This position is eligible for incentive compensation and has a maximum incentive opportunity of 125% of base salary.
The CalSTRS Investments Branch is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Portfolio Manager on the Total Fund Management (TFM), Risk team.
Under the general direction of the Senior Portfolio Manager, TFM the Head of Investment Risk is responsible for management and oversight of CalSTRS’ total fund risk management. Working with the Senior Investment Director of TFM and other senior members of TFM, the Head of Investment Risk provides leadership for the TFM team. The position is responsible for performing complex duties requiring a high degree of independence and discretionary judgment.
The ideal candidate will possess the following skills:
- Education in a strong quantitative discipline
- Total fund risk management experience with a large asset owner
- Deep technical expertise in risk management
- Market knowledge across traditional and alternative asset classes
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to analyze information and data and present viable recommendations
- Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders
- Ability to communicate ideas, thoughts, and facts orally and in writing
- Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner under a variety of circumstances
- Ability to meet deadlines while managing multiple assignments
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment exercising a high degree of initiative, independence, and good judgment
- Strong experience and knowledge of technological needs for total fund risk management
An incumbent who possesses a professional certification in one of the following designations: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM), Financial Risk Manager (FRM), Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) or Chartered Alternative Investment Analysts (CAIA) may receive a 5% monthly base pay differential. Only one 5% base pay differential is eligible regardless of the number of certifications.
Relocation benefits may be available.
Telework Information: CalSTRS offers a hybrid approach including in-office and remote work solutions with staff working on-site at our Headquarters in West Sacramento 2 days per week.
