Operations Administrator (State Division Administrator 17)

State of Michigan•East Lansing, MI

6d•Remote

About The Position

This position offers the ability to work remotely five days per week. The Bureau of Investments (BOI) at Michigan Department of Treasury is looking for a dynamic leader with excellent leadership skills, strategic planning abilities, high ethical standards, and a positive attitude to join their team. If you possess these characteristics and are interested in becoming part of an exciting and fulfilling work environment, working with a diverse group of people to accomplish goals, then this is the job for you! This position acts as the Operations Administrator providing overall planning and direction to the Operations Division of the Trust Accounting and Operations Bureau, which is responsible for the multi-billion dollar settlement activities of all securities purchased, sold, or matured for the State of Michigan Retirement System Fund, the State Treasurer’s Common Cash Fund, and various agency and trust funds. This position also directs and oversees the multi-million dollar daily cash control functions associated with trading and income cash funds; it oversees accounting transaction preparation functions associated with the limited partnership investment activities and corporate capital change activities; and is responsible for the accounting systems input functions for various systems, including the investment detail accounting system and the State’s general ledger accounting system. Our culture is driven by excellent customer service, continuous improvement, diversity, inclusion, and employee development. If you value these characteristics and enjoy working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment that offers a great work-life balance, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

Possession of a bachelor's degree in any major.
Two years of experience as a professional manager or program/staff specialist, or equivalent experience.
Must have a secure, safe and appropriate designated workspace that allows privacy and prevents distractions to perform the duties of this position.
Must have secure and sufficient internet access of commercial cable or wireless broadband with minimum speeds of 25 Mbps download and 5 Mbps upload.
Work must be performed in the state of Michigan. If you currently reside outside of Michigan, you must relocate to Michigan to perform the duties of this position prior to being appointed to the position.
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) software is prohibited.

Nice To Haves

Excellent leadership skills
Strategic planning abilities
High ethical standards
Positive attitude

Responsibilities

Provides overall planning and direction to the Operations Division of the Trust Accounting and Operations Bureau.
Directs and oversees the multi-million dollar daily cash control functions associated with trading and income cash funds.
Oversees accounting transaction preparation functions associated with limited partnership investment activities and corporate capital change activities.
Responsible for accounting systems input functions for various systems, including the investment detail accounting system and the State’s general ledger accounting system.