Manager of Alternative Investments

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title :

• Manager of Alternative Investments Division :                     Investments Classification :             Exempt Location :                    Chicago, IL Salary :                       $65,000–$80,000 Position Summary : The Manager of Alternative Investments (“Manager”) is responsible for supporting the due diligence activities for the Alternative Investment Portfolios of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, including, but not limited to, the Illinois Growth and Innovation Fund (“ILGIF”), FIRST Fund (“FIRST”), and other prospective investment programs.
• The Manager will utilize best practices to evaluate new investment opportunities, assist in evaluating opportunities to optimize investment performance, monitor the current investment portfolios, evaluate the progress toward achieving stated investment objectives, and advise senior management on portfolio construction, investment objectives, evaluation frameworks, and economic development driven by the Alternative Investment Portfolios.
• The Manager interacts with many divisions within the Treasurer’s Office in the interest of achieving underlying investment objectives.
• Attendance is an essential function of this position.

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Public sector experience in the above-mentioned fields is desirable.   Application Process :