Senior Investment Analyst – External Manager Research

MD; Baltimore (MD); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligibility

State benefits

Health insurance

Job summary

The Maryland State Retirement Agency seeks a Senior Investment Analyst II to assist in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring external managers while supporting portfolio construction through research, market analysis, and investment recommendations. The role involves data management, reporting, and collaborating with internal teams.

Located in Baltimore, this hybrid telework eligible position requires completing training and working within a structured state environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Three years of experience in business or finance with an analytic focus.
• Five years of experience performing investment research and providing analysis/recommendations.
• Knowledge of private investment asset classes and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Interact with managers to discuss performance, outlook and changes.
• Monitor managers via update calls and meetings.
• Participate in industry groups with other state funds to share best practices.
• Assess risk/return characteristics to meet portfolio objectives.
• Support data management, reporting and process improvement.
• Conduct market analysis to develop investment ideas and recommendations.

Skills

Investment research

Investment analysis

Communication skills

Excel modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

MS Excel

Job description

The Maryland State Retirement Agency seeks a Senior Investment Analyst II to assist in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring external managers while supporting portfolio construction through research, market analysis, and investment recommendations. The role involves data management, reporting, and collaborating with internal teams.

Located in Baltimore, this hybrid telework eligible position requires completing training and working within a structured state environment.