Investment Manager

State of Utah Office of the Governor • Salt Lake City, UT

1d • $55 - $72 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Utah Office of State Treasurer seeks a full-time Investments Manager. This is an analytical role involving shared management of the $37 billion state money market portfolio, analytical support of $2 billion diversified long-term investment portfolios, and logistical support for the launch of the state’s small business retirement program. The Utah State Treasurer is a state-wide elected constitutional officer and serves Utah as part of its executive branch of state government. Serving a four-year term, the treasurer is the state’s chief financial officer and is responsible for the prudent financial management of billions of taxpayer dollars. As the custodian of public funds and the “central bank for state agencies,” the treasurer is responsible for the state’s banking, cash and debt management, investment of public funds (including the $34 billion Public Treasurers’ Investment Fund), and the administration of the state’s Unclaimed Property Division.

Requirements

• Understand and have experience with financial markets
• Independent, focused thinker & problem solver
• Enjoy improving systems and processes
• Organized, orderly and streamlined
• Highly-focused on accuracy
• Able to communicate concisely and accurately with senior leaders
• Prefer to work independently, or in collaboration with a small group with minimal direction
• Excited to juggle multiple high-priority tasks while maintaining the highest standards
• Enjoy keeping up with changes in the financial markets
• Motivated by both private and public recognition for achievements and looking for an opportunity for future career advancement
• Bachelor’s in finance, accounting or related field
• 3-years+ experience in treasury or investment management field with a preference for fixed-income portfolio management

Nice To Haves

• Masters or MBA preferred
• CFA or CTP preferred

Responsibilities

• Shared management of the $37 billion state money market portfolio
• Analytical support of $2 billion diversified long-term investment portfolios
• Logistical support for the launch of the state’s small business retirement program

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level