Investment Assistant

Job Posting Title

Investment Assistant

Agency

740 STATE TREASURER

Supervisory Organization

Office of the State Treasurer

Job Posting End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Note : Applications will be accepted until 11 : 59 PM on the day prior to the posting end date above.

Estimated Appointment End Date (Continuous if Blank)

Full / Part-Time

Full time

Job Type

Regular

Compensation

Starting Monthly Salary : $4,166.67

Starting Annual Salary : $50,000.04

Job Description

About The Job :

The Oklahoma State Treasurer (OST) is seeking a detail-oriented and hard-working individual to join our investment team. The Investment Assistant position operates within the investments department of OST as support staff and reports directly to the Chief Investment Officer.

General Function :

This role will work closely with the Chief Investment Officer to facilitate the administration of an over $16 billion publicly funded state investment portfolio.

The Investment Assistant will plan and prepare for meetings, presentations, conduct monthly reporting analysis when required with the aid of the Chief Investment Officer.

Benefits :

State employees enjoy a comprehensive Benefits Package with a generous monthlybenefit allowance offset the cost of insurance premiums for employees and their eligible dependents, a retirement savings plan, 11 paid holidays, and longevity payments.

Employees earn 15 days of vacation and 15 days of sick leave in the first year of employment.

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

Work is typically performed in an office setting with a climate-controlled settings and exposure to moderate noise level.

While performing the duties of the job, employee is required to communicate, move about inside the office, perform keyboard and 10-key entries.

This position requires long periods of remaining in a stationary position and daily use of a computer and phone.

Essential Functions :

The functions within this job family will vary by level, but may include the following :

Supports the Chief Investment Officer on various position related tasks.

When directed, will act on behalf of the Chief Investment Officer.

Monitor and suggest updates to the agency website investment information as needed.

Preparation of meeting materials and assistance with meeting minutes, roll call votes, and conducts follow-ups, as necessary.

Prepares various reports and the monthly Investment Report memorandum.

Uses resources to promote investment services.

Assist in the generation of proposals and preparing investment portfolio information.

Interfaces with other internal and external stakeholders and staff regarding investments and investment services.

Execute trading and rebalancing activities.

Assist with market investment research, allocations, and structures.

Assist in risk analysis and reporting.

Record stock / bond activity from custodial reports to the unclaimed property system, including dividends, corporate actions, sales, etc.

Receipt monthly bank wires received from the custodian to the stock / bond activity post.

Demonstrated intellectual curiosity.

Coordinate and manage travel arrangements.

Other duties as assigned.

Complexity Of Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

Knowledge of

Preparing monthly statements and processing invoices.

Capital markets and macroeconomics.

Knowledge of computer technology related to accounting systems, including Excel.

General accounting & bookkeeping principles, theories, financial statements and reports, accounting ledgers, and journals is essential .

Preparing and processing all paperwork needed for investments.

Rules and statutes related to the Oklahoma Open Meetings and Open Records Act.

Skills in

Technical proficiency related to office equipment, Microsoft 365 Suite products, basic computer, and scanner operations.

Accounting, auditing, and / or bookkeeping experience are essential.

Working effectively and collaboratively in a team environment, participating, communicating, and assisting.

Being detail oriented with the utmost meticulous attention being given to details, policy, procedures, and data entry.

Analytical skills that are required to identify irregularities, find the source of issues, and take corrective action.

Organization & Time Management, prioritizing and balancing multiple projects is essential to job success.

Ability to

Be a proactive self-starter who uses good judgment and critical thinking along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Read, interpret, and apply various rules and regulations.

Communicate and express ideas clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Collaborate with diverse teams on a variety of projects.

Implement strategic plans, adapt rapidly, and build trust through quality of work.

Cope with stress related to standard job functions, including but not limited to meeting deadlines, receiving customer complaints, and finding resolutions to the same, interactions with internal and external clients, multitasking and ability to handle a high volume of work assignments, and all other duties as assigned.

Education and Experience Requirements :

Requirements at this level consist of

Applicants should possess a bachelor’s degree in accounting, business, economics, finance, or a closely related field, and relevant relatable experience to be considered for this vacancy.

Experience in the public finance sector or state government is preferred.

Attainment of the Certified Treasury Professional (CTP) designation through the Association for Finance Professionals is required within two (2) years of initial hiring.

Additional consideration will be given to applicants who possess certifications or qualifications that demonstrate expertise in this career field.

Special Requirements :

Core working hours are Monday through Friday, 08 : 30 am to 5 : 00pm, providing for a 30-minute lunch period.

All new hire employees are subject to a minimum 6-month to 1-year trial period.

Job related travel maybe required as needed for conferences and seminar attendance.

This position is at-will and Non-Exempt.

Additional Requirements :

Education, certification, or license proof must be provided with application.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

This job description is not designed to cover nor contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the applicant selected for this job.

Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice based upon agency and divisional needs.

Equal Opportunity Employment

The State of Oklahoma is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of genetic information, race, religion, color, sex, age, national origin, or disability.

Current active State of Oklahoma employees must apply for open positions internally through the Workday .