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Junior Analyst

State South Carolina

Junior Analyst

Richland, SC
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Junior Analyst Salary $62,500.00 Annually Location Richland County, SC Job Type FTE - Full-Time Agency Retirement System Investment Commission Job Number 00001 Closing Continuous Residency Requirement Yes Class Code: UA17 Position Number: 00001 Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00) Pay Band Unclassified Hiring Range - Min. $62,500.00 Opening Date 11/28/2018 EEO Statement Equal Opportunity Employer Agency Specific Application Procedures: Please apply online. For questions, please email Brittany Storey at bstorey@rsic.sc.gov Job Responsibilities Are you passionate about global financial markets? Do you wake up and check the futures markets? Is your career goal to manage emerging market equities, to work in private equity, or manage a hedge fund portfolio? Are you looking for a place to jump start your career, get valuable on-the-job and classroom training, gain exposure to multi-asset investing, and work on live deals where your work translates into investment decisions? If so, then the Analyst Development Program (ADP) at the South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission (RSIC) may be for you. The ADP seeks to develop aspiring investment professionals by providing on-the-job learning opportunities across the organization. Your work will include projects and rotations across public and private equity, fixed income, credit, alternatives (commodities and hedge funds), risk management, performance measurement and reporting, and investment and operational due diligence. Company Description The South Carolina Retirement System Investment Commission is responsible for the management of the assets of the South Carolina Retirement Systems and has a widely diversified portfolio which includes both traditional and alternative asset classes. The RSIC invests money on behalf of approximately 500,000 current, retired, and inactive employees of the State of South Carolina and their beneficiaries. Minimum and Additional Requirements The right candidate will possess the following qualifications: -Undergraduate degree. -Qualitative and quantitative analytical skills. -Investment curiosity and passion for investing including interest and/or experience in fundamental investment research and presentation development and investment recommendations. -Interest in and exposure to multi-asset investing. -Excellent oral and written communication skills. -Excellent interpersonal skills. -Interest in obtaining CFA or CAIA certification. -Ability to be flexible and work on multiple projects simultaneously. -Ability to work well within a team environment or independently. -Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. - Ability to travel up to 5% of the time during the year. The right candidate will possess the following characteristics: -Strong professional standards, quality focus, ethical standards, personal integrity and humility. -Investment curiosity and a passion for investing. -Attention to detail. -Capacity to delve into detailed data, and produce and communicate well-reasoned and succinct analysis. Preferred Qualifications Preferred Qualifications include: - CFA or CAIA certification or progression toward CFA/CAIA certification. -Interest and/or experience in data management and analysis. -Experience with Bloomberg, eVestment, and Zephyr StyleAdvisor. -Computer programming skills (R, Python, Matlab). - Undergraduate or graduate degree in disciplines which develop a solid quantitative analysis understanding and ability (e.g. business, finance, economics, mathematics, physics, engineering, etc.) -3 months or longer of appropriate investment knowledge and experience gained through internship or full time employment at an investment firm or an institutional investor such as a pension fund, endowment, or fund of funds, or other investment experience such as MA, corporate finance, investment banking, etc. Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies. Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in , which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses. Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered , including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the , which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options. Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for , including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more. Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available. 01 Are you authorized to work in the U.S.? Yes No 02 Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H- 1B visa status)? Yes No Required Question Agency State of South Carolina Agency Retirement System Investment Commission Address 1201 Main Street, Ste. 1510 Columbia, South Carolina, 29201 Phone 803-737-6885 The language used in this document does not create an employment contract between the employee and the agency. This document does not create any contractual rights or entitlements. The agency reserves the right to revise the content of this document, in whole or in part. No promises or assurances, whether written or oral, which are contrary to or inconsistent with the terms of this paragraph create any contract of employment.

  • Industry
    Manufacturing