STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking an Investment Policy Officer to join the Investment/Management.   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 premier retirement systems, serving over 500,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $95.3 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, with up to two days per week remote work opportunities. 

General Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Officer, Investment Policies, ensure the State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) Investment Department is in conformity with all relevant rules, policies and legislation.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Monitor and facilitate understanding of the Investment Department’s policies, guidelines and regulations on continuous basis, subject but not limited to: Staff Guidelines, Statement of Investment Objectives ad Policy (SIOP), Ohio Retirement Study Council (ORSC) requirements, Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) Filings and Ohio Revised Code (O.R.C) legislation.

• Maintain Investment Department policies and implement review procedures.

• Coordinate with STRS Ohio legal and compliance teams ensuring investment activities, processes and guidelines adhere to applicable laws, policies and regulations. 

• Complete and disseminate required regulatory disclosures, registrations, affirmations and representations.

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 his/her supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Master's degree with an emphasis in business administration, finance, or a quantitatively oriented field preferred.

• Seven to ten years of demonstrated experience in the field of business, finance, investment or accounting required.

• Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholder strongly preferred.

• Basic knowledge of compliance concepts, practices and procedures and experience in an investment-related field preferred.