THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS A REBULLETIN TO CONTINUE THE FILING FOR THIS EXAMINATION THAT WAS SUSPENDED ON AUGUST 27, 2025, AND TO UPDATE INFORMATION IN THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS: VACANCY INFORMATION SECTION AND EMAIL ADDRESSES.
INDIVIDUALS WHO APPLIED WITHIN THE LAST SIX (6) MONTHS AND WHOSE APPLICATIONS WERE ACCEPTED DO NOT NEED TO REAPPLY. INDIVIDUALS WHOSE APPLICATIONS WERE NOT ACCEPTED DUE TO INCOMPLETE INFORMATION MAY REAPPLY FOR THIS EXAMINATION.
TYPE OFRECRUITMENT:Open Competitive Job Opportunity
EXAMINATION INFORMATION:Examination Number 9-0768-Y, Job Bulletin Number 25-15
FILING START DATE: Online applications will be accepted starting Monday, January 12, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. (PST). This examination will remain open until a sufficient number of qualified applicants are received and may be suspended at any time.
COMPENSATION: $11,997.08 - $18,158.51 Monthly. This position is subject to the provisions of LACERA’s Management Appraisal and Performance Plan (MAPP).
BENEFITS: LACERA offers a comprehensive benefits package including a cafeteria benefit plan (14.5% - 17% of monthly base salary), annual leave, defined benefit retirement plan, Savings Plan (401k), Deferred Compensation Plan (457), 13 paid holidays per year, savings plan, tuition reimbursement, hybrid work schedule, and a ride share program.
The
Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA)administers and manages the $82 billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 194,000 members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicity - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County. LACERA also manages the $4.5 billion OPEB Master Trust whose purpose is to pre-fund OPEB Program medical, dental, and vision benefits for participating employers.
LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that makeup the popular South Lake Avenue District.
Our members dedicate their careers contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.
Our Core Values:
I ACT (Integrity, Inclusivity, Innovation, Accountability, Collaboration, and Transparency), serve as our cultural guide and foundation in meeting our mission. As a member-focused government agency, we abide by our core values to ensure the public's trust, operate efficiently and cost effectively, and provide our members with their promised benefits.
About The Position
The Investments Division at LACERA encompasses a diverse array of asset classes including Public Equities, Private Equity, Real Assets (Infrastructure and Natural Resources), Real Estate, Fixed Income, Hedge Funds, Credit, Direct Investments (Private Markets), Portfolio Analytics (Risk Management), and Corporate Governance Stewardship (Environmental, Social, and Governance).
The Finance Analyst II, LACERA position reviews, analyzes, and makes recommendations on the administration and management of LACERA’s investment portfolio. Positions allocable to this classification work under the administrative and technical direction of a Finance Analyst III, LACERA, and/or a Senior Investment Officer, LACERA who has immediate responsibility for an asset class of LACERA’s investment portfolio, such as Fixed Income, Real Estate Equities, or Alternative Assets.
Depending upon the asset class or category to which the incumbent is assigned, the work involves evaluating and monitoring current contract investment management companies’ performance, assisting in the preparation of Requests for Proposals (RFP’s), evaluating RFP responses, conducting site inspections of LACERA owned property, assisting in the preparation of reports to the Board of Investments, and assisting in determining asset allocations to contract management companies.
This position is exempt as defined by the Fair Labor Standards Act and is not eligible for overtime. This position may require working evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Vacancy Information
Vacancies are located in the Credit and Risk Mitigation, Private Equity, and Portfolio Analytics sections of the Investments Office. The resulting eligible register for this examination may be used to fill current and future vacancies throughout the Investment Division, as they occur.
- The Credit and Risk Mitigation team is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of credit, investment grade bond, and hedge fund portfolios. Key functions include investment monitoring and operations, preparing analyses and presentations, researching markets and investment strategies, and conducting investment due diligence.
- The Private Equity team is responsible for the design, implementation, and oversight of the private equity portfolio. Key functions include sourcing, evaluating, and recommending investment opportunities, as well as investment monitoring and operations. The team ensures alignment with LACERA's strategic objectives outlined in the Growth functional asset category.
