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Innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence best describes the culture here at the Comptroller’s Office. We take pride in the work we do serving as Texas' accountant, tax collector, treasurer, and much more! The Comptroller’s office serves virtually every citizen in the state. As Texas’ chief tax collector, accountant, revenue estimator, treasurer and purchasing manager, the agency is responsible for writing the checks and keeping the books for the multi-billion-dollar business of state government.

Our agency workforce is as diverse as the people of Texas we serve. We value our employees and take very seriously our collective commitment to public service.Personal development opportunities are strongly encouraged through available workshops, teambuilding exercises, and on the job training. We offer flexible scheduling that helps employees maintain a healthy work-life balance.

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About TTSTC

The Texas Treasury Safekeeping Trust Company (TTSTC) is a special-purpose entity that manages, safeguards, and invests public funds and securities belonging to the state of Texas, its agencies and local political subdivisions of the state. TTSTC’s special-purpose entity status provides the Comptroller’s office direct access to specialized investment services and programs enabling the Comptroller to achieve the highest return at the lowest cost to the state.

General description

Join TTSTC External Investments team as a Junior Portfolio Manager / Portfolio Manager. The role performs highly complex (senior-level) asset management work involving fundamental investment research and analysis to enhance due diligence and portfolio construction efforts in coordination with approved investment policies and programs. Contributing experience across the spectrum of asset classes that the Trust Company invests in, albeit with a demonstrated emphasis involving the Global Fixed Income and Absolute Return hedge fund categories. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. May oversee and assign the work of analytical resources across the investment team.

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Work Hours

Agency standard work hours are Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm, 40 hours per week with occasional evening and weekend hours. Hours are subject to change based upon business need or division determination.

This position may be eligible for a flexible/hybrid work schedule if certain conditions are met; working arrangements may change at any time as business necessitates.

Minimum Qualifications

·Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in finance, accounting, mathematics, business administration, or a related field.

• At least seven (7) years of full-time experience in institutional asset management, consulting, banking or other financial services analytical work (credit research, valuations, derivatives analysis, etc.).

• Familiarity with allocating capital to external investment managers across public fixed income and/or hedge funds a plus.

• A team-oriented attitude and approach.

Preferred Qualifications

·MBA, MSF, JD or other relevant graduate degree.

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS

·Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA); Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) are preferred.

·A valid Texas (or state of residency) driver’s license and a satisfactory driving record are a condition of employment. Applicants offered an interview must present the following documents at or before the interview: A state issued driving record for the last 36 months; valid Texas driver’s license (or state of residency driver’s license); and current proof of automobile insurance.

In this role you will

GeneralDuties& Responsibilities:

·Support the CIO and the Head of Public Fixed Income by routinely monitoring existing strategies and conducting due diligence on prospective investment opportunities that could be recommended to assist with portfolio-level implementation.

·Demonstrate an ongoing awareness of industry specific and macroeconomic business cycles and trends, while contributing to or leading bespoke research projects that support investment management decisions.

·Source,screen,evaluateandperformqualitativeandquantitativeanalysisof the asset managers, strategies, and funds used for construction of complex investment portfolios.

·Prepare comprehensive memos and present recommendations to the Investment Committee on specific strategies or co-investments aligned with the CIO’s objectives.

·Regularly communicate with investmentmanagers (in-person meetings or via calls),andfoster relationships in a manner that upholds the Trust Company’s brand and reputation.

·Maintain and update documentation held in internal systems and databases for supportinginvestmentrecommendations, providing ad hoc writtenandoral analysis as requested.

·Participatein internal team meetings and coordinate ongoing discussions with external consultants regarding markets and the development of strategic investment plans

·Recommendandassistwithnegotiationofinvestmentmanagementtermsand conditions related to investment managers in assigned portfolio.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities:

·Serveasprimaryrelationshipcontactrepresentativetotheexternalmanagersof assigned portfolios.

·Leads portfolio reporting efforts, including preparing periodic portfolio reviews and creating materials for internal team meetings and/or Board presentations.

·Conductongoingduediligence andprovideday-to-dayoversightofexternalinvestment managers, with specific focus given to organization/team, investment process, portfolio fit, and risk/adjusted performance.

·Assiststhe CIO and the Head of Public Fixed Income indevelopmentofopportunistic/tactical or strategicinvestmentthemesand other related initiatives

·Preparesreportsandanalysisneededtorecommendationsizingandallocation decisions.

• Initiate and coordinate communication between external managers and the custodian,consultants,administrators, serviceprovidersand the Trust Company’s internal teams in Legal, Riskand Accounting

Personal & Professional Development:

·Attendannualmeetingsandindustryeducational conferences.

·Read and help distribute macroeconomic,microeconomic,financial,generalbusiness,andgeopolitical research and analysis used in developing an outlook.

·Participate in internal and/or external training and development opportunities.

Perform other duties as assigned.

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At the Comptroller's office, we know potential employees are looking for more than just a paycheck. The agency offers a strong benefits package for you and your family. Insurance, retirement plans, and a flexible work schedule are just the start. See our benefits offering

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Important Note to the Candidate:

Salary is contingent upon qualifications. If you are scheduled for an interview and require any reasonable accommodation in our interview process, please inform the hiring representative who calls you to schedule your interview. Whenever possible, please give the hiring representative sufficient time to consider and respond to your request.

MILITARY PREFERENCE

To receive MILITARY PREFERENCE, you are required to provide proof by attaching the necessary documentation to this job application.

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Additional MOS can be found at the State Auditor’s Office,

Military Crosswalk Guide

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An applicant must be eligible to work in the United States to be hired at the Comptroller’s office and must remain eligible, without sponsorship or any assurance of financial or other assistance from this agency, during the term of their employment

Applicants selected for further consideration may be subject to a pre-employment credit check. This screening will be conducted in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). You will receive a separate disclosure and authorization form before any credit report is obtained.