Investment Analyst - Cash/Securities Lending

Investment Analyst – Cash and Securities Lending – Downtown Columbus, Ohio

At the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS), a 60-person investment staff manages a $100 billion portfolio of diversified assets across public and private markets. They work diligently to create value to ensure the long-term financial health of the Plan, which benefits over one million Ohioans who have dedicated their careers to public service. We are seeking an Investment Analyst to join our Cash and Securities Lending team. 

The Cash and Securities Lending team is seeking an Investment Analyst to support all aspects of investment and portfolio management. The Investment Analyst will apply strong critical thinking and analytical skills to develop portfolio insights, analyze portfolio construction, and make investment recommendations. This position provides the opportunity to apply a strong analytical background to reviewing investments and performance of many of the top-performing investment managers around the globe.

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What you’ll bring

• A bachelor's degree with a master's or MBA being preferred
• At least 3 years of experience in a role performing complex analysis and writing associated reports
• 3 years or more of direct investments experience is a plus
• Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage and complete time sensitive tasks and projects
• Develop a thorough understanding of current investment activities and investment terminology
• Inquisitiveness, a love of learning and the ability to build strong working relationships both internally and externally
• Outstanding Excel skills including the ability to create pivot tables and use the v-Lookup function, as well as PC proficiency and strong MS Office experience including Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.
• The CFA is strongly preferred
• The ability to become licensed as a State Retirement System Investment Officer (SRSIO) within six months of hire and to abide by the OPERS Personal Trading Policy is required

What we offer

• A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with an opportunity to work with other areas of our Investments team
• A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive annual salary range of $95,700.80- $119,600.00, with room to grow!
• May be eligible to earn up to a 45% annual performance-based award through the OPERS Incentive Compensation Program
• Excellent benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of you and your family
• Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
• Pension plan plus 457(b) retirement account with company match opportunity
• Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking
• Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year
• The opportunity to work in a hybrid remote/on-site environment (2 days in office/3 days remote) once onboarding is complete

• Please read the OPERS Personal Trading Policy prior to applying. All applicants must be able to abide by the policy in order to be considered for employment.

Who we are

Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefits programs for public employers. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow. Those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.

As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members’ lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you'll become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you’ll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures.

Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio which proudly serves over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources. Be part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. Apply today!