Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements

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May 2023 Pension Industry Careers: Job Listings, Hiring, and Retirement Announcements

NCPERS regularly highlights the latest industry job listings, new hires, and retirement announcements on behalf of its member pension funds, stakeholders, and service providers. Find our latest roundup of RFPs here. 

If your company has news about its staff or is looking to hire, please send announcements to lizzy@ncpers.org for consideration. 

Public Pension Industry Job Listings

Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System

We are pleased to assist Our client, the Baltimore City Fire and Police Employees' Retirement System (BCFPERS or the System) in finding their next Executive Director. BCFPERS is the administrator of a single employer defined benefit local government retirement plan. The System provides normal monthly retirement benefits as well as death and disability payments. BCFPERS is a component unit of the City of Baltimore. As of June 30, 2022, the System held assets under management of $2.96B.

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive officer and reports directly to the Board. The Executive Director manages the day-to-day operations of the System, including administration of benefits. The role effectively manages all funds, makes sound investment decisions and collaborates with strategic partners, service providers, stakeholders. The Executive Director leads a current staff complement of 30, composed of 25 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 

Learn more about the responsibilities and preferred qualifications. To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

CalPERS

CalPERS is seeking a talented, energetic leader to become the Division Chief of the Disability and Survivor Benefits Division. Under the administrative direction of the Deputy Executive Officer, Customer Services and Support Branch, the Division Chief has full responsibility for the administration of the Disability & Survivor Benefits Division, which handles all pre and post retirement survivor benefits and disability retirements including education and outreach, benefit determinations, and appeals and hearings to over 1.9 million active members, retirees, survivors and beneficiaries.

This is an incentive eligible position. The incumbent will be eligible for an annual incentive award of up to 15% of salary.

Monthly salary range: $11,102-$13,226
Final filing date: 5/24/2023
Learn more and apply here.

CalSTRS

The CalSTRS Office of General Counsel Division is seeking motivated individuals to work as an Attorney III on the Legal Services Team. Under the direction of the Assistant General Counsel and general direction of the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel, the Attorney III performs work with broad discretion and independence with minimum supervision on the more complex legal issues. The Attorney III is considered an expert in a generalist capacity and acts as in-house counsel to provide client-centered legal services and counsel regarding a broad range of complex legal issues arising in connection with all California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS) operations, programs, and functions. The Attorney III provides direct support to the General Counsel or Deputy General Counsel on assigned matters and acts in a lead capacity over other Attorneys.

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Data Analyst II on the Research and Development Team. Under direction of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) designs, plans, and implements research and statistical projects in support of the Research & Development Team. The RDA II performs a variety of independent tasks including complex research and data analysis related to the pension program design. The incumbent works on research projects that emphasize retirement preparedness planning and conducts statistical work on data that increases awareness and provides educational resources and tools on retirement topics. Using structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources, the incumbent independently creates data models and prepares ad-hoc reports; and develops strategies and solutions for addressing immediate and ongoing information needs.

Monthly Salary Range: $5,793-$7,256
Final Filing Date: 5/30/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Data Specialist II on the Continuous Improvement Team. Under the general direction of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Specialist II serves as the Senior Business Process Specialist in the Continuous Improvement Team (CIT). The Senior Business Process Specialist is responsible for independently leading, planning, designing, and performing in-depth and complex analysis on critical projects related to Business Process Improvement (BPI) and Business Process Reengineering (BPR) activities.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,658-$8,334
Final Filing Date: 6/01/2023
Learn more and apply here. 

The CalSTRS Communications Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Staff Services Manager III, (Managerial), on the Communications and Content Strategy Team. Under general direction of the Director of Communications (CEA B), the Staff Services Manager lll (SSM lll) operates as the Communications and Content Strategy Manager and supports the development of strategic system-wide communications plans for CalSTRS. The SSM III is responsible for implementing and reporting on external communications and marketing strategies to support CalSTRS' mission and communicate effectively with members, stakeholders, the investment industry, and the public. The incumbent oversees external communications across multiple channels including web and digital content, social media, photography, video and live streaming, print and digital publications, and written content for publication and speaking engagements.

