INVESTMENT PORTFOLIO ANALYST

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Portfolio Analyst. Under the supervision of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and in cooperation with the Senior Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Analyst is responsible to assist in the management and oversight of the Investment Department's front and back-office operations as it relates to research, analysis, project management, portfolio performance reporting and information management. Other functions may include but not limited to: preparation of financial and performance reports using Microsoft Office products or other financial software; portfolio risk analytics; organization of financial documents, organization of communications and documents relating to due diligence and investigation; and monthly written and verbal communication with Executive Team and Board of Trustees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• Knowledge of Economics and accounting, financial markets, principles and practices in capital markets.
• Knowledge of Statistical modeling; econometrics, regression analysis, supervised and unsupervised modeling techniques.
• Knowledge of Compliance and audit principles and practices.
• Knowledge of Project management principles and practices.
• Skill in Quantitative analysis.
• Skill in Statistical modeling.
• Skill in Conducting primary and secondary research.
• Skill in Writing.
• Skill in Auditing and/or project management.
• Ability to Think critically.
• Ability to Meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Ability to Accept a high degree of responsibility.
• Ability to Take initiative to solve complex process improvement tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Handle general organization and data management relating to the underwriting and monitoring of potential and current investments.
• Ensure due diligence files are complete.
• Communicate with internal staff, external consultants, and investment managers to collect relevant files.
• Collect information, perform research and analyze market opportunities, ensuring due diligence steps are complete when investment decisions are made.
• Perform ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis using primary and secondary information for both routine and anomalous projects.
• Synthesize important details and writing memos for internal review.
• Preparation of financial and performance reports using Microsoft Office products or other financial software; including assisting in the preparation of reports for the Board of Trustees.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave
• Affordable medical benefits
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment)
• Optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program
• Employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis)
• Paid Parental Leave pilot program

What This Job Offers

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