- The Portfolio Analytics team is responsible for total Fund risk management, performance measurement, compliance, operations, and reporting for both the Pension and OPEB Trust. PA also is responsible for the investment oversight of the OPEB Trust, cash management, and cash overlay programs for both total Funds.
Additional information on the Pension and OPEB portfolios, as well as each of the asset categories, can be found in the Fund Reports section of LACERA’s website:Fund Reports | LACERA.
Certification Bonus: Any permanent, full-time employee working in this classification possessing a valid Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification issued by the CFA Institute is entitled to a Certification Bonus equal to two (2) salary schedules (approximately 5.5%) as provided by the Los Angeles County Step Pay Plan.
Work Schedule:This position works a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday) for at least the first six (6) months of employment. The Investment Team currently works a hybrid work model with all staff members in the office two (2) days per week (generally Monday and Wednesday) and the third Thursday of every month, and as organizational needs require for instance, if additional meetings are scheduled from time to time. Staff members have the flexibility to work from home or at the office on other days. LACERAmay revise the hybrid work model at its discretion, as circumstances warrant.
To view the complete job description for this classification, please see link below:
Finance Analyst II, LACERA
A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a related field
ANDTwo (2) years' responsible investment management experience assisting in the continuing supervision and review of an extensive investment program for a large financial institution or governmental agency. An additional two (2) years of the required experience may be substituted for a college degree.
A Master's degree in Business Administration or related field.
Two (2) years' experience at the level of Los Angeles County's position of Finance Analyst I, LACERA.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of this classification, with or without reasonable accommodation.
DESIRABLEQUALIFICATIONS
The Ideal Candidate Will Possess Experience
- Conducting investment manager due diligence, including portfolio fit and optimization of risk-adjusted performance.
- Monitoring external investment managers for contractual compliance, investment performance, and conformance withguidelines.
- Assisting in the negotiation of terms with investment managers and/or other third-party service providers to promote alignment of interests and improve the expected outcomes for the total fund.
- Preparing visually effective presentations to inform a decision-making process and assisting with the delivery of presentations to a decision-making body such as a Board, Committee, and/or Executive Management.
- Collaborating with colleagues, consultants, investment managers, and stakeholders on cross asset class project teams.
- Participating in asset class investment committees contributing to investment recommendation discussions and insights into the execution of strategic asset allocation.
- Assisting with research on investment management strategy and structure according to established goals and guidelines.
To receive credit for the above desirable qualifications, your application
mustclearly describe your experience.
Knowledge of: comprehensive understanding of financial markets, various investment strategies, asset classes, and portfolio management techniques; principles and practices of research and analysis; verbal and written communication skills for presenting findings and engaging with stakeholders.
Ability to:Efficiently analyze and interpret information drawing meaningful insights and conclusions; take action and focus on achieving results; pay attention to detail to ensure accuracy and thoroughness in the research and reporting of analytical work; think critically and logically to evaluate information and make well informed decisions that support analytical work and conclusions; develop and maintain strong working relationships with internal and external staff; effectively collaborate with colleagues, consultants, investment managers, management, and other stakeholders to accomplish shared goals and objectives; communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; prepare and assist with delivery of presentations to Investment Committees and other audiences.
EXAMINATIONCONTENT
The examination process will consist of an evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted at 100%.
APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70 OR HIGHER ON WEIGTED PART(S) OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.
Passing this examination and being placed on the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.
Those candidates which are determined eligible for hire under the Los Angeles County's Civil Services Rules may be invited to the selection process which may be comprised of a selection interview(s) and/or job-related assessment(s).
EXAMINATIONNOTIFICATIONSAll notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address.
Please add lalvarez-nunez@lacera.gov, tluong@lacera.gov, andinfo@governmentjobs.com, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail.Test scores/results cannot be given over the telephone.
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ELIGIBLEINFORMATIONThe names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the eligible register, in the order of their score group, for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.
APPLICATIONANDFILINGINFORMATION
Application must be submitted online.The following
MUSTbe attached during the submission of your online application:
- A cover letter with your contact information, telephone number and email address
- A resume detailing your education, work experience and qualifications
- If applicable, a copy of college degree or official and/or unofficial transcripts, as indicated in the Education Information section of this bulletin.
