Please note that this position is open until filled. Candidates for this role are being reviewed as they apply.

The primary responsibility of this position is to manage the TRS private equity portfolio, targeted at 15% of the System’s $62 billion in assets. This position will manage existing investments within the program, source and analyze new investment opportunities, and direct a growing private markets co-investment program.

Education Requirements:

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration or related field is required. A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charter or credible progress toward earning the CFA designation is preferred.

Experience:

Requires a minimum of two (2) years of investment experience, ideally focused within the private equity and/or other alternatives industry. A strong background in due diligence and sourcing of new private equity investments is recommended. Experience with performing diligence on direct co-investments or private credit transactions is preferred.

Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:

This position will research, evaluate and recommend additional direct and fund investments within the private capital markets, working with senior management and external consultants as necessary to achieve the System’s goals. Candidate will represent TRS within the investment community, on advisory boards and in networking with other investors and partnership groups. Candidate will also assist the private equity team to mine existing relationships for commitments with private capital managers.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

This position requires comprehensive knowledge of investment practices, extensive analytical and mathematical skills, and the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in oral and written format. Given the complexity of the System’s private capital investment programs, the candidate must have superior organizational skills and possess the ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Selection Criteria:

ANALYTICAL SKILLS

Analyzes information and reviews problems thoroughly; determines the nature and relationship of situations.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS

Speaks effectively in public situations, to small groups, or one-on-one. Composes memorandums, letters, reports and specified documents in a clear, concise, and well-structured manner.

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

The ability to interact with different people in diverse work situations in a manner that is supportive and persuasive, that does not confuse nor intimidate; and, cope with, adjust to and be productive in an environment characterized by change and shifting priorities.

JOB KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Has completed specified amount of time previously performing essential duties of the job and/or has completed specified degrees, coursework, or training programs to perform the job. Possesses a body of information or level of understanding necessary to complete assigned responsibilities.

LEADERSHIP SKILLS

Communicates ideas to justify position, persuades and convinces others, makes constructive suggestions towards improving existing procedures.

ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS

Organizes work tasks in an efficient manner; able to complete assignments on time by prioritizing tasks and monitoring their completion.

PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS

Defines a problem and several solutions (if necessary); and implements the solution that resolves the problem in the most effective and timely manner.