Retirement Investment Officer

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Description

Under direction, the Retirement Investment Officer assists in the administration and review of the investment program of the Sacramento County Employees' Retirement System (SCERS); monitors, analyzes and reports on investment performance and compliance; assists in planning and developing investment strategies; assists in the oversight and assessment of investment managers, consultants, custodian and other financial service providers; conducts complex research and analysis related to the investment program; and oversees and provides direction to entry/journey level investment staff.

 

Examples of Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of

  • Investment and financial management procedures and practices
  • Modern portfolio theory and application
  • Risk monitoring and management methods and techniques
  • Analytical techniques commonly utilized in the management of equity and fixed income portfolios
  • Economic and market conditions and trends and their effect of short and long term investment programs and strategies
  • Applicable investment laws, rules, regulations, compliance considerations and professional standards
  • Office procedures, methods, and equipment including computers and applicable software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and other specialized applications related to area of assignment
  • English usage, spelling, grammar, and punctuation

Ability to

  • Coordinate, monitor and evaluate the activities of multiple outside investment advisors
  • Identify potential investment opportunities suitable for the institutional portfolio
  • Understand and assess the quality, accuracy, and reliability of manager and consultant reports and the application of such data 
  • Isolate critical investment data to assess financial risk of investment options
  • Accurately analyze and interpret market and financial conditions 
  • Evaluate complex investment transactions 
  • Evaluate investment manager contracts 
  • Understand, interpret and apply applicable investment laws, rules, and regulations
  • Formulate and make recommendations on investment policies and strategies 
  • Learn, understand and apply Retirement Board policies and objectives with respect to investment strategies 
  • Prepare and present reports on portfolio performance and investment activities 
  • Exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and recommendations
  • Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing
  • Operate a variety of office equipment, such as computers, scanners, copiers, faxes, etc.

 

Employment Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

Five years of full-time paid professional investment experience, which included conducting, managing, advising, and/or overseeing investment activities on behalf of others.
 

AND
 

A Bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university in Business Administration, Accounting, Finance, Economics, Public Administration or other field directly related to the intent of the class

Desirable Qualifications:
A Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) or certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is desirable, but not required.

 

Job ID
319
Job Title
Retirement Investment Officer
Application Deadline
01/16/2025
Salary Range
$142,506.00 - $157,101.00
Job Location
Sacramento, CA
Website
www.governmentjobs.com 

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