Assistant Portfolio Manager, International (Quantitative) or Portfolio Manager, International (Quantitative)

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager, International Equity (Quantitative) or Portfolio Manager, International Equity (Quantitative) to join the Investment/International Equity team. 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. 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 with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitatively oriented field required.
Eight to twelve years’ experience in quantitative portfolio management required.
Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor associates and peers and foster a culture of teamwork and willingness to exhibit leadership in enhancing the overall body of knowledge of STRS Ohio required.
Familiarity with and demonstrated ability in factor models, commercial risk models, simulations and financial econometrics required.
Ability to independently conduct research, analyze data and make valid conclusions required.
General knowledge and experience with software development techniques and programming in relevant statistical/analytical software such as Python, R or SAS required.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitatively oriented field preferred.
Ten or more years’ experience in quantitative portfolio management strongly preferred.
Supervisory experience managing investment staff preferred.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or a commitment to pursue and obtain the CFA charter strongly preferred.
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder preferred.
Proficiency in SAS or other investment program software strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Northfield preferred.
General knowledge and experience with databases, SQL Server strongly preferred.
High level of proficiency in the use of and knowledge of database management software (SQL) and software programming (R or Python) for large-scale financial data analysis strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Manage the Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Quantitative and Emerging Markets Quantitative portfolios and conduct research supporting portfolio construction, risk management and long-term performance objectives for the International Equity asset class.
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 International Equity and the total fund.
Assist in the development of and implement strategy for the EAFE Quantitative and Emerging Markets Quantitative portfolios.
Develop and implement strategy for the EAFE Quantitative and Emerging Markets Quantitative portfolios.
Gather and analyze fundamental macroeconomic and market-related industry and country data on assigned countries and recommend appropriate country allocations.
Oversee, lead and direct the work of international equity quantitative analysts including, but not limited to, the investment process, professional development and communication with the International Equity team.
Participate in all aspects of the Performance Review by providing input and feedback on associate performance and goals.
Maintain current knowledge of international equity markets and trends to assist in development and implementation of overall International Equity strategy.
Periodically advise STRS Ohio investment staff regarding key news and developments within assigned portfolios including written and verbal recap presentations.