INVESTMENT ANALYST Date: Nov 7, 2024 Req ID: 44816 Location: Little Rock, AR, US, 72201 Category: AR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT Anticipated Starting Salary: 40,340 Position Number: 22094628 County: Pulaski Posting End Date: 11/15/2024 Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340 Who We Are: At APERS, you will be part of a team that serves over 100,000 active members and retirees from across the state of Arkansas. As the state’s second-largest retirement system, we manage a trust fund of over $11 billion and we distribute over $600 million dollars in benefits to our retirees and beneficiaries each year. On a daily basis, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact, as you help us achieve our mission of providing a secure income in retirement to our members and their beneficiaries. What We Value: APERS is seeking knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and service-minded individuals to build our team. Our employees serve our members with a positive attitude and strive to exceed our members’ expectations with their accuracy and willingness to go above and beyond. They collaborate with their coworkers and treat others respectfully as they work to meet the needs of our members. We hold our employees to high standards of quality, and we help them develop the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve excellence in their roles. What We Offer: + Health insurance and supplemental dental, vision, and other plans + Employer-paid life insurance + Annual leave and sick leave + 11 paid holidays and 8 hours Children’s Educational Activity Leave (CEAL) annually + Defined benefit retirement plan with 5 year-vesting + Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan + Career service recognition program + Paid parking + Business casual dress Position Information Class Code: A079C Grade: GS07 FLSA Status: EXEMPT Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00 Summary The Investment Analyst is responsible for processing and/or verifying investment transactions and reports. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Functions Checks and verifies transactions against money manager reports, custodian bank reports, and broker confirmations. Determines funds available for investment and obtains bids from investment firms, selecting highest bidder. Writes journal vouchers for accounting system, records transactions, and authorizes checks to fund daily operations. Instructs bank/financial institutions to accept deposits or wire funds to other institutions. Prepares status reports of investments held, purchases, and sales and submits to Manager and Board of Trustees. Compiles information for investment portfolio, including listings of short term securities, details of purchases, sales listings at book value, changes in stocks (splits, redemptions, etc.), and cash flow charts. Processes mortgage investments and updates mortgage investment files. Performs other duties as assigned. Dimensions None Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Knowledge of the principles and practices of accounting. Knowledge of investment principles and practices. Knowledge of the operation of personal computers and relevant applications systems. Ability to maintain computerized and manual accounting records. Ability to interpret and apply laws, regulations, or policies to specific situations. Ability to identify and resolve discrepancies in financial reports. Ability to compile and analyze data and prepare reports. Minimum Qualifications The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business administration, or a related field; plus two years of experience involving the management, monitoring, and/or maintenance of records on securities investments. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE. Licenses None Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 (long Form for veteran) or a letter from the Veteran’s Administration (for the spouse of a veteran) must be submitted with your application to be considered for Veteran Preference. Please note that if you do not submit the proper documentation with your application, you will not receive the preference points. Special Application Information : Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent job first. Account for all time periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application. Currently, there is a 5.50% mandatory employee pre-tax contribution to the APERS retirement plan and direct deposit is the required method of pay. ONLY COMPLETED STATE OF ARKANSAS APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED. The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law. Nearest Major Market:Little Rock