Analyst, Investments Job at Maine Public Employees Retirement System, Portland, ME

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  • Maine Public Employees Retirement System
  • Portland, ME

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

MainePERS is seeking a motivated and analytical professional to join our Investment Team as an Analyst or Senior Analyst, depending on skills and experience. The Analyst will support the investment program under the direction of the Deputy Chief Investment Officer (DCIO). The role involves conducting analysis across all aspects of the investment program. The position will collaborate closely with the Investment Team on portfolio monitoring, manager selection and evaluation, and co-investment opportunities. Approximately 60% of the work week is spent on-site in the Portland office. Pay is competitive and commensurate with experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Sourcing & Evaluating Investment Managers

  • Work in conjunction with Investment team members and external consultants to identify potential investments.
  • Assess both the qualitative and quantitative attributes of investment managers.
  • Conduct due diligence of investment opportunities, including on-site visits.
  • Evaluate and make recommendations in the context of the MainePERS objectives and market environment.
  • Create written briefings and recommendations for the Chief Investment Officer (“CIO”) and Trustees for selected investments.

Monitoring Existing Investments

  • Monitor team developments, performance of existing investments, and capital flows.
  • Promote a cross-asset class perspective that weighs the relative value of a manager and its impact on the overall portfolio.
  • Correspond with leading investment experts and formulate market views regarding investment opportunities.

Other Duties

  • Assist with the preparation of monthly Trustees reports.
  • Develop a pipeline of managers across asset classes.
  • Contribute to other projects and team initiatives on an ad hoc basis.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications:

  • A bachelor’s degree and a minimum of one (1) year of directly related professional experience in finance, economics, accounting, business, or related areas; OR an equivalent combination of education, research experience, and demonstrated interest in related industries may be considered.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office suite.
  • Experience preparing and delivering a variety of oral presentations and written reports with attention to detail and quality.
  • Experience using investment-related mathematical concepts or other quantitative metrics.
  • Willingness to participate, or progress towards, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA), or other related designations.
  • Ability to travel domestically; valid driver’s license and maintenance of a good driving record.
  • Ability to travel internationally.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience in an institutional investment setting (pension, endowment, foundation, asset management company, insurance company, family office, etc.) with a focus on due diligence.
  • CFA or CAIA Charterholder.

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