Senior Investment Analyst: Portfolio Strategy & Research

State of Maryland

Baltimore, Northern (MD, KY)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid leave

Pension plan

Telework eligible

Job summary

The Maryland State Retirement Agency seeks a skilled investment professional to assist in sourcing, evaluating, and monitoring external managers, while supporting portfolio construction through rigorous research and quantitative analysis. The role emphasizes collaboration with internal teams and external managers to develop actionable investment recommendations.

Ideal candidates will have a strong background in investment research, due diligence, and Excel-based modeling, with experience in

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
Three years of experience in business or finance with an analytical focus or other relevant experience.

Responsibilities

Interact with potential and existing managers to discuss performance and outlook.
Monitor managers through update calls and board meetings.
Participate in industry groups and collaborate with other state pension funds.
Assess prospective strategies against portfolio objectives using qualitative and quantitative analysis.
Manage data, reporting, and process improvements.
Conduct market research and projects to build cross-asset knowledge.
Organize and maintain data and reports in the system CRM.
Research asset-class relationships to build historical perspective.
Support division operations on special projects as needed.