Private Equity Investment Officer
Public Employees Retirement System
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Job Description and Duties
Come join the CalPERS Private Equity team as we work toward our goal of enhancing equity returns to ensure retirement benefits to our members. Private Equity is a fast-paced, team-oriented environment providing many growth opportunities. We collaborate with noted General Partners from around the globe and you can contribute to the success of the nation's largest public pension fund.
Our Investment Office, Private Equity (PE) Team is currently seeking an Investment Officer I/II (IO I/II) to assist the lead Investment Officer in the management and monitoring of global partnerships and direct investments.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Assist the lead Associate Investment Manager (AIM) or Investment Manager (IM) in the management of private equity investments through various quantitative and qualitative analyses.
- Review and implement appropriate action with respect to legal matters impacting investments.
- Monitor the progress of specific new partnership opportunities through investment evaluation.
- Support underwriting of new investments by providing analytical and process support.
Telework Information : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.
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Special Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."
Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to any type of job offer. To find and take an exam, visit the CalHR’s CalCareers website .
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
- A comfort and appreciation for operating in a team and consensus-driven environment is a key aspect underlying success in the CalPERS environment.
- A high degree of initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- Be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions that impact timelines and courses of action.
- Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
- Well-rounded, quick learner with demonstrated academic or professional performance.
- Strong analytical or quantitative background.
- Prior professional experience related to investment analysis, private equity, or investment management.
- Basic understanding of benchmarking, return calculations, and pacing.
Benefits
CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.
Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
- Alternate Work Schedules
- Flexible Work Hours
- Onsite childcare facility
- Onsite fitness center
- Onsite café and nearby restaurants
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.
Additional Information
Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.
CalPERS Disclosure Requirements If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)
Sponsorship
This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future.
Surety Bond Must be able to qualify for a Surety Bond.
Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at
All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
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