Assistant Portfolio Manager, Alternative Investments (Focus: Opportunistic/Diversified)

State Teachers Retirement System Of Ohio - Columbus, OH

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Columbus, OH

51-100 employees

Personal and Laundry Services

About the position

The Assistant Portfolio Manager for Alternative Investments at STRS Ohio plays a crucial role in the investment decision-making process and the ongoing management of the alternative investments portfolio. This position involves developing portfolio strategies, evaluating investment opportunities, and supporting internal deal teams in executing alternative investment strategies. The role also includes providing training and guidance to less senior staff, contributing to a collaborative and professional work environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop portfolio strategies based on investment strategies to meet long-term performance objectives.
• Generate and evaluate prospective investment opportunities, including conducting due diligence and preparing investment recommendations.
• Lead or support internal deal team efforts to source, analyze, recommend, structure, negotiate, and execute alternative investment strategies.
• Develop and maintain strategic partner relationships to generate high-quality deal flow and support investment activities.
• Provide training, education, and guidance to less senior alternative investments staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field required.
• Master's degree in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics, or a quantitatively oriented field strongly preferred.
• Ten or more years in quantitative investment research strongly preferred.
• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter holder preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of economics, finance, and statistics, including asset pricing theory, portfolio theory, and option valuation.
• Proven ability to conduct research, model proforma financials, analyze data, value financial assets, and make recommendations.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in managing alternative investment portfolios.
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• On-site parking
• Educational assistance
• Subsidized medical insurance
• Fully paid dental and life insurance
• Vacation and sick leave
• Retirement benefits
• On-site fitness center