Senior Investment Associate

The Kentucky Public Pensions Authority (KPPA), with its main office located at 1260 Louisville Road, Frankfort, KY and its investment office located in Louisville, KY, is seeking a Senior Investment Associate who will report to the Executive Director, Office of Investments (CIO). KPPA invests and manages over $28 billion from three 401a governmental qualified retirement trusts (“Systems”) and one IRC 115 insurance trust (broken down into and invested as 5 pension and 5 insurance funds. All funds are broadly diversified across investments in public and private securities and investment vehicles. Currently, approximately 70% of the assets are managed by outside investment management firms with the balance managed in house.
 

The Systems have a membership of approximately 433,000 active, retired, and deferred members and beneficiaries, including state employees, state police officers, city and county employees, as well as non-teaching staff of local school boards and regional universities.

The Senior Investment Associate will serve as an integral member of the Investment team working collaboratively with the CIO and other team members across asset classes to manage and execute multiple aspects of the investment process. This position requires the ability to work independently; effectively prioritize and manage workload to meet deadlines; and communicate effectively across the organization. This position will work closely with KPPA’s Investment Officers in the implementation and monitoring of internal and external investment strategies. They will support due diligence efforts, assist in quantitative and qualitative analysis of new and existing managers, and conduct detailed performance and portfolio analysis.

KPPA offers great benefits for full-time employees including affordable health, dental and vision insurance with an optional health reimbursement account, wellness incentive program, life insurance, retirement plan, vacation, paid holidays, sick leave, employee discounts, training/career development opportunities, optional deferred compensation program (401k/457k), and flexible work schedules.
Minimum Requirements

Five years of progressively responsible institutional investment management experience required.

Advanced degree (MBA, Master of Finance, etc.) or certification (CFA, CAIA) strongly preferred.

Applicants can apply in MyPurpose at: https://kypersonnelcabinet.csod.com/ats/careersite/JobDetails.aspx?id=66245&site=36

Questions can be directed to Lori Casey in Human Resources at lori.casey@kyret.ky.gov.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.