Job Description
Experience level: Mid-senior Experience required: 5 Years Education level: Bachelor’s degree Job function: Administrative Industry: Logistics and Supply Chain Compensation: View salary Total position: 1 Relocation assistance: No Visa : Only US citizens and Greencard holders
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Job Summary
This position manages the facets of day-to-day portfolio management and monitoring for the Strategy and Allocation function within the Investments group. The Investments group is responsible for the investment activity of the Defined Pensions Plans. Using research and data analysis, the incumbent will work closely with the Strategy and Allocation team to make critical investment, portfolio management, and strategic planning decisions. While this position will be supported by an investment analyst who reports to the Portfolio Manager, the incumbent will also conduct research and analyze derivative strategies and structures in support of portfolio management and due diligence activities.
The Strategy and Allocation team within the Investments Group manages efforts related to strategic/tactical asset allocation, derivative overlay management, hedging and risk management. This role manages all aspects of the Strategy and Allocation functions including data management, model construction and maintenance, portfolio construction, portfolio monitoring etc. This position provides opportunity to be creative and work on novel investment ideas and new data sources from professional publications and sell-side research. Displays ability to work in a team environment as well as independently is critical. The incumbent must be able to think critically with high degree of attention to detail. This position reports to and supports the Managing Director of Risk and Strategic Asset Allocation.
Responsibilities
Works with the Strategy and Allocation Team in managing all facets of multi-asset derivative portfolio including portfolio construction, strategy selection, performance monitoring and reporting, as well as compliance with financial reporting, legal and regulatory requirements
Oversees the development/maintenance of systems for downloading market data from various sources and managing the data repository and automating the process
Monitors reporting for derivative overlay portfolio, including monthly performance reports, regular updates with external managers, investment due diligence and regular industry updates
Analyzes the risk profile of the Group Trust’s assets and liabilities in Bloomberg, Aladdin or custom platforms
Reviews and utilizes research information to make investment recommendations based on solid understanding of portfolio theory, econometric principles, quantitative research and analysis
Supports broader Investments Group team with strategy and allocation
Employs expert Knowledge in statistical modeling within Python or similar coding language
Preferences
Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
Master’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
CFA Charter Holder
Experience in Defined Benefit Pension Plan environment
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS:
Must be a U.S. Citizen or National of the U.S., an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. for this employer
Employer will not sponsor a visa for this or future positions
Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) or be a current employee with three years of experience
Must be proficient with Python
Must have minimum 5 years of relevant investment and analytical experience in a quantitative role
Must be currently located in the same geographic location as the job or willing to relocate yourself
Must have a Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) or be a current UPS employee with three years of UPS experience
Must be proficient with Python
Must have minimum 5 years of relevant investment and analytical experience in a quantitative role
NICE TO HAVE
Bachelor’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
Master’s Degree (or internationally comparable degree) in Economics, Financial Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics or related field
CFA Charter Holder
Experience in Defined Benefit Pension Plan environment
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Job Tags
Permanent employment, Relocation, Relocation package,