Monthly Salary Range: $8,759-$9,945 
Final Filing Date: 6/07/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Financial Services Branch Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Financial Accountant I (Supervisor), on the Contributions Team. Under the general supervision of the Contributions Manager, the Financial Accountant I (Supervisor) manages the increasingly complex operational controls and collection processes on contributions for CalSTRS that impact pension and investment accounting activities and decisions. The Supervisor assists the Contributions manager and Assistant Director of Receivables, Billings and Contributions with complex accounting activities, internal control analyses and contribution reconciliation that have substantial impacts to the organization. The incumbent manages a team of professional accounting staff who perform complex internal control functions on over one million reporting transactions a month and provides improvements on the automation of CalSTRS financial system (BusinessDirect – BD) as it relates to contributions revenue and maintenance of existing and development of the new pension system. This FA I also works closely with the Treasury & Banking Management unit to produce cash projections for liquidity management to support investment accounting activities.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,890-$8,559 
Final Filing Date: 6/09/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Research Data Analyst II on the Survey Research & Analysis Team. Under general supervision of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) performs a variety of independent tasks that includes varied and complex research and data analysis within the Survey Research & Analysis unit. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting custom research projects, providing data driven recommendations that align with CalSTRS organizational culture, and providing subject matter and research practice expertise to a variety of clients.

Monthly Salary Range: $5,793-$7,256
Final Filing Date: 6/12/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as a Business Process Analyst, (Research Data Analyst II), on the Continuous Improvement Team. Under general supervision of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst II is responsible for identifying complex operational improvement opportunities using a variety of established methodologies for business process analysis and implementation, and independently performing extensive research, analytical, and advisory duties in support of the Continuous Improvement Team (CIT) mission.

Monthly Salary Range: $5,793-7,256
Final Filing Date: 6/12/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Enterprise Strategy Management Division is seeking a highly motivated individual to work as a Research Data Analyst II on the Research and Development Team. Under direction of the Research Data Manager, the Research Data Analyst II (RDA II) designs, plans, and implements research and statistical projects in support of the Research & Development Team. The RDA II performs a variety of independent tasks including complex research and data analysis related to the pension program design. The incumbent works on research projects that emphasize retirement preparedness planning and conducts statistical work on data that increases awareness and provides educational resources and tools on retirement topics. Using structured and unstructured data from existing reports and resources, the incumbent independently creates data models and prepares ad-hoc reports; and develops strategies and solutions for addressing immediate and ongoing information needs.

Monthly Salary Range: $5,793-$7,256
Final Filing Date: 6/12/2023
Learn more and apply here.

The CalSTRS Audit Services Division is seeking a motivated individual to work as an Associate Management Auditor on the Internal Audits Team. Under the supervision of the Staff Management Auditor (Supervisor), the incumbent receives on-the-job training in planning, conducting and reporting results of CalSTRS' internal audits. Audit work is performed in accordance with applicable State policies and procedures; the Institute of Internal Auditors International Standards for the Professional Practice of Internal Auditing (ISPPIA); and its Practice Advisories and Code of Ethics. This position requires the ability to work independently under close supervision and on-the-job training to learn to develop audit objectives, conduct preliminary surveys, prepare audit plans, and develop audit programs that achieve audit objectives of specific audits and special projects. This position may also receive direction from a Staff Management Auditor (Specialist), Staff Program Auditor (SPA) and/or an Associate Management Auditor.

Monthly Salary Range: $6,082-$7,998
Final Filing Date: 6/14/2023
Learn more and apply here.



City of Cincinnati Retirement System

The City of Cincinnati, is seeking a Retirement Executive Director to lead the Cincinnati Retirement System (CRS). CRS includes a single employer defined benefit Pension Plan for general employees that includes a deferred retirement option program (DROP), and a retiree health care benefits. Combined Pension Trust and OPEB Trust assets are $2.2B. CRS serves approximately 3,000 active members and 4,300 pensioners.
 
The Retirement Executive Director is appointed by and reports to the City Manager. The Retirement Executive Director is responsible for providing the support and guidance necessary for the Board to discharge its fiduciary responsibilities to plan participants and ensure that CRS administers the complex benefits structure accurately. This role will direct a staff of fourteen through five direct reports.
 
Learn more about the responsibilities and preferred qualifications here. To apply please send your resume to Tamara at tamara.wesely@eflassociates.com.

