Portfolio Manager
We’re looking for talented, enthusiastic people who share these same values.
JOB#00788
CalPERS seeks an Portfolio Manager to work under the general direction of the Senior Portfolio Manager (SPM) of the Absolute Return Strategies (ARS) Program. The Portfolio Manager assigned to the position identified above demonstrates the CalPERS Core Values (Quality, Respect, Integrity, Openness, Accountability, and Balance), works well as a member of a team, and takes initiative in effectively performing the following functions:
Duties include but are not limited to:
• Evaluate, develop, and recommend innovative and effective hedge fund strategies to the SPM in order to enhance the risk and return characteristics of the ARS Program
• Conduct investment due diligence on new hedge fund managers, and work with sub-advisors/consultants in conducting research on individual hedge fund strategies and constructing risk reports that best capture the overall risk of the program
• Monitor current managers for adherence to internal guidelines and risk controls
• Monitor regulatory issues specific to individual hedge funds
Minimum Requirements and Experience:
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or a closely related field
• Five years of broad and extensive investment management experience for a major financial institution or firm, or government agency, including some experience leading or coordinating professional staff, and review of large and varied investment portfolio
Desirable Qualifications:
• 4-6 years hedge fund investment related experience
• High standards for fiduciary duty
• Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities
• Strong organizational skills
• Function in a professional and respectful manner as a highly cohesive and effective team
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including making presentations
• Ability to actively collaborate with and be responsive to all units within CalPERS Investment Office, CalPERS and external interested parties
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Demonstrated experience in training and development of a diverse team towards common objectives
• Chartered Financial Analyst certification completed or in progress
For further information on this job and to view the Duty Statement, please visit the following link: http://ow.ly/l9sbS
For information on how to apply: http://www.calpers.ca.gov/careers
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