Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System · 1 week ago
Senior Investment Officer - Institutional Asset Allocator
Jefferson City, MO
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
$197K/yr - $197K/yr
7+ years expMissouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS), one of the largest institutional investors in the United States, is seeking an experienced institutional asset allocator to join its investment team. The Senior Investment Officer role is responsible for portfolio construction, asset allocation, and risk management across a diversified, multi-asset portfolio.
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Responsibilities
Translate macro, valuation, momentum, and risk signals into actionable portfolio positioning
Manage portfolio exposures relative to benchmarks, risk budget, liquidity constraints, and investment policy guidelines
Lead tactical asset allocation discussion and decisions across public and private markets within a policy-driven framework
Execute allocation decisions
Conduct top-down research across equities, fixed income, real assets, and positive convexity strategies
Assess relative value opportunities across asset classes and sub-asset classes
Develop and maintain analytical tools, dashboards, and investment frameworks to support decision-making
Supervise and mentor investment staff; contribute to the development of a high-performing investment team
Prepare and present investment strategy, allocation decisions, and performance analysis to the investment team and stakeholders
Support board-level reporting and presentations, translating complex investment concepts into clear, decision-useful insights
Partner with investment, risk, operations, and external advisory teams
Qualification
Required
7+ years of experience in institutional investing, asset allocation, or portfolio management
Strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio theory, and multi-asset investing
Experience working with public and/or private asset classes
Demonstrated ability to synthesize macro, valuation, and quantitative inputs into portfolio strategy and construction
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with experience presenting to senior stakeholders or boards
Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, mathematics, business, or a related field required
Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or master's degree required
Benefits
Hybrid work environment with a minimum of 3 collaborative in-office days.
12 paid holidays per year.
Annual Leave: Starting at 15 days per year.
Sick Leave: 15 days per year.
Health insurance options effective DAY 1 of your employment.
Vision, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability, and IDShield protection for you on DAY 1 of your employment.
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan providing lifetime monthly retirement benefits at no cost to you.
Deferred Compensation Plan with employer match.
Professional development reimbursements and more…
Company
Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System
The Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS) is a public pension system created in 1967.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Scott Day
Chief Investment Officer
Recent News
2024-04-03
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