Special Assistant

Final date to receive applications: 3/22/2026 (7:00 PM EST)

Job
-00890

Title:

Special Assistant

Salary: $80,000.00 - $ Annually

Employment Type:

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME INELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

Location:

1260 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY 40601, USA

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA), with its main office located at 1260 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY and its investment office located in Louisville, KY, is seeking an Investment Associate who will report to the Executive Director Office of Investments (CIO). KPPA invests and manages over $31 billion from three 401a governmental qualified retirement trusts ("Systems") and one IRC 115 insurance trust (broken down into and invested as 5 retirement and 5 retiree insurance funds).

All funds are broadly diversified across investments in public and private securities and investment vehicles. Approximately 70% of the assets are managed by outside investment management firms, with the balance managed in‑house.

The Systems have a membership of more than 433,000 active, retired and deferred members and beneficiaries, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non‑teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities.

The Investment Associate will serve as an integral member of the Investment team, working collaboratively with the CIO and other team members across asset classes to manage and execute multiple aspects of the investment process. This position requires the ability to work independently; effectively prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines; and communicate effectively across the organization.

• Work closely with KPPA’s Investment Officers in the implementation and monitoring of internal and external investment strategies.
• Support due diligence efforts and assist in quantitative and qualitative analysis of new and existing managers.
• Conduct detailed performance and portfolio analysis.
• Produce reporting packages.

• Affordable first‑day health insurance, dental and vision coverage with an optional health reimbursement account.
• Wellness incentive program.
• Life insurance.
• Retirement plan.
• Paid holidays, vacation leave, and sick leave.
• Employee discounts.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Optional deferred compensation program (401(k)/457).
• Flexible work schedules.
• Ample parking and a walkable campus.

• Education
  :
  Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration or a related field. Master of Business Administration (MBA) or a master’s degree related to finance is a plus. Pursuing the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) or equivalent designation is a plus.
• Experience, Training, or Skills
  :
  Two years of full‑time work experience in investment management, financial analysis, portfolio operations, and/or similar roles. Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the responsibilities of the position.
• Substitute Education for Experience
  : NONE
• Substitute Experience for Education
  : NONE
• Special Requirements (Age, Licensure, Regulation, etc.): NONE

If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Lori R. Casey ey.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D