Senior Investment Performance Analyst - Private Markets

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking an Investment Performance Analyst II – Private Market or a Senior Investment Performance Analyst – Private Market to join the Finance/Employer Accounting team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.9 billion as of June 30, 2024, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center. At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

Grade 10 - $74,520 - $89,424

Grade 12 - $96,411 - $115,693

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)

General Summary (Grades 10 or 12):

Under the direction of the supervisor, Investment Performance, provide accounting and performance reporting support to ensure accurate analysis and reporting of investment performance. (Grade 10) Under the direction of the supervisor, Investment Performance, analyze investment performance results utilizing internal investment performance systems to ensure accurate analysis and reporting of investment accounting and performance. (Grade 12)

Summary of Responsibilities (Grades 10 or 12):

Review global custodian’s investment performance results and market values and compare internal estimates of performance and external manager performance. (Grade 10)

Calculate, maintain, and analyze investment performance and benchmark data to ensure accuracy in measurement and reporting. (Grade 12)

Reconcile the third-party alternative investment administrative and integrated investment management system, SimCorp Dimension. (Grade 10)

Ensure accuracy between the global custodian’s investment performance results and market values to the internal estimates of performance and external manager performance. (Grade 12)

Monitor and report on daily and monthly private market investment performance data and investment returns, including liquid alternatives. (Grade 10)

Review monthly real estate performance by ensuring all pricing feeds have occurred on private and public real estate as well as evaluating system-generated returns and valuation adjustments. (Grade 10)

Responsible for reconciliation between third-party alternative investment administrative and integrated investment management system, SimCorp Dimension. (Grade 12)

Relationship management of third-party alternative investment administrator providing guidance and communication of STRS Ohio specifications and requirements. (Grade 12)

Review monthly real estate performance by ensuring all pricing feeds have occurred on private and public real estate as well as evaluating system-generated returns and valuation adjustments. (Grade 10)

Responsible for various monthly performance processes, including index maintenance, alternative investment pricing, and Global custodian performance data loads into the internal investment performance systems.

Responsible for reconciling accounting and performance data between the integrated investment management system, SimCorp Dimension, investment book of record (IBOR), the official internal performance system, and the integrated investment management system, SimCorp Dimension, accounting book of record (ABOR).

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grades 10 or 12):

Bachelor's degree in business, accounting or related field required.

Master’s degree in finance, accounting or business preferred. (Grade 12)

Three to five years of related experience required. (Grade 10)

Five to seven years of related experience required. (Grade 12)

Certificate in Investment Performance Measurement (CIPM) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred. (Grade 12)

Ability to understand, analyze and develop reports for investment portfolio management and performance reporting. (Grade 12)

Knowledge of investment management industry and custodial banking relationships preferred.

Experience in investment performance systems and industry performance standards required.

High level of quantitative, analytical and mathematical skills required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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