Securities Operations Specialist I or II

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio•Columbus, OH

14h•$31 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

STRS Ohio is seeking a Securities Operations Specialist I or II to join the Finance/Finance Investments team. Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets 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

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Bachelor's degree in a related field required. (Grade 9N)
Three to five years of investment processing or related experience preferred. (Grade 9N)
High level of quantitative, analytical and mathematical skills required.
Proficiency with spreadsheet applications required.
Excellent organizational skills and high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
Must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job being sought.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Associate degree in a related field preferred.
One to three years of investment processing or related experience preferred. (Grade 8N)
Knowledge of investment management systems and industry securities operations preferred.

Responsibilities

Research and process corporate action events for designated asset class coverage.
Process daily investment transactions related to purchases and sells of bonds, stocks, alternative investments and real estate.as well as transactions for dividends, interest, principal and corporate action events into the investment management system.
Work with external brokers and internal departments to match trade activity.
Notify custodian banks of trade activity by stated deadlines.
Review and complete daily position reconciliations and prepare official monthly reconciliation sign-off on assigned portfolios in the investment management system.
Work within the team of investment operations to backup or assist other associates during periods of absences and peak transaction activity.