Job Description:

Oregon State Treasury is recruiting for the position of Investment Officer 1 for Private Equity. This position is part of the Investment Division and is located in our Tigard office. The purpose of this position is to support the day-to-day activities of the Private Equity Program and to collaborate in the ongoing oversight of the various limited partnership investments.

This position is located in Tigard, Oregon. The salary range for this position is $119,472-$188,280 annually. For the position of Investment Officer 1, there is additional potential of up to 30% of base compensation. This position is eligible for relocation reimbursement. Their top priorities during this public health crisis are employee health and ability to meet their essential responsibilities. They are taking safety precautions while continuing their business operations in order to keep employees safe and prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Oregon State Treasury (OST) is led by Tobias Read, State Treasurer, a constitutional officer and statewide elected official.  OST is an organization with a wide range of financial responsibilities, including managing the state's pension fund, issuing all state debt, and serving as the central bank for state agencies.  OST manages the daily investment of approximately $100 billion in assets, held in a diversified investment portfolio of domestic and international equities, fixed income securities, alternative and opportunistic investments, real estate, private equity and cash equivalents. OST also manages a banking program that processes over $250 billion in transactions annually, and a debt management program responsible for issuing and monitoring approximately $10 billion in state debt. The 150+ member OST staff takes great pride in their statewide and national reputation for progressive approaches to service delivery.

The Investment Division, currently comprised of 50+ individuals, is responsible for managing the investment of the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund (OPERF), the State Accident Insurance Fund, the Oregon Short-Term Fund, the Common School Fund and numerous other state and state agency accounts. The Division also manages the investment program for the state's deferred compensation plan, advises the Oregon 529 College Savings Board on its investment activities, and serves as staff to the Oregon Investment Council (OIC).  The Division oversees the actual investments, which are made by a select group of outside investment managers, as well as provides internal portfolio management capabilities for select asset class mandates.

Their Values and Principles

INTEGRITY---INNOVATION---DIVERSITY---TRUST---PROFESSIONALISM---ACCESSIBILITY

They are committed to cultivating a culture that is diverse, inclusive, and respectful. They value and support the collective differences in who we are, it is what makes them stronger, and it helps them learn and grow. They celebrate the fact that everyone comes to the table with individual differences – shaped by backgrounds, experiences, cultures, thoughts, and ideas. They are devoted to prioritizing equity and addressing racial disparities, as well as ensuring a safe and accessible working environment for all. They believe all of this empowers our success and makes Oregon State Treasury an excellent place to work.

Position Responsibilities

• Conduct independent evaluations of investment proposals;
• Screen prospective investments and perform due diligence;
• Work with legal counsel to negotiate terms and conditions;
• Manage relationships with existing general partners;
• Monitor partnership compliance;
• Make presentations at board meetings; and
• Perform industry and portfolio analysis.

Benefits of Joining OST

• Employee premium share at 5% or 1%, for medical, dental, vision, and basic employee life;
• Paid leaves, such as vacation, personal business, holidays, sick leave, and special holiday leave;
• Participation in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS);
• Support with training and development so employees have the tools they need to reach their fullest potential;
• Employees may be eligible to receive loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF);
• Optional benefits include optional life, short & long term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, Oregon Savings Growth Plan (deferred compensation plan), flexible spending accounts, long term care insurance, employee assistance program, weight watchers, and more!

Minimum Qualifications

You must have the following to qualify for this position:

• A bachelor’s degree in business or finance, or any degree demonstrating the capacity for investment management knowledge and skill. 
• Five years of investment management experience including two years of asset/portfolio management experience.

MBA or similar graduate-level degree, Chartered Financial Analyst, or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst designation may substitute for two of the five years' experience requirement.

Desired Attributes

• Experience with private equity investment strategies and markets, as well as with institutional managers in private equity investment management;
• Experience with selecting, monitoring, and managing financial relationships;
• Able to balance priorities as project timelines dictate;
• Adept at written and verbal communication, as well as public speaking;
• Able to build and utilize a financial model to draw conclusions or highlight issues from track record data;
• Flexible, patient, and keen with problem solving;
• Excellent with interpersonal skills;
• Proficient with analytical skills, including quantitative and qualitative;
• Knowledgeable of financial accounting concepts and business models across sectors; and
• Able to travel regularly and on an ad-hoc basis, including travel outside the US.