Agency : Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Closing Date/Time:
Salary: $161,142-206,262 (S) $185,314-237,201 (C)
Job Type: Salaried
County: Cook; Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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Founded in 1939 by the Illinois General Assembly, the Teachers’ Retirement System of the State of Illinois (TRS) is one of the largest pension systems in the United States. We provide retirement, disability and survivor benefits to teachers, administrators and other public-school personnel employed outside the city of Chicago. The System serves over 448,000 members and had assets of $72.9 billion as of August 31, 2024. TRS is governed by a 15-member Board of Trustees.
Delivering expert pension services to Illinois public educators, helping them achieve their promised retirement security.
An investments career with TRS is an opportunity to help Illinois public educators achieve their promised retirement security. The Investments team at TRS serves a critical role within TRS’ mission, as the team collectively manages and monitors over $72.9 billion in retirement assets on behalf of the System, as of August 31, 2024. The team consists of over 20 professionals that are responsible for evaluating and selecting external investment managers for the investment portfolio. Investing in a variety of strategies spanning equity, fixed income, real assets, hedge funds, and private markets asset classes, the team’s investment process includes significant qualitative and quantitative diligence. Investment professionals meet with existing and prospective managers to evaluate manager returns, risk, and fit within the portfolio. Manager exposures, track record, and other data are thoroughly analyzed within multiple systems throughout the investment process.
The Senior Investment Officer is a senior level investment professional in the Investments Department. Under the direction of the Deputy Chief Investment Officer, the Senior Investment Officer assists in leading, coordinating and managing investments within the Teachers’ Retirement System’s Diversifying Strategies portfolio, which comprises more than $4 billion in assets.
This role requires a comprehensive understanding of overarching investment principles, with a specific focus on hedge fund investments like trend following, long volatility, global macro, and relative value fixed income hedge funds. The Diversifying Strategies portfolio plays a critical role investing in risk mitigating hedge fund strategies that support the System’s ability to rebalance, meet benefit obligations, and fund capital calls, particularly during periods of market stress. The role requires an individual who can work both independently and within a team, perform comprehensive analysis and due diligence, and deliver actionable recommendations backed by solid research.
This position requires a strong foundation in investment theory, the ability to operate effectively under pressure, and excellent oral and written communication skills. The ideal candidate will bring robust quantitative expertise, a deep knowledge of global financial markets, and a demonstrated ability to evaluate and propose innovative investment strategies. Additionally, the responsibilities encompass assigning and assessing the work of direct reports, conducting annual performance evaluations, and implementing corrective measures when needed, as well as addressing employee concerns and feedback with a thoughtful approach.
Work Hours: 8:30-4:30 M-F
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: jguymon@trsil.org
Job Family: Fiscal, Finance & Procurement
Agency statement: TRS provides retirement benefits for teachers who are employed by all Illinois public common and charter school districts located outside the city of Chicago. The Illinois Pension Code contains the laws relating to our creation, benefits, and administration
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