Address: 3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix AZ 85016

Salary: $83047 - $151218

Grade: 32

Closing Date: October 19 2025

*Please note this recruitment is open to current PSPRS staff only.*

***This position may work remotely with some required in-office meeting requirements. Any travel associated with the in-office requirement will be at the employees expense.***

Are you looking for a career where you can make a difference Would you like to be part of a culture that promotes learning and collaboration while helping employees with what they need to succeed and thrive If so Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is looking for talented people who will help us achieve our goal of honoring the contributions and sacrifices of Arizonas public safety employees by providing outstanding service to those who protect and govern our state. At PSPRS we understand that it begins with outstanding talent. It all begins with you. Join our diverse and inclusive team where youll feel valued and inspired to contribute your unique skills and experience.
The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizonas community of police officers firefighters corrections officers judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60000 active and retired public employees. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System has 11 billion dollars under management invested by an internal team of Portfolio Managers and Analysts in public and private securities. This position is a senior member of the investment management team responsible for the research management and trading of a portion of the 11 billion dollars under management. This person will originate and review major investment themes and economic developments as a senior member of the due diligence team.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility autonomy and trust. Across our many agencies boards and commissions many State employees participate in the States Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes in offices and in hoteling spaces. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

The Senior Portfolio Analyst is responsible to:

• Develop actionable research across public and private markets for consideration in the active portion of the Trusts portfolio.
• Review draft diligence briefings from analysts.
• Initiate and organize due diligence projects and files.
• Make investment recommendations to the Chief Investment Officer.
• Review financial statements and quarterly reports.
• Interview strategic partners and management teams.
• Compile findings for review by external consultants and members of the investment team.
• Execute trades as directed which may include currencies stocks and bonds. These trades could be rebalancing trades to track a benchmark or trades intended to beat the benchmark.
• Take a leading role in developing and reviewing investment policies related to risk asset allocation direct investments portfolio monitoring and personal trading among others.
• Make periodic reports to the Systems Board of Trustees related to investment themes and/or holdings performance.
  

A Bachelors degree is required preferably in the following areas of study; economics finance business statistics philosophy chemistry mathematics physics or political science. Also required is five years of professional experience in asset management or another field requiring robust thematic research writing and/or quantitative analysis.

Knowledge of:

• Financial and capital markets.
• Investment management theory.
• Portfolio construction.
• Alternative asset classes.
• Institutional due diligence procedures.
• Expository and evaluative writing.

Skill in:

• Economic analysis.
• Sector research.
• Portfolio management systems like Bloomberg and/or Factset.
• Using academic libraries for industry research expository writing evaluative writing and securities analysis of stocks bonds and alternative asset classes.

Ability to:

• Communicate effectively.
• Pay attention to details.
• Be creative and flexible.
• Use good judgement.
  

PhD CFA MBA and other Graduate-level and/or professional degrees and certifications.

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business then the following requirements apply:Drivers License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

At PSPRS we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS are 10 paid holidays per year accrual of sick and annual leave affordable medical benefits participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment) optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule employees enjoy improved work/life balance report higher job satisfaction and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at or for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.