City of San Diego

The Chief Investment Officer reports to the City Treasurer and is responsible for overseeing the Investments Division for the Department.  The Investments Division is responsible for the management of the City's pooled investment fund of approximately $2.8 billion in accordance with the City Treasurer's Investment Policy.  The investment portfolios are comprised of fixed-income investment vehicles and are managed to meet near-term cash flow needs; the Division also separately manages the investment of bond proceeds in accordance with the respective indenture agreements.

The annual salary range for this position is $173,176.00 annually. Learn more and apply here.

Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA) 

The Kern County Employees' Retirement Association (KCERA) is seeking an exceptionally talented and high-performing individual to fill the Deputy/Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer position. This individual will work closely with the Chief Legal Officer and Legal team on a wide range of initiatives.

Minimum Qualifications / Employment Standards:

• KCERA Deputy Chief Legal Officer
  • Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent qualification.
  • Three years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney.
  • Active membership in the California State Bar.
  • Licensed to appear before relevant Federal and State Courts in California.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.
• KCERA Senior Deputy Chief Legal Officer:
  • Possession of a juris doctorate degree from an accredited U.S. law school or equivalent qualification.
  • Five years of progressively responsible experience as an attorney, preferably with a public pension agency.
  • Active membership in the California State Bar.
  • Licensed to appear before relevant Federal and State Courts in California.
  • Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

View the full position description and apply here.

Laborers' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago

The Laborers' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago (LABF) is seeking to hire a Benefits Manager. The Benefits Manager manages the activities of the Laborers' and Retirement Board Employees' Annuity & Benefit Fund of Chicago's Benefits Services Department, which is responsible for providing a range of services to Fund members in relation to retirement and disability benefits. For more information about the position, visit LABF Benefits Manager Position Information.

Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA)

LACERA is pleased to announce the Resume Canvass for Staff Counsel Benefits as conducted by Major, Lindsey, & Africa. The Staff Counsel (Benefits) position reports to LACERA's Senior Staff Counsel for Benefits and Chief Counsel. The position will provide Staff, Management and the Board of Retirement and Investments advice concerning 1937 California Employees Retirement Law (CERL) and Public Employee Pension Reform Act (PEPRA) benefit eligibility other than disability.

Annual Salary: $135,700.80 -$205,393.92

If you wish to be considered for the position, please submit your resume along with a letter of interest which details your experience to:
Merle Vaughn
Major, Lindsey & Africa
mvaughn@mlaglobal.com
 

LACERA is pleased to announce the Resume Canvass for Staff Counsel Investments as conducted by Major, Lindsey, & Africa. The Staff Counsel (Investments) position reports to LACERA's Senior Staff Counsel for Investments and Chief Counsel. The role of Staff Counsel includes: 

• Providing investment professionals with legal advice relating to investment transactions
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documentation for various investment transactions, including private equity, hedge funds, co-investment transactions, real estate, and public markets, Supervising outside counsel on investment transactions, Legal support on a wide range of transactional matters, Drafting memos, policies, and procedures to the Board of Investments 
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts relating to investments.

Annual Salary: $135,700.80 -$205,393.92

If you wish to be considered for the position, please submit your resume along with a letter of interest which details your experience to:

Merle Vaughn
Major, Lindsey & Africa
mvaughn@mlaglobal.com
 

LACERA is pleased to announce the Resume Canvass for Senior Benefits Staff Counsel as conducted by Major, Lindsey, & Africa. The Senior Benefits Staff Counsel position reports to LACERA's Chief Counsel and provides legal support to the Board of Retirement and Board of Investments, the Executive Office, the Member Operations Group, and other LACERA Divisions as needed on a wide range of benefits matters, including benefits eligibility (other than disability), the interpretation and application of the County Employees Retirement Law of 1937 (CERL), the Public Employees' Pension Reform Law of 2013 (PEPRA), and other relevant state and federal laws. The incumbent works closely with Chief Counsel on complex and sensitive benefits, ethical and fiduciary matters and advises senior leadership on significant and challenging benefits legal issues. They will prepare memos and present to the Board of Retirement for action or counseling on benefits issues and topics in open and closed session.

