Executive Director

Open Until Filled

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The Executive Director is responsible for the overall activities of WRS. Under the supervision of the WRS Board, the Executive Director oversees: the investment and disbursement program of the system; the actuarial assessment of portfolio assets and liabilities; compliance by staff and contractors with statutory requirements throughout the System, and provides general supervision and control of activities and functions of system personnel.

Human Resource Contact:
Ryan Scheer, ryan.scheer2,

• Provides vision and leadership for the management of WRS.
• Develops and monitors the WRS strategic plan and budget.
• Leads high-priority policy reviews and communications relating to WRS stakeholders. A central priority will be serving as the lead executive overseeing communications with the legislature and other governmental bodies, especially regarding the operating budget and related matters.
• Oversees the full range of operational priorities, including:
  Optimizing the experience of pensioners and active members in their use of WRS;
  Ensuring best practices for the WRS technology platform, including cybersecurity;
  Implementing appropriate best practices for risk management with evaluations of liquidity needs, stress scenarios and asset/liability review.
• Supporting the investment function.
• Provides executive oversight of Human Resources. Establishes “tone at the top” for a culture that values: high integrity; collaboration; and a friendly, positive work environment.
• Responsible for assessing the adequacy of staffing to achieve operational priorities.
• Leads succession planning for the senior team.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, business, statistics, mathematics or other closely related field preferred; MBA, MPA or other advanced degree preferred

• Significant experience in a management or supervisory role in a complex organization; senior management experience in a public pension fund is preferred.
• Experience reporting to and working with a board of trustees or directors.
• Knowledge of state and federal pension and savings laws.
• Knowledge of institutional investment concepts, including modern portfolio theory and pension risk management practices.
• Knowledge of legislative processes and state government rules and regulations; experience testifying, providing information and working with a political governing body is desired.
• Knowledge of government management, including budget development and control, staff management, administrative prerogatives and responsibilities.
• Good understanding of actuarial concepts and principles.

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This position takes place in a normal office setting.

• FLSA:
  Exempt

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