CalSTRS – Investment Officer III, Investment Operations : HQ

CalSTRS – Investment Officer III, Investment Operations : HQ

The CalSTRS Investments Branch is seeking an experienced individual to work as an Investment Officer III on the Investment Operations team.

Investment Operations provides operational services and oversight across the Investments Branch’s entire asset universe. This includes portfolio setup and onboarding, pre-settlement and post-trade portfolio controls, trade and cash flow management, and total fund reporting. Additionally, the team serves as a control mechanism to safeguard the total plan and mitigate operational and custodial risk.

Under the general direction of the Associate Portfolio Manager, the Investment Officer III provides high-level investment and financial expertise to staff and management. The incumbent works independently to serve as the lead of contact on investment projects and / or initiatives and provides investment and financial expertise on complex operational activities related to managing the CalSTRS’ Investment Portfolio utilizing a wide range of analytical and technical skills, effective oral and written communication skills, project management, and knowledge of investment securities. The incumbent is responsible for performing the complex duties requiring the highest degree of independence, confidentiality, creativity, and discretionary judgment.

Department Information

CalSTRS is the largest educator-only pension fund in the world, providing retirement, disability and survivor benefits to California’s more than 1 million public school educators and their families. The Investments Branch manages a portfolio that is broadly diversified into seven asset categories with assets totaling approximately $369.6 billion as of July 31, 2025. In 2024, the CalSTRS Investments Branch was named one of the Best Places to Work in Money Management by the Pensions & Investments magazine for the tenth time since 2013.

CalSTRS is committed to setting best practice precedents, implementing innovative diversity and inclusion principles, motivating positive change, and advancing the worlds investment markets. We do this by establishing collaborative relationships across a vast network of investment managers, portfolio companies and industry associations in order to maximize returns and leverage opportunities for positive change.

Our two U.S. Green Building LEED Platinum-certified headquarters buildings in West Sacramento, California, feature sustainable construction, abundant natural lighting, an organic garden, sustainable beekeeping and ergonomic functionally designed workspaces. We offer a variety of on-site amenities to our team members, including two full-service cafés, two free fitness centers, a bicycle rental library and a child care center with a covered playground. Team members enjoy walks along the Sacramento River and nearby seasonal farmers markets.

In addition to our state-of-the-art amenities, we offer thriving wellness and sustainability programs, an award-winning employee recognition program, and ongoing training, learning and development opportunities. We offer competitive benefits, flexible work hours and hybrid work options. We are committed to creating a workplace where our team members thrive.

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