Treasury Analyst

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Provide investment operational and analytical support for BCBSAZ and related entities. This position reports to the Director of Investments in Treasury.

QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Required Work Experience

· College-level coursework in finance, financial analysis, and investment management

2. Required Education

· Bachelor’s degree in business, accounting, finance, or related field of study

3. Required Licenses

· N/A

4. Required Certifications

· N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. Preferred Work Experience

· 1 – 3 years of experience in investment management/analysis (may be through coursework or internship)

2. Preferred Education

· Master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or related field of study

3. Preferred Licenses

· N/A

4. Preferred Certifications

· Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or progress toward designation

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

· Prepare various daily, weekly, and monthly reports using spreadsheet, database, presentation, word processing, and investment / analytic tools.

· Track and, where necessary, reconcile investment performance across various portfolios/managers.

· Gather and store data from various sources, both internally and externally. Provide statements as needed to stakeholders, including financial reporting teams, auditors, and third-party consultants.

· Provide analytical support for Treasury functions, including asset allocation, strategy implementation, performance measurement, policy compliance, tax policy, and risk mitigation.

· Provide fundamental and qualitative analysis on current and potential investments in fixed income, equity, and alternative asset classes.

· Track and pay investment expenses.

· Assist with cash management as needed.

· Assist in investment back-office operations. Facilitate the establishment of investment accounts and asset movements.

· Review and facilitate investment accounting by the companies’ custodians, accounting service providers, and internal accounting staff.

· Prepare outside manager fee audits.

· Assist in RFP/vendor selection process.

· Perform all other duties as assigned.

The position requires a full-time work schedule. Full-time is defined as working at least 40 hours per week, plus any additional hours as requested or as needed to meet business requirements.

COMPETENCIES

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

1. Required Job Skills

· Strong proficiency in spreadsheet software

· Knowledge of invement analytics / research tools

· Intermediate skill in use of office equipment, including copiers, scanner and telephones

· Intermediate PC proficiency

· Intermediate proficiency in database, presentation, and word processing software

2. Required Professional Competencies

· Advanced organizational skills and attention to detail

· Ability to manage multiple priorities

· Investment analysis skills (may be developed through experience or coursework)

· Analytical skills in observing and documenting processes at a detailed level

· Knowledge of asset allocation performance measurement, cash management, corporate finance, and portfolio and financial theory (may be developed through experience or coursework)

· Strong written and verbal communication skills, including strong presentation skills · Maintain confidentiality and privacy

3. Required Leadership Experience and Competencies

· N/A

PREFERRED COMPETENCIES

1. Preferred Job Skills

· Expert PC proficiency

· Expert proficiency in spreadsheet, database, and word-processing software

2. Preferred Professional Competencies

· N/A

3. Preferred Leadership Experience and Competencies

· N/A