit portfolio management tools and systems to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of managing all investment assets;
• Utilize equity predictive models to assess default risk;
• Responsible for fostering and maintaining relationships with external parties including company management, sell-side analysts and rating agencies;
• Provide ad hoc in-depth analytical and quantitative support for the overall portfolio management team;
• Prepare and present write-ups to management and portfolio management teams;
• Analyze IG issuers via financial modeling, accounting review, assessment of management’s communications, assessment of third-party research, and interrogation of management and sell-side analysts, among others;
• Assess the relative value of IG bond investment opportunities by interpretation of capital structures, bond covenants, market drivers of bond performance and the value of available alternatives;
• Maintain an active dialogue, recommend investments across a range of portfolios (with e.g, different risk appetites and possible restrictions), defend those recommendations in both oral and written communication with the investment department;
• Perform ongoing due diligence and monitoring of portfolio positions and key credits in those industries, and communicate updates in a timely fashion (orally and in writing) to management;
• Regularly work proactively and communicate with the CIO, investment consultants, and portfolio management staff to identify risks, both quantitatively and qualitatively, of risk issues related to the portfolios and strategies; and
• Assume the responsibilities of the Chief Administrative Officer in their absence.

Additional Comments Please note the following New York State Civil Service employment information:
• Jurisdictional classification: Exempt
• Bargaining unit: Management/Confidential
• Civil Service title: Special Investment Officer

NYSIF has a telecommuting program.

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

Name Lynn Hausman

Telephone

Fax 518-437-1618

Email Address hrexec@nysif.com

Address

Street PO Box 66699

City Albany

State NY

Zip Code 12206

Notes on ApplyingPlease email cover letter and resume to hrexec@nysif.com.