Investments Operations Manager
Teachers' Retirement System of Louisiana (TRSL) seeks an experienced professional to serve as an Investments Operations Manager. TRSL maintains a multi-billion-dollar portfolio with a sophisticated and diversified asset allocation. This work requires: analytical independent judgment and decisions; communications with senior investment, accounting, legal personnel, and TRSL Board of Trustees; and specific technical understanding of the TRSL investment policy and Louisiana Revised Statutes. The incumbent will oversee the defined benefit plan investment operational functions such as cash management and public market portfolio transitions. In addition, the position will provide investment management oversight of external vendors of the defined contribution plan (Optional Retirement Plan - ORP). The incumbent will also perform transitions, trading, and serve as back-up for in-house passive index portfolio management.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: Requires a working knowledge of the public investment markets, economic theories, investment principals, and investment accounting practices. Must possess strong analytical, data analysis, and portfolio management skills. Must possess at least three years of work experience in finance, banking, investments or related field. Must possess a bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics or related field. A graduate degree in finance, banking, investments or related field will substitute for one year of work experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Master's degree in business, finance, economics or related field Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
TRSL is a Substance Abuse and Drug-Free workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, TRSL is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace prohibiting discrimination on the basis of any non-merit factor. TRSL is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) agency that supports improved employment opportunities for individuals with disabilities.