What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Investment Operational Professional, PSERS position at Commonwealth Of Pennsylvania?
THE POSITION
Are you seeking foundational level, yet highly impactful, investment operations work in an investment portfolio and trade support capacity? Do you have the experience and knowledge to perform the full range of work with primary duties involving the completion of treasury and custodial bank transactions as well as reporting on total funds / related liquidity? Then look no further! We are looking for a self-motivated, collaborative professional working in this capacity to communicate with internal management and external stakeholders. A successful candidate for this position should possess : the ability to multi-task; solid time management skills; strong attention to detail / technical acumen; excellent analytical and communication skills; ability to quickly learn and apply new concepts; strong interpersonal skills; and a collaborative work ethic.
The Pennsylvania Public School Employees' Retirement System (PSERS, www.psers.pa.gov), is an agency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania that administers the pension plan for Pennsylvania's public school employees. The mission of PSERS is to maintain a financially sound System that supports over a half million members with a current pension fund of approximately $70 billion. This position will play a contributing part in ensuring PSERS fulfills its mission and values.
PSERS is located in Harrisburg, PA, a mid-size city situated along the Susquehanna River. The Harrisburg area is affordable and near many attractions including Hershey, and it is only two hours from major cities and airports like Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington D.C.
DESCRIPTION OF WORK
This position works within the agency Portfolio Support team of Investment Operations in a critical role coordinating assigned investment operations activities for the Investment Office of the Public School Employees' Retirement System. Primary responsibilities include : completion of treasury related functions at PSERS' custodian bank and reporting on PSERS' total fund as well as the fund's overall liquidity. In this capacity, the position will perform basic components within these functions with close supervision and coordination with other investment professionals.
Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
Work Schedule and Additional Information :
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8 : 00 AM to 4 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 30-minute lunch.
- Telework : This position is telework eligible, dependent on operational and executive leadership requirements. All teleworking must occur within Pennsylvania. If requesting to telework, incumbent must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection at their Pennsylvania telework location.
- Salary : In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam / junk folders, for these notices.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE, TRAINING & ELIGIBILITY
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements :
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) : 1 year per level passed
Additional Requirements :
Preferred Qualifications :
How to Apply :
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If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
