STRS Ohio, STRS
STRS Ohio is seeking a Securities Analyst II, Senior Securities Analyst, or a Consulting Analyst, International Equity (Emerging Markets) 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.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:
Competitive Pay
Work Schedule:
8:00am-5:00pm Monday through Friday (Onsite)
General Summary (Grades I2A-Public, I3A-Public, I4A-Public):
Under the direction of the portfolio manager, International Equity, research and analyze international market data and make investment recommendations based on fundamental security analysis.
Summary of Responsibilities (Grades I2A-Public, I3A-Public, I4A-Public):
- Gather and analyze fundamental country, industry, and company data, including but not limited to, examination of accounting, financial and competitive factors.
- Prepare written reports and conduct valuation work using methods including discounted cash flow analysis to recommend buy, sell, hold actions with a goal of meeting the long-term performance objectives of the total fund.
- Conduct timely fundamental macroeconomic and market-related country data analysis on assigned countries.
- Keep the portfolio manager well informed of key developments of portfolio investments and regularly monitor earnings announcements and update models as needed.
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 I2A-Public, I3A-Public, I4A-Public):
- Bachelor's degree with an emphasis in business administration, economics, statistics, finance, applied mathematics or a quantitatively oriented field required.
- Two to five years’ experience performing analytical securities research preferred. (Grade I2A-Public)
- Five to eight years’ experience performing analytical securities research strongly preferred. (Grade I3A-Public)
- Eight or more years’ experience performing analytical securities research strongly preferred. (Grade I4A-Public)
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Charterholder preferred.
- Ability to independently conduct research, analyze trends, model proforma financials and make recommendations to other members of the international equities team preferred.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
- Excellent organizational skills and a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail required.
- Ability to work independently and in a team environment while meeting deadlines with minimal direct supervision 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.
Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement
The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.
Pre-Employment Drug Testing
All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.
Pre-Employment Background Investigation
The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.
