Job Description

Job Location: Penn Center - Denver, CO 80203
Position Type: Part TimeEducation
Level: 4 Year Degree
Salary Range: $45.00 - $52.00 Hourly

Travel Percentage: Negligible
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: Finance

Summary of Job Responsibilities
Stewardship is the heart of PERA’s mission to provide retirement security to our members while ensuring the long-term financial sustainability of the Fund. This position supports stewardship initiatives through proxy voting, legislative and regulatory analysis, record archival, and assisting the Director of Investment Stewardship with annual reporting. Additional duties may include research or project support on an ad hoc basis. The duration of this temporary position is expected to be 20-25 hours per week and is expected to run from March 2026 – August 2026.
Ideal Candidate Statement
The ideal candidate is a dependable professional with stewardship, corporate governance, ESG research, or public equity investing experience who is analytical, detail-oriented, and focused on building constructive professional relationships. Integrity, effective time management, independent analysis, quality decision-making, collaboration, critical thinking, external awareness, accuracy, and appropriate communication skills are essential. The ideal candidate will use their unique strengths and skillset to support PERA’s investment stewardship as we pursue the long-term financial sustainability of the Fund for the ultimate benefit of plan participants and beneficiaries.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Individuals must be able to perform these duties with or without reasonable accommodations.
- Formulate and execute proxy votes in compliance with the PERA Board’s Proxy Voting Policy
- Analyze management and shareholder proposals, escalating complex proposals to the Director of Investment Stewardship for peer review
- Maintain accurate and thorough records of PERA’s proxy voting activities
- Monitor voting activity, resolving or escalating any issues appropriately and in a timely manner
- Analyze and report proxy voting data on routine and ad hoc bases
- Engage with PERA’s public equity investors, as appropriate, to make informed vote decisions
- Track legislative and regulatory developments and analyze their potential impacts to PERA’s portfolio and stewardship
- Manage records of legislative and regulatory advocacy opportunities, organize and archive analysis and public comment records
- Verify data for annual stewardship reporting
- Build and maintain productive business relationships
- Uphold PERA’s mission, fiduciary duty, and responsible investment approach
- Maintain prompt and regular attendance in the workplace
- Fulfill other duties as assigned
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Qualifications
- 4+-year degree in finance, economics, business administration, corporate law, or related field; 3-5 years of relevant experience in investment stewardship, corporate governance, or shareholder rights; or equivalent combination of education and experience
- Proven track record of successfully implementing custom proxy voting policies and reporting
- Broad knowledge of financial markets, investment instruments, processes, and data
- Broad knowledge of legislative and regulatory processes, with experience analyzing bills and rulemaking proposals and their potential impacts
- Demonstrated ability to coordinate with numerous market participants in a complex and fast-paced environment
- Qualitative and quantitative reasoning skills with the ability to identify patterns, risks, benefits, and potential outcomes
- Self-motivation and the ability to independently fulfill multiple priorities through effective time and workflow management
- Customer service orientation with excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizing and record management skills
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Proficiency using proxy voting platforms and cloud-based and Microsoft applications including Excel, Word, SharePoint, and PowerPoint
Working Conditions
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Standard office environment with frequent telephone communication, computer operation, and other office productivity machinery, such as a copy and printer machine.
- Occasional moving and positioning supplies in excess of 20 pounds
- All employees are expected to present themselves in a professional manner in alignment with the financial services industry
- Ability to sit for prolonged periods of time
- Ability to operate standard PC equipment
- Ability to manage frequent deadlines and tight schedules
- The duration of this temporary position is expected to be 20-25 hours per week and is expected to run from March 2026 – August 2026
Hybrid Work Option
•    Opportunity to work from home up to three days per week. Eligibility dependent upon factors detailed in PERA's Work from Home Policy.

QualificationsInterested Candidates:
Complete the employment application online at https://www.copera.org/careers.

Disclaimer
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of an employee. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned with or without notice.
Unfortunately, at this time, PERA cannot consider candidates that require sponsorship (now or in the future), or are located outside of the US.
All Colorado PERA employees are subject to PERA’s Ethics Policy and some employees are subject to the Personal Trading Policy. These policies include restrictions on outside business activities and employment and have certain requirements on personal trading.  You may request copies of these policies from PERA’s talent acquisition team and any questions can be answered by PERA’s Investment Administration team.
About Colorado PERA
Looking for a career where you can make a difference? Colorado PERA offers benefit services to public employees across Colorado, including teachers, state troopers, snowplow drivers, correctional officers and many others who provide valuable services. As Colorado’s largest pension plan, we serve and educate over 700,000 members who are former and current public employees.
At PERA you will earn more than a paycheck. PERA is a culture where you can grow your potential and work in an inclusive environment, where diverse perspectives are valued. We hire exceptional employees and recognize that our people are our best asset. Not only do we make sound investments for our members, PERA invests in our employees’ growth through training and leadership opportunities.
To promote wellbeing, we offer hybrid or flexible working options for most roles and a total rewards and benefit program  including health, dental and vision coverage - eligibility starts the first day of the month following the date of hire for most plans; generous paid time off and volunteer hours; pension and retirement plans, including PERA’s defined benefit plan, 457 defined contribution plan, and 401(k) employer match, as applicable; tuition assistance; free, convenient on-site parking or RTD subsidy; free on-site fitness center to stay active; employee assistance program; training, leadership and mentoring programs and more. PERA is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness qualifying employer.
To learn more about life at PERA, watch this video or visit www.copera.org/careers.
Position Title: Part-time Investment Stewardship Analyst - Temporary
Division: Investments - Stewardship
Reports to: Director of Investment Stewardship
Job Status: Temporary / Non-Exempt / approx. 20 Hours per week
Salary: $45.00 - $52.00 hourly, Commensurate with experience
Posting Dates: 02/11/2026 - 02/18/2026