TTSTC - Junior Portfolio Manager​/Portfolio Manager

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Are you ready to grow, make a positive impact? If you are seeking to gain knowledge, build your career, and network among goal-oriented professionals, this is the place for you!

Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller's Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller's office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service. Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

The Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) is a special-purpose entity that manages, safeguards, and invests public funds and securities belonging to the state of Texas, its agencies and local political subdivisions of the state. TTSTC's special-purpose entity status provides the Comptroller's office direct access to specialized investment services and programs enabling the Comptroller to achieve the highest return at the lowest cost to the state.

Join TTSTC External Investments team as a Junior Portfolio Manager/ Portfolio Manager. The role performs highly complex (senior-level) asset management work involving fundamental investment research and analysis to enhance due diligence and portfolio construction efforts in coordination with approved investment policies and programs. Contributing experience across the spectrum of asset classes that the Trust Company invests in, albeit with a demonstrated emphasis involving the Global Fixed Income and Absolute Return hedge fund categories.

Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May oversee and assign the work of analytical resources across the investment team.

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination. This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

• Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, mathematics, business administration, or a related field.
• At least seven (7) years of full-time experience in institutional asset management, consulting, banking or other financial services analytical work (credit research, valuations, derivatives analysis, etc.).
• Familiarity with allocating capital to external investment managers across public fixed income and/or hedge funds, with proficiency in portfolio modeling and risk assessment.
• A team-oriented attitude and approach.

• MBA, MSF, JD or other relevant graduate degree.

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
  Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) are preferred.
• Travel Percentage: 10-25%

A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver's license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver's license (or state of residency driver's license); and current proof of automobile insurance.

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