Managing Senior Credit Analyst
Public Employees Retirement System
Location
Sacramento County, CA | United States
Job description
Job Description and Duties
Our Global Fixed Income (GFI) group is currently seeking an Investment Manager (IM) to provide credit research analysis, portfolio recommendations and drive our CalPERS mission.
Under the direction of the Investment Director Credit Research and Strategy, the IM will be the primary credit analyst responsible for the credit investment across one or more sectors of the Corporate Index (i.e., Bank & Finance, Telecom, Media, and Technology, Utilities, etc.). The IM will provide credit research analysis and portfolio recommendations to GFI management and have back-up portfolio management responsibilities.
Duties include but are not limited to:
- Primary Credit analyst responsible for credit investments.
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis of risk and return for assigned companies.
- Implementation of a GFI research and strategy.
Telework Information : This position is eligible for 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
Recruitment Process
An executive search firm will be assisting in the recruitment process for this position. Your application package will be forwarded to their team for consideration.
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:
- Corporate finance professional with solid credit and analytical background; assess financial data, identify trends, and make informed credit decisions.
- Ability to make well-informed and timely decisions based on thorough analysis and assessment of credit risk factors.
- Knowledge of risk mitigation strategies and the ability to balance risk and reward.
- Previous experience operating a credit fund of scale.
- Strong interpersonal skills for working with clients, other departments, and external stakeholders.
- Precision and attention to detail when reviewing financial documents and conducting risk assessments.
- Understanding of relevant financial regulations and compliance requirements in the industry and region in which the sector operates.
- Strong leadership abilities to effectively manage and lead a team of credit analysts.
- Excellent communication skills to present findings and recommendations effectively.
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)
Background Investigation In addition to Live Scan, this position requires additional background screening prior to employment.
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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