Portfolio Manager, International Investment Research
Company:
CalPERS Investment Office
Location:
Sacramento, CA, 95814
Compensation:
$126,000.00 - $164,000.00 + Opportunity to earn a performance award
Position Type:
Employee
Employment type:
Full time
Updated:
06 Nov 2008
eFC Ref no:
441985
The California Public Employees’ Retirement System, is recruiting to fill one Portfolio Manager position in the Investments Office, Global Fixed Income.
Under the general direction of the Senior Portfolio Manager-International, within the Global Fixed Income Unit, the Portfolio Manager will provide research analysis and support to ensure that CalPERS' portfolios of Fixed Income investments and currencies achieve strategic return and risk objectives. The Portfolio Manager will also be responsible for:
Coordinating the use of external research resources
Recommending new and innovative investment strategies to improve returns or better manage risk
Making significant contributions to the teams of investment managers reporting to the Senior Investment Officer, Global Fixed Income
Providing input to the management of other asset class portfolios
Assisting in establishing overall investment strategy and tactical asset allocation for both the Global Fixed Income Portfolio and the total CalPERS' Fund.
Desirable qualifications include:
Ph.D. or Masters degree in Economics or Finance
Experience in providing strategy or research support to financial market participants or to macroeconomic policy makers.
Experience in managing a portfolio or trading account, with focus on fixed income instruments and currencies.
Individuals who possess the desirable qualifications listed above and who are currently at the Portfolio Manager level, or eligible for appointment or transfer to this level, are encouraged to apply. Appointment may be subject to SROA/surplus employee restrictions. Please indicate on your application if you are a surplus employee or are on the SROA list. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Interested applicants should submit a standard state application(STD 678) and indicate the File # of the job you are applying for on the face of the application. Please forward your completed application and resumé to: California Public Employees Retirement System Human Resources Division 400 Q Street, Room 3260 Sacramento, CA 95811 Attention: Kristina Morgan - File #5418/KM
