STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking a Portfolio Manager, International Equity (Quantitative) to join the Investment/International Equity team.  Nearly two-thirds of STRS Ohio’s investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals.

Compensation:

$238,950 - $286,740

Work Schedule:

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

General Summary:

Under the direction of the director, International Equity, manage the Europe, Australasia and Far East (EAFE) Quantitative and Emerging Markets Quantitative portfolios and conduct research supporting portfolio construction, risk management and long-term performance objectives for the International Equity asset class for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio).

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Conduct timely portfolio analysis and management to support development and implementation of STRS Ohio’s investment strategies with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of International Equity and the total fund.

• Develop and implement strategy for the EAFE Quantitative and Emerging Markets Quantitative portfolios.

• Gather and analyze fundamental macroeconomic and market-related industry and country data on assigned countries and recommend appropriate country allocations.

• Oversee, lead and direct the work of international equity quantitative analysts including, but not limited to, the investment process, professional development and communication with the International Equity team. Participate in all aspects of the Performance Review by providing input and feedback on associate performance and goals.

• Maintain current knowledge of international equity markets and trends to assist in development and implementation of overall International Equity strategy. Periodically advise STRS Ohio investment staff regarding key news and developments within assigned portfolios including written and verbal recap presentations.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitatively oriented field required.

• Master’s degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitatively oriented field preferred.

• Ten or more  years’ experience in quantitative portfolio management strongly preferred.

• Supervisory experience managing investment staff preferred.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor associates and peers and foster a culture of teamwork and willingness to exhibit leadership in enhancing the overall body of knowledge of STRS Ohio required.

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder preferred.

• Familiarity with and demonstrated ability in factor models, commercial risk models, simulations and financial econometrics required.

• Proficiency in SAS or other investment program software strongly preferred.

• Proficiency in Northfield preferred.

• High level of proficiency in the use of  and knowledge of database management software (SQL) and software programming (R or Python) for large-scale financial data analysis strongly preferred.