Failure to provide a complete application package including application, cover letter, resume and copy of college degree and/or official or unofficial transcripts, if applicable, may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and removed from consideration.
Applicants can check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on
www.governmentjobs.com.
The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant has provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the Minimum Requirements for the position as stated above. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and completely. The information provided in the supplemental questionnaire must be reflected in the application to be considered. Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and on the supplemental questionnaire will impact on the assessment of an applicant's qualifications and acceptance in the selection process.
Applications submitted without the complete work history and the supplemental questions completed in their entirety will be rejected as incomplete. "See application" or "See resume" or copy and paste of work experience is not sufficient or qualifying responses.
Resumeswillnotbeacceptedinlieuofthecompletedapplicationorsupplementalquestionnaire.
Education
In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.
In order to receive credit for any college course work, or college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official and/or unofficial transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) at the time of filing or within ten (10) business days from application submission date.
Applicants must provide the appropriate attachments during the application submission, email the documentation tohumanresources@lacera.govwithin ten (10) business days of filing. Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.
Accreditation Information: Accredited institutions are those listed in publications of regional, national or international accrediting agencies. Publications such as American Universities and Colleges and International Handbook of Universities are acceptable references. Also acceptable, if appropriate, are degrees that have been evaluated and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from United States accredited institutions by an academic credential evaluation agency recognized by The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE)
Applicants must provide the appropriate attachments during application submission, email the documentation tohumanresources@lacera.govwithin five (5) business days of filing. Please include the examination title and number on the documentation.
Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.
Work Experience
Your employment history should be listed in order beginning with the most recent.
For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job titles, beginning and end dates, description of work performed, salary earned, and reason for leaving.
If you have worked in more than one position for one employer, please list each job title and/or area of assignment separately to demonstrate your experience in various assignments/occupational areas.
Part-time experience will be evaluated based on its fractional equivalent of a 40-hour workweek. All required experience must be paid.
TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO: www.lacera.gov and click on the Careers link, orwww.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacera.Faxed, emailed, or hard copy (paper) applications will not be accepted.
COMPUTER AND INTERNET ACCESS AT PUBLIC LIBRARIESFor candidates who may not have regular access to a computer or the internet, applications can be completed on computers at public libraries throughout Los Angeles County.
Candidate(s) who complete examination process with acceptable results will be considered by the Department hiring authority. Upon a conditional offer of employment, a comprehensive background investigation will be conducted, which includes verification of experience, and/or education, credit history, and fingerprinting through the California Department of Justice and the Federal Bureau of Investigation.
IMPORTANT NOTE:Please note that all information included in the application materials is subject to VERIFICATION at any point during the examination and hiring process, including after an appointment has been made. FALSIFICATION of any information may result in DISQUALIFICATION or RESCISSION OF APPOINTMENT. Utilizing verbiage from the Classification Specification, Minimum Requirements, and/or Desirable Qualificationsserving as your description of duties WILL NOT be sufficient to demonstrate that you meet the requirements. Doing so may result an INCOMPLETE APPLICATION and you may be DISQUALIFIED. Applications may be rejected at any stage of the examination process.
Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and on the supplemental questionnaire will impact the assessment of an applicant's qualifications and acceptance in the selection process.
Applications submitted without the complete work history and the supplemental questions completed in their entirety will be rejected as incomplete. "See application" or "See resume" or copy and paste of work experience is not sufficient or qualifying responses.
SPECIAL INFORMATION
Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance (FCIHO)
LACERA is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment. LACERA will make an individualized assessment of whether your conviction history has a direct or adverse relationship with the specific duties of the job, and consider potential mitigating factors, including, but not limited to, evidence and extent of rehabilitation, recency of the offense(s), and age at the time of the offense(s). If asked to provide information about a conviction history, any convictions or court records which are exempted by a valid court order do not have to be disclosed.
Requests for Accommodation:humanresources@lacera.gov
Teletype Telephone:(800) 899-4099
Department Contact Name:Lucy Alvarez-Nunez at lalvarez-nunez@lacera.gov or Tila Luong at tluong@lacera.gov
Department Email:humanresources@lacera.gov
