Assistant Portfolio Manager, Domestic Equity (Small Cap Select)

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

6d•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager, Domestic Equity (Small Cap Select) to join the Investment/Domestic Equity team. Nearly two-thirds of STRS Ohio’s investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually. STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in business administration or related field required.
Eight to twelve years’ experience in analytical securities research position required.
Ability to research and analyze data and make valid conclusions.
Thorough understanding of process, philosophy, equity portfolio construction and risk management are required.
Ability to work with and preserve confidential information required.

Nice To Haves

Master's degree in business administration or accounting preferred.
Successful completion of Chartered Financial Analyst Program (CFA) strongly recommended.
Ten plus years’ experience may substitute for the CFA.
Knowledge of relevant analytical software preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a portfolio manager, assist in the investment decision-making process, ongoing management, monitoring and evaluation of the small cap portfolio.
Assist in formulation and implementation of overall domestic equity strategy for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio).
Conduct timely portfolio analysis and management to support development and implementation of STRS Ohio’s investment strategies with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of the total fund and asset classes.
Analyze fundamental sector, industry and company data including but not limited to, examination of financial, business and competitive factors for the assigned portfolio.
Oversee and direct the work of the assigned analyst team including, but not limited to, the research process, professional development and communication with the portfolio management team.
Develop and implement strategy for assigned portfolio.
Maintain current knowledge of domestic equity markets and trends to assist in development and implementation of overall domestic equity strategy.
Periodically advise STRS Ohio investment staff regarding key news and developments within assigned portfolio including written and verbal recap presentations.
Review, analyze, and comment on investment recommendations prepared by other members of Domestic Equity.
Travel, not to exceed 10% of work time, for the purpose of company visits, annual meetings, and various industry conferences.
Prepare and present special projects as directed.