Agency: Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois
Closing Date/Time: 04/04/2025
Salary: $83,511-106,895
Job Type: Salaried
County: Sangamon
Number of Vacancies: 1
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Why Work for Illinois?
Working with the State of Illinois is a testament to the values of compassion, equity, and dedication that define our state. Whether you’re helping to improve schools, protect our natural resources, or support families in need, you’re part of something bigger—something that touches the lives of every person who calls Illinois home.
No matter what state career you’re looking for, we offer jobs that fit your life and your schedule—flexible jobs that provide the gold standard of benefits. Our employees can take advantage of various avenues to advance their careers and realize their dreams. Our top-tier benefits and great retirement packages can help you build a rewarding career and lasting future with the State of Illinois.
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.
This is an exciting opportunity to join the investment management team of a large institutional investor with nearly $25 billion in public equity investments. This role offers broad exposure to macroeconomic trends, portfolio management and investment manager research . The Investment Analyst will play a key role in evaluating external investment managers across regions and styles, assessing performance drivers, risk, and portfolio positioning. The team’s relatively small size and dynamic decision-making process will enable the selected candidate to contribute meaningfully early in their tenure. Under the guidance of senior investment staff, the Investment Analyst will assist in the coordination and monitoring of investments within the Teachers’ Retirement System’s Public Equity portfolio. This includes supporting all aspects of the investment process for externally managed domestic, global, and international equity strategies. The role requires strong analytical skills, the ability to conduct in-depth due diligence, and the capacity to develop well-supported recommendations. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in investment theory, the ability to work independently, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Strong written and verbal communication skills are essential.
·Demonstrates analytical and investment research skills
·Develops effective presentation materials for a wide range of audiences
·Coordinates with other related teams including accounting, risk, and quantitative analysis
·Proficiency in relevant software such as BlackRock Aladdin, Bloomberg, and Wilshire Compass
·Maintains a high degree of professionalism in all internal and external interactions
·Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field
·Advanced degree in finance, accounting, economics, business, or related field is preferred
·Two or more years of investment experience, ideally focused within public equity is preferred
·Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or progress toward earning the CFA charter is preferred
·Experience with programming languages or data visualization software is preferred
·Experience working with public equity portfolio management, due diligence, or assessment of related facets such as performance attribution, risk management, and positioning is preferred
·State, health, dental, life, and vision insurance
·12 vacation, 12 sick, and 3 personal time days of compensated time
·Teachers’ Retirement System Pension
·Deferred compensation plan
Work Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm
Work Location: 2815 W. Washington St., Springfield, IL 62702-3397
Agency Contact: cwalls@trsil.org
Posting Group: 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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