Senior Portfolio Manager Blog Post

The Maryland State Retirement Agency oversees $66 billion in AUM and is the administrator of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System. The System is a multi-employer, public employees’ benefit retirement system composed of twelve (12) separate retirement and pension systems with additional plan components.

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is seeking an exceptional individual to serve as Senior Portfolio Manager of the System’s Terra Maria emerging manager program within its Investment Division. The Senior Portfolio Manager reports directly to the Deputy Chief Investment Officer.

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System (System) administers survivor, disability and retirement benefits on behalf of almost 414,000 members. These include active and former State employees, teachers, State police, judges and law enforcement. Our mission is to ensure that sufficient assets are available to fund the benefits when due, and to provide a fully funded retirement system that is affordable to all participating employers and provides guaranteed adequate disability, survivor and retirement benefits to our members.

Investment Division

The Investment Division is a 50-member team within the System that is responsible for implementing and managing the defined benefit investment program. The team manages investments internally and partners with external firms to manage a globally diversified portfolio that includes public equity, fixed income, credit, absolute return, real assets and private equity.

During the probationary period, this position will work 100% at the office of the Maryland State Retirement Agency. After the probationary / training period, and at the discretion of the Unit Director, this position may be eligible to telework two days per week.

Why You’ll Love Working Here :

• Collegial, team-based atmosphere
• Hybrid working environment
• Opportunities for growth and career development
• Interesting and meaningful work

How You Will Succeed :

Position Duties :

Minimum Qualifications :

Education : Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college.

Experience : Seven years of professional investment experience, in evaluating, recommending and reporting on emerging managers across the various asset classes.

Desired or Preferred Qualifications :

Preference will be given to candidates with :

Selection Process :

Please make sure that you provide sufficient information on your application to show that you meet the qualifications for this recruitment. All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted by the closing date. We will not consider information submitted after this date. Successful candidates will be ranked as Best Qualified, Better Qualified, or Qualified and placed on the eligible (employment) list for at least one year.

Examination Process :

The assessment may consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience related to the requirements of the position. It is important that you provide complete and accurate information on your application. Please report all experience and education that is related to this position.

Further Instructions :

Applicants are encouraged to apply online via the State on-line employment application system at the following web address : https : / / jobapscloud.com / MD / to be considered for this recruitment. However, if you are unable to apply online, the paper application and supplemental questionnaire may forward your Maryland State application to the Maryland State Retirement Agency, Attention : Office of Human Resources, 120 East Baltimore Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21202.

DO NOT SUBMIT FORM MS-100 AS IT WILL BE RETURNED.

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the State application. Please refrain from writing “See Resume” or “See Attached” on the application.

All information concerning your qualifications must be submitted online or received in our office no later than 1 / 20 / 2025. We will not consider information submitted after this date.

Due to the confidential nature of the work, selected candidates must undergo and pass a background check.

Please make sure we receive your cover letter, Maryland State Application and resume.

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