Sr. Investment Analyst II MSRP

Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement Agency is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (“System”). The System is a defined benefit retirement system covering State and local government employees of Maryland. It’s composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with over 50 different rule sets. The System has over 433,000 participants (customers), including 210,000 members who are actively employed and participating in the System, 179,000 payees who receive a monthly payment from the System, and 44,000 vested members who are no longer actively employed but have earned a benefit that will become payable at a future date.

Located in Baltimore’s Central Business District, SRPS offers a purpose-driven workplace with modern amenities, including panoramic city and harbor views, renovated common areas, upgraded elevators, and an on-site café.

Employees enjoy comprehensive state benefits including medical, dental, prescription coverage, generous paid leave, participation in the state pension system, and supplemental retirement savings options (401(k), 457(b), and more). Additional perks include an on-site fitness center with showers and lockers, 24/7 building security, and easy access to restaurants, shops, public transit, and major highways.

If you’re seeking a career with impact, stability, and a supportive environment, explore opportunities with MSRPS.

This position is designated as hybrid telework eligible under the State of Maryland’s Telework Policy, after successfully completing the defined required training period.

This is a Special Appointment position and serves at the pleasure of the Appointing Authority.

MSRP
0009

120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, Maryland 21202

This position assists in the sourcing, evaluation, selection, and ongoing monitoring of external managers while supporting portfolio construction and management efforts through investment idea generation, market and sector research, qualitative and quantitative analysis, and development of investment recommendations.

• Interacting with potential and existing managers to discuss performance, attribution, firm changes, outlook, etc.
• Monitoring and overseeing managers through participation in update calls, advisory board meetings, and annual general meetings.
• Participating in industry groups and with other state pension funds to continue to develop best practices in manager evaluation and investment analysis.
• Determining whether prospective strategies exhibit risk and return characteristics that meet portfolio objectives while utilizing qualitative and quantitative analysis to support investment ideas and recommendations.
• Data management, reporting, and process improvement.
• Investigating and completing market analysis and research projects to develop knowledge and experience in multiple asset classes.
• Organizing and maintaining data and reports in the System’s client relationship management platform.
• Researching trends and relationships between asset classes to develop historical perspective.
• Assisting in the efficient operation of the division by working on special projects as needed.

• Education:
  
  A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Experience:
  
  Three years of experience in business or finance with an analytical focus or other relevant experience.

• Knowledge of the principles, practices and procedures of investment management, knowledge of appropriate safeguards and risk mitigants in an investment program, and knowledge of one or more private investment asset classes.
• Five years of experience performing investment research and providing investment…