Assistant Portfolio Manager

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager, Domestic Equity Growth to join the Investment/Equity team.  Nearly two-thirds of STRS Ohio’s investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, 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.

Compensation:

Competitive Pay

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary:

Under the direction of the director, Domestic Equity, assist in the investment decision-making process, ongoing management, monitoring and evaluation of the large cap growth portfolio. Assist in formulation and implementation of overall domestic equity strategy for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio).

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely portfolio analysis and management to support development and implementation of STRS Ohio’s investment strategies with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of the total fund and asset classes.

• Analyze fundamental sector, industry and company data including but not limited to, examination of financial, business, and competitive factors for the assigned portfolio.

• Oversee and direct the work of the assigned analyst team including, but not limited to, the research process, professional development and communication with the portfolio management team.

• Develop and implement strategy for the assigned portfolio(s).

• Maintain current knowledge of domestic equity markets and trends to assist in development and implementation of overall domestic equity strategy. Periodically advise STRS Ohio investment staff regarding key news and developments within assigned portfolio including written and verbal recap presentations.

• Review, analyze, and comment on investment recommendations prepared by other members of Domestic Equity.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.

• Master's degree in business administration or accounting preferred.

• Eight or more years’ experience in analytical securities research position required.

• Successful completion of Chartered Financial Analyst Program (CFA) strongly recommended. Ten plus years’ experience may substitute for the CFA.

• Ability to research and analyze data and make valid conclusions. Knowledge of relevant analytical software preferred.

• Thorough understanding of process, philosophy, equity portfolio construction and risk management are required.

• Superior oral and written communication skills required.

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required.

• Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.

• Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.