Investment Analyist, Diversity & Investment Operations - Illinois Treasury

Who: Illinois Treasury

What: The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations is responsible for performing activities that advance the diversity and inclusion objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer, as well as activities that enhance the Office’s investment operations. This entails assisting minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned (MWVD) financial institutions, investment firms, and other businesses that do business or seek to do business with the Treasurer’s Office, administering outreach to MWVD firms, helping MWVD firms navigate application and eligibility processes, tracking and reporting on utilization of MWVD firms, and identifying innovative new collaborative opportunