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With the Investment Management Division (IMD) you will be joining a diverse group of achievers who celebrate the unique value individuals bring to support our shared cause: earning trust and contributing to the financial future of 2 million public education employees and retirees throughout Texas.
Navigating the current market environment takes innovation and were passionate about stewarding the right investments to make an impact both in the lives of our members and all Texans. We invite you to partner with the best financial minds in the business to manage a global portfolio of over $200 billion in public and private investments. Our success starts with you.
This is a full-time temporary limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. The Public Markets Rotational Investment Analyst performs and assists with investments research and analysis work. The incumbent will assist with some guidance in performing fundamental and statistical research and analysis and assist in performing due diligence for potential investments. This position will work proactively with the Public Markets team and IMD staff. This position reports to a Director in Public Markets. Over a three-year period the Public Markets Rotational Investment Analyst will provide support to several units of Public Markets which may include Internal Fundamental Management the Quantitative Equity Group External Public Markets and Special Opportunities on a rotational basis. The employee will be introduced to multiple investment disciplines and will work across at least two groups during the rotational period.
Please Note:This is a full-time temporary limited term assignment not to exceed three years from the date of hire. The start date of this position is July 1st 2026.
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
Research and Analysis
Assists in performing fundamental and statistical investment analysis for potential investment opportunities including basic investment computations (i.e. returns valuation multiples correlations volatility analysis attribution analysis etc.) using any reliable printed or electronic media partnership offering memoranda and one on one contact with general and limited partners.
Assists investment managers in conducting strategic research asset allocation analysis and/or risk management analysis.
Assists in analyzing performance attribution using proprietary models.
Assists in conducting and reviewing investment research on various industries companies or countries using computer databases.
Assists in researching analyzing and reviewing national international macro/micro economic and/or business conditions that directly affect agency investments.
Provides timely written or oral reports of analysis and recommendations to Investments staff and management.
Due Diligence
Assists investment managers in performing due diligence research and analysis for potential investment opportunities and/or external strategies.
Assists in evaluating portfolio diversification by geography industry and sub-asset class.
Assists in the maintenance/improvement of existing and in the development of new quantitative and valuation models and techniques for investment diversification and risk management.
Consults with investment managers analysts investment accounting legal counsel custodian and third-party advisors and consultants.
Ensures that TRS Ethics Policy is adhered to in relationships with general partners external managers brokers research suppliers and other vendors.
WHAT YOU WILL BRING:
Required Education
Bachelors degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration finance accounting operations research math information technology liberal arts or a closely related field.
A Masters degree in a related area may substitute for one (1) year of the required experience.
Required Experience
None (Analyst).
One (1) year of full-time professional investments experience or other related experience (Sr Analyst).
Required Registration Certification Licensure
None
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in institutional investment research accounting financial analysis statistical analysis or a related field.
Certification as a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or working towards CFA.
Demonstrated interest and knowledge in the field of investments.
Familiarity with basic coding in Python or similar language.
Knowledge of:
Investment concepts terminology styles models strategies and fundamental investment factors.
Statistical concepts methods and models and their application to investments.
Skills in:
Using a computer in a Windows environment with word processing spreadsheet presentation database and other business software to prepare correspondence spreadsheets charts and reports.
Conducting data searches and evaluations of large amounts of information performing statistical analysis of the data and preparing concise and accurate reports and written/oral recommendations.
Planning organizing and prioritizing work assignments to manage a high-volume workload in a fast-paced and changing environment and in completing detailed work with a high degree of accuracy.
Verbal and written communication that is accurate timely and based on sound judgment.
Ability to:
Establish and maintain harmonious working relationships with co-workers agency staff and external contacts.
Work effectively in a professional team environment.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Full Time