Investment Specialist

JOB OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT
  

Job Title:              Investment Specialist
Division:               Investments
Classification:      Exempt
Location:              Chicago, Illinois
Salary:                  $50,000-$60,000


Position Summary: 

• Provides multifaceted support to the various divisions (ex: investments, procurement, legislative, communications) within the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer in executing the investment, diversity, and sustainability objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.
• Conduct investment and macroeconomic research, compile data, and develop insights to support investment decision-making.
• Help prepare materials, research, due diligence documentation, and investment reviews for current and prospective investment managers for the Public Market and Private Market Investment Portfolios.
• Prepare briefing materials, memos, and summaries for internal and external meetings.
• Assist with scheduling, meeting coordination, and follow-up actions to ensure effective execution of the Chief Investment Officer’s priorities.
• Contribute to quality control efforts ensuring accuracy, consistency, and clarity of internal and external deliverables.
• Support cross-functional initiatives and special projects led by the Investment Division.
• Collaborate with the operations team to improve reporting workflows, document controls, and data organization.
• Support process improvement and technology initiatives that enhance operational efficiency.
• Conducts project management activities including the monitoring, overseeing and facilitating of the timely execution of key initiatives and operational enhancements for the Office.

• Corresponds and interacts with various external entities including other State agencies as well as outside private sector organizations.
• Any other duties as assigned towards the execution of the Treasurer’s mission.

• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills
• Quantitative and qualitative analysis skills
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize, and simultaneously manage multiple projects
• Meticulous attention to detail
• Ability to maintain satisfactory working relationships and communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and related applications

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants must be lawfully authorized to work in the United States.

Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital or veteran status, or the presence of a non-job related medical condition or disability.