Annual Salary: $181,224.00 - $274,297.20

If you wish to be considered for the position, please submit your resume along with a letter of interest which details your experience to:
Merle Vaughn
Major, Lindsey & Africa
mvaughn@mlaglobal.com

LACERA is pleased to announce the Resume Canvass for Senior Investments Staff Counsel as conducted by Major, Lindsey, & Africa. The Senior Investments Staff Counsel position reports to LACERA's Chief Counsel. The role of Senior Staff Counsel includes:

• Providing investment professionals with practical legal advice relating to investment transactions
• Reviewing, drafting, and negotiating documentation for various investment transactions, including private equity, hedge funds, co-investment transactions, real estate, and public markets
• Hiring and supervising internal staff and outside counsel on investment transactions
• Legal support on a wide range of transactional matters
• Drafting memos, policies, and procedures to the Board of Investments
• Presenting to the Board of Investments
• Drafting, reviewing, and negotiating commercial contracts relating to investments.

Annual Salary: $181,224.00 - $274,297.20

If you wish to be considered for the position, please submit your resume along with a letter of interest which details your experience to:
Merle Vaughn
Major, Lindsey & Africa
mvaughn@mlaglobal.com
 

Northern Trust Asset Management

We are searching for a Senior Media Relations Specialist to join our team. The Senior Media Relations Specialist role serves Northern Trust's Asset Management business unit of Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a global investment manager that helps investors navigate changing market environments so they can confidently realize their long-term objectives. 

The Senior Media Relations Specialist will report to the Head of Corporate Communications. Learn more about the role and apply here.

Police and Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey

The Police & Firemen's Retirement System of New Jersey (PFRSNJ), located in Trenton, New Jersey is hiring for several key positions:

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team. The Head of Fixed Income will have the responsibility of managing the Fixed Income asset class, including managing all output created by junior staff. The Fixed Income Asset class currently includes allocations to the U.S. Treasury, Global Multisector Fixed Income, and the PFRS Mortgage Program. This individual will be a member of the Fixed Income Committee and their position will include all responsibilities relating to membership on the committee. This position will assist in formulating and maintaining policies and procedures relating to Fixed Income. This individual is responsible for researching, sourcing, selecting, and investing in funds and external investment advisors within Fixed Income along with incorporating sector-wide ideas/insights and top-down considerations into their analysis. As needed, the Head of Fixed Income will be expected to contribute across multiple asset classes and to supervise Senior Investment Analysts, Investment Analysts (titles: 1-3), and Investment Analyst Trainees. Additional responsibilities could include supervising trading and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines/polices. This individual will assist in identifying potentially more efficient asset allocations for PFRSNJ's fixed income assets and implementation of the asset allocation. Learn more about the Head of Fixed Income role and apply here.

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team. The Head of Non-U.S. Public Equity will have the responsibility of managing the International and Emerging Markets Equity asset classes, including managing all output created by junior staff. This individual will be a member of the Non-U.S. Public Equity Committee and their position will include all responsibilities relating to membership on the committee. This position will assist in formulating and maintaining policies and procedures relating to Non-U.S. Public Equity. This individual is responsible for researching, sourcing, selecting, and investing in funds and external investment advisors within Non-U.S. Public Equity along with incorporating sector-wide ideas/insights and top-down considerations into their analysis. As needed, the Head of Non-U.S. Public Equity will be expected to contribute across multiple asset classes and to supervise Senior Investment Analysts, Investment Analysts (titles: 1-3), and Investment Analyst Trainees. Additional responsibilities could include supervising trading and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines/polices. This individual will assist in identifying potentially more efficient asset allocations for PFRSNJ's Non-U.S. Public Equity assets and implementation of the asset allocation. Learn more about the Head of Non-U.S. Public Equity role and apply here.

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team.The Head of Private Equity will have the responsibility of managing the Private Equity asset class, including managing all output created by junior staff. This individual will be a member of the Private Equity Committee and their position will include all responsibilities relating to membership on the committee. This position will assist in formulating and maintaining policies and procedures relating to Private Equity. This individual is responsible for researching, sourcing, selecting, and investing in funds and external investment advisors within Private Equity along with incorporating sector-wide ideas/insights and top-down considerations into their analysis. As needed, the Head of Private Equity will be expected to contribute across multiple asset classes. This individual will supervise Senior Investment Analysts, Investment Analysts (titles: 1-3), and Investment Analyst Trainees. Additional responsibilities could include supervising trading and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines/polices. This individual will assist in identifying potentially more efficient asset allocations for PFRSNJ's Private Equity assets and implementation of the asset allocation. Learn more about the Head of Private Equity role and apply here.

