Investment Analyst 2025-02205

Investment Analyst

This position provides an opportunity to work with a high-performing, small investment team overseeing approximately $12 billion in externally managed pension assets. The seven-person investment team has full investment discretion, with internal approval from the Executive Director, allowing for nimble action and decision-making on investment opportunities. The portfolio has generated top decile returns over the past 1, 2, 5, 7, and 10-year periods. Given the small size of the team, each member of the investment staff has a meaningful opportunity to shape portfolio outcomes. While team members have a primary area of focus within one or more of the broad asset classes (Fixed Income, Marketable Alternatives, Private Equity, and Public Equity), each individual also has the opportunity to provide insights and opinions across the entire portfolio.

This position is responsible for conducting investment research and analysis to execute the investment strategy objectives of assigned investment classes. It will primarily support the senior staff of the assigned asset class, collaborate on special projects as requested by the Chief Investment Officer (CIO), and work with other Investment Analysts. The role requires utilizing industry-standard software to research potential investments and monitor existing money managers.

Employment with the State of Wyoming offers outstanding benefits, including but not limited to :

• This position is eligible for performance compensation of up to 35% of base salary, depending on total portfolio return relative to the benchmark.
• No state income tax
• Participation in both the state pension plan and Social Security
• Voluntary deferred compensation plan
• Twelve vacation days per year (increasing with tenure) and twelve days of sick leave
• Potential relocation assistance

Human Resource Contact : Ryan Scheer, ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov, 307-777-8570

Essential functions include :

Preferences / Agency Requirements : Resume outlining relevant experience and skills, Cover letter (1-2 pages) where the candidate narrates brief examples of their related experience and skills for this position, References.

Knowledge : Knowledge of the financial markets, investment strategies, fund structures, and the institutional fund universe, Proficiency in Excel is required, Strong quantitative / analytical aptitude and problem-solving skills, Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Minimum Qualifications : Education : Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance) Experience : 0 - 3 years of progressive or relevant work experience (typically in Finance) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Investment Analyst Certificates, Licenses, Registrations : Must be willing to pursue the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification and / or an MBA (or Master's Degree or higher in a related field of study) and / or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) certification.

Physical Working Conditions : Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying light items, driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work. Some travel will be required for board meetings, conferences, and due diligence trips.

Notes : FLSA : Exempt This position is At-Will and is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the CIO. This position is eligible for performance compensation (WY Stat 9-3-406) of up to 35% of base salary, depending on total portfolio return relative to the benchmark. Hiring will be contingent upon the successful passage of a background check.