Assistant Portfolio Manager-Private Equity at Ohio Public Employees Retirement System
Columbus, OH 43224
About the Job
Assistant Portfolio Manager - Private Equity - Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) employs a 60-person investment team to manage a $100 billion portfolio of diversified assets across public and private markets. They work diligently to create value to ensure the long-term financial health of the Plan, which benefits over one million Ohioans who have dedicated their careers to public service. We are seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to join our Private Equity team.
Our Private Equity team seeks to make investments in high-quality private equity funds with external managers. We are looking for candidates with a background in private equity or investments with excellent creative and analytical thinking skills. In this role, you will use those skills to assess our current portfolio strategies, help to design and develop new strategies, and choose the best external fund managers to generate long-term growth and returns. If you are passionate about performing detailed analysis, negotiation, and making creative recommendations, apply today!
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What you'll bring
A bachelor's degree is required with a master's or MBA being preferred
At least 6 years' experience investing in private equity directly, private equity funds, or similar experience
2 years or more of portfolio construction experience is a plus
At least 1 year direct or indirect supervisory experience of investment professionals is needed
Experience with relational databases or private market software is a bonus
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
PC proficiency and strong MS Office experience including Outlook, Word, and Excel
The CFA or CAIA is strongly preferred
The ability to become licensed as a State Retirement System Investment Officer (SRSIO) within six months of hire and to abide by the OPERS Personal Trading Policy is required
What we offer
A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with an opportunity to work with other areas of our Investments team
A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive annual salary range of $152,651.20 - $190,798.40, with room to grow!
Potential for a substantial performance-based award through the OPERS Incentive Compensation Program
Excellent benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of you and your family
Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
Pension plan plus 457(b) retirement account with company match opportunity
Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking
Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year
The opportunity to work in a hybrid remote/on-site environment (2 days in office/3 days remote) once onboarding is complete
Application deadline information
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Please read the OPERS Personal Trading Policy prior to applying. All applicants must be able to abide by the policy in order to be considered for employment.
Who we are
Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefits programs for public employers. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow. Those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.
As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you'll become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you'll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures.
Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio which proudly serves over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources. Be part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. Apply today!
Ohio Public Employees Retirement System (OPERS) employs a 60-person investment team to manage a $100 billion portfolio of diversified assets across public and private markets. They work diligently to create value to ensure the long-term financial health of the Plan, which benefits over one million Ohioans who have dedicated their careers to public service. We are seeking an Assistant Portfolio Manager to join our Private Equity team.
Our Private Equity team seeks to make investments in high-quality private equity funds with external managers. We are looking for candidates with a background in private equity or investments with excellent creative and analytical thinking skills. In this role, you will use those skills to assess our current portfolio strategies, help to design and develop new strategies, and choose the best external fund managers to generate long-term growth and returns. If you are passionate about performing detailed analysis, negotiation, and making creative recommendations, apply today!
Click HERE for full job details
What you'll bring
A bachelor's degree is required with a master's or MBA being preferred
At least 6 years' experience investing in private equity directly, private equity funds, or similar experience
2 years or more of portfolio construction experience is a plus
At least 1 year direct or indirect supervisory experience of investment professionals is needed
Experience with relational databases or private market software is a bonus
Excellent communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
PC proficiency and strong MS Office experience including Outlook, Word, and Excel
The CFA or CAIA is strongly preferred
The ability to become licensed as a State Retirement System Investment Officer (SRSIO) within six months of hire and to abide by the OPERS Personal Trading Policy is required
What we offer
A collaborative, team-oriented atmosphere with an opportunity to work with other areas of our Investments team
A comprehensive compensation package that includes a competitive annual salary range of $152,651.20 - $190,798.40, with room to grow!
Potential for a substantial performance-based award through the OPERS Incentive Compensation Program
Excellent benefits and programs designed to support the well-being of you and your family
Professional growth through development opportunities and continuing education
Pension plan plus 457(b) retirement account with company match opportunity
Onsite fitness center, cafeteria and free onsite, covered parking
Generous time off and sick leave policy as well as 12 paid holidays each year
The opportunity to work in a hybrid remote/on-site environment (2 days in office/3 days remote) once onboarding is complete
Application deadline information
Applications will be accepted until position is filled.
Please read the OPERS Personal Trading Policy prior to applying. All applicants must be able to abide by the policy in order to be considered for employment.
Who we are
Since 1935, OPERS has provided security and peace of mind to Ohio's retired public workers and their families by offering retirement, disability, and survivor benefits programs for public employers. Our office is in downtown Columbus, minutes from the historic German Village neighborhood and the bustling Short North District. Columbus is a city that never stops innovating, thriving, or shaping tomorrow. Those attributes align perfectly with our core values. At OPERS, we never stop working for our members and investing in their futures.
As OPERS associates, we make a difference in our members' lives from the moment they join the Plan, throughout their careers and well into retirement. When you join the OPERS family, you'll become part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. And you'll become a member too - the work we do as OPERS associates directly impacts our own futures.
Build your career by joining the largest state pension fund in Ohio which proudly serves over 700,000 public employees and retirees. Benefit from a competitive Total Rewards Package that includes access to financial and personal wellness tools and resources. Be part of a dynamic, diverse community that shares a passion for serving others. Apply today!