Individuals Interested in applying for this position must apply through the Texas Education Agency Employment Opportunities webpage using the link below:

https://capps.taleo.net/careersection/701/jobdetail.ftl?job=00020455&tz=GMT-06%3A00&tzname=America%2FChicago

MISSION: The Texas Education Agency (TEA) will improve outcomes for all public-school students in the state by providing leadership, guidance, and support to school systems.

On or after January 1, 2023, all Permanent School Fund positions will transfer from the Texas Education Agency to the Texas PSF Corporation a recently formed government sponsored corporation. All staff benefits, including insurance and retirement will remain with the Texas Employees Retirement System.

POSITION OVERVIEW:

The Texas Education Agency is seeking a talented individual to join a team of professionals in the Permanent School Fund (PSF), a $42 billion perpetual public fund endowment that helps finance the state’s public school.

The Investment Analyst works under the direction of the Director of Private Markets, performs routine investment research and analysis work. This position monitors, research, and analyzes investments and markets within Private Equity and Real Estate. The analyst assists in the investment due-diligence process, assists investment staff in manager relations and communications. In addition, the analyst assists in maintaining due diligence files and deal flow databases and assists in the preparation of reports for monitoring and approval of private market investments.

This position works under moderate supervision with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgement.

Please note that a resume and tailored cover letter is required for this position. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Additionally, please be sure to respond to the short answer prompts found in the supplemental questions. These responses should be added in a separate Word or PDF document in the attachments section of the application.

Applicants who are strongly being considered for employment must submit to a national criminal history background check.

Relocation assistance is not available for this position but flexible work location within the state of Texas may be considered for qualified candidates.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in maintenance of investment due diligence files and deal flow databases.
• Track manager communications, on-site interviews, document reviews, analytics, reports, and other activities.
• Provide administrative support in managing the private markets calendars and scheduling on-site due diligence visits.
• Assist in the evaluation and implementation of investment due diligence, investment analysis, and performance measurement technology platforms and systems.
• Perform related work as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related field.

Experience: Strong preference for candidates having a minimum of two-years work experience in investments analysis. Strong PC experience with financial analysis and software applications including advanced Microsoft Office (Excel, Power Point and Word) skills. Experience with CRM systems (e.g., Salesforce) and private market tools (e.g., Burgiss, Preqin) is preferred.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS:

• Share the belief that all Texas students can achieve at high levels and are able to succeed in college, career, or the military.
• Prefer candidates to have basic to moderate knowledge of private equity and/or private real estate investments.
• Basic knowledge of securities accounting, procedures, and market operations; of securities research and investment banking; of statistical concepts and methods and their application to research analysis; of various financial data systems; and of macroeconomics.
• Skill in mathematics, statistics, and in the use of computer software programs, particularly high performing/advanced in Word, Excel, and Power point.
• Must have strong oral/written communication skills.
• Have clear focus on excellent customer service and delivery of error free work product.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, be results oriented and able to exhibit strong work habits.
• Ability to apply financial research techniques and to conduct exhaustive searches and evaluations of vast amounts of data utilizing the internet and other resources.
• Knowledge and understanding to analyze, evaluate and summarize financial data and prepare management reports.
• Must have the ability to prioritize the work, to be flexible and manage multiple projects and assignments with attention to details and minimum supervision.
• Should demonstrate a high degree of integrity and the ability to recognize the requirements of confidentiality.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Expected to be a team player, a self-starter, and an independent thinker.
• A desire to self-reflect, give/receive feedback and continuously improve.
• Desired Character traits: Honest, ethical, curious, flexible, respectful, proactive, and effective working with individuals from diverse professional backgrounds. Finalist candidates will be required to submit to a background check.

 Salary:  $51,613 - $84,478/Annual

About Texas Education Agency - Permanent School Fund
The Texas Permanent School Fund is a $42 billion perpetual endowment fund that benefits the public-school children of Texas. Fiduciary authority for the fund lies with the State Board of Education and the fund is administered by the investments Division of the Texas Education Agency. The Texas Permanent School Fund is a division of the Texas Education Agency. TEA is an equal opportunity employer.