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team. The Head of Private Credit will have the responsibility of managing the Private Credit asset class, including managing all output created by junior staff. This individual will be a member of the Private Credit Committee and their position will include all responsibilities relating to membership on the committee. This position will assist in formulating and maintaining policies and procedures relating to Private Credit. This individual is responsible for researching, sourcing, selecting, and investing in funds and external investment advisors within Private Credit along with incorporating sector-wide ideas/insights and top-down considerations into their analysis. As needed, the Head of Private Credit will be expected to contribute across multiple asset classes. This individual will supervise Senior Investment Analysts, Investment Analysts (titles: 1-3), and Investment Analyst Trainees. Additional responsibilities could include supervising trading and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines/polices. This individual will assist in identifying potentially more efficient asset allocations for PFRSNJ's Private Credit assets and implementation of the asset allocation. Learn more about the Head of Private Credit role and apply here.

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team. The Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure will have the responsibility of managing the Real Estate and Infrastructure asset classes, including managing all output created by junior staff. This individual will be a member of the Real Estate and Infrastructure Committees and their position will include all responsibilities relating to membership on those committees. This position will assist in formulating and maintaining policies and procedures relating to Real Estate and Infrastructure. This individual is responsible for researching, sourcing, selecting, and investing in funds and external investment advisors within Real Estate and Infrastructure along with incorporating sector-wide ideas/insights and top-down considerations into their analysis. As needed, the Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure will be expected to contribute across multiple asset classes. This individual will supervise Senior Investment Analysts, Investment Analysts (titles: 1-3), and Investment Analyst Trainees. Additional responsibilities could include supervising trading and ensuring compliance with investment guidelines/polices. This individual will assist in identifying potentially more efficient asset allocations for PFRSNJ's Real Estate and Infrastructure assets and implementation of the asset allocation. Learn more about the Head of Real Estate & Infrastructure role and apply here.

PFRSNJ seeks an experienced investment professional and proven leader to join our recently formed and growing team. The Senior Investment Operations Manager will assist the Deputy Director of Investment Operations in implementing and maintaining the investment operational infrastructure to support the PFRSNJ's investment program. The Senior Investment Operations Manager will oversee the Operational Due Diligence Process, create, maintain and ensure adherence to the Funds Compliance and Ethics policies and procedures. The Senior Investment Operations Manager will present directly to the Investment Committee to provide written recommendations and advice related to the investment operations of the plan, including operational due diligence reports, internal efficiency improvements, compliance reporting and resolutions as well as policy and procedure updates. The Senior Investment Operations Manager will help oversee and manage, all investment operations professionals to ensure all staff compliance programs, investment manager compliance monitoring and operational due diligence deliverables are met accurately and on time. The Senior Investment Operations Manager will work closely with external investment advisors, internal investment staff and financial operations to resolve any issues, implement improvements and maintain a seamless operating environment for all investment advisors, investment staff and senior management. The position will be responsible for managing all output by both senior and junior staff and is expected to bring ideas on how to improve the overall Fund investment operations. Learn more about the Senior Investment Operations Manager role and apply here. 

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) – State of MN

PERA's Agile Project Owner – Pension Services position exists to manage the implementation of PERA's strategic plans by logically and analytically investigating business systems, identifying options for improving business systems, and bridging the needs of the business with the use of information technology (IT).  

• This position will work to effectively create and submit user stories that are impactful to the business users and to perform user acceptance testing when the enhancements are ready for implementation.  The incumbent in this position will work in coordination with the other product owners and provide back up support when necessary.
• This position will also serve as a liaison and resource to other PERA staff on technology related issues and ongoing enhancements.
• This position will also work with staff to build and maintain operational reporting requirements.
• This position will primarily be telework, with the occasional need to be on-site and in-office as scheduled or when workload requires. 
• A recruiting incentive of up to $5,000 is being offered to finalists who are new to the classification level. The incentive shall be paid in two installments, the first of which occurs after successful completion of the required probationary period, in a lump sum effective the pay period following the new hire's certification, and the second of which occurs after two years of continuous satisfactory service in the position. 
• This job posting will be used to fill three (3) MA4 positions

How to Apply 

For additional information about the application process, go to http://www.mn.gov/careers Search for Job ID 65113. If you have questions about applying for jobs, contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or e-mail careers@state.mn.us . Contact Robin Gilmer at robin.gilmer@mnpera.org or 651-201-2679 if you have questions about the position or how to apply.