Junior Investment Analyst (Multiple Positions)

Job Description

Description

Duties Description

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF), with over $20 billion of assets under management, is seeking Junior Investment Analysts to assist with all aspects of the agency’s Investment operations including the four (4) core investment areas: Risk Analysis; Trading; Portfolio Management; and Credit Analysis. These positions will give exposure to best-in-class investment practices within a growing and entrepreneurial culture.

Responsibilities Include, But Are Not Limited To

  • Assisting with quantitative, qualitative, and administrative aspects of managing NYSIF’s

portfolios

  • Collaborating with Investment Department colleagues on daily activities and special projects
  • Assisting with the development of regular and ad-hoc reporting for senior management and staff
  • Interfacing with other internal NYSIF Departments, including administration, finance, compliance, and cash management
  • Perform and develop analytics and forecasting models using industry standard investment market related systems
  • Other related duties and responsibilities as necessary and assigned

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited College or University, with a preferred focus on economics, finance, accounting, or related field
  • Experience with financial analysis, customer service, and project delivery
  • Superior organizational skills with attention to detail
  • Strong ability for effective time management and meet deadlines
  • Strong computer proficiency (MS Office) and adeptness to learning new software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

  • Desire to work in a highly collaborative environment with various stakeholders
  • Dedication to public protection and a broad, well-developed array of administrative skills, with background in governmental administration and policies
  • Working knowledge and experience in Python
  • Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel (e.g., pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis)

Additional Comments

For new State employees appointed to graded positions, the annual salary is the hiring rate (beginning of the Salary Range) of the position. Promotion salaries are calculated by the NYS Office of the State Comptroller in accordance with NYS Civil Service Law, OSC Payroll rules and regulations and negotiated union contracts.

Fringe Benefits

  • Competitive Compensation.
  • Future Career Growth Potential.
  • Open and Supportive Team-Based Environment.
  • Plentiful Vacation, Personal, and Sick Leave Accruals.
  • Paid State and Federal Holidays.
  • Full Medical, Vision, and Dental.
  • Retirement Options.
  • Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
  • Possibility of Telecommuting, Flextime, and Alternative Work Schedules.

NYSIF Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The New York State Insurance Fund (NYSIF) prioritizes and champions diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) throughout our agency. NYSIF provides equal opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or any other protected category under federal, state, and local law. We believe that embracing our differences brings richness, new ideas and experiences to NYSIF, which energizes a creative and innovative work environment. We strive to foster a workplace where diverse individuals are able to participate fully in the decision-making process and have ample opportunity for advancement. We are committed to investing the necessary resources and attention to improving the engagement, retention, and promotion of the extraordinary talent we have.

Executive Order 31 commits New York State government to becoming a model employer for people with disabilities, increasing the participation of people with disabilities in state service and ensuring equal access to opportunities. NYSIF is proud to utilize best practices to recruit, hire, retain, and promote career advancement of individuals with disabilities. This includes special focus on current and prospective employees with the most significant disabilities, such as the use of supported employment, individual placement with support services, customized employment, the civil service sections 55/b and 55/c programs, internships, and job shadowing. If you are a person with a disability and wish to request that a reasonable accommodation be provided for you to participate in a job interview, please send an email to NYSIF’s Reasonable Accommodations mailbox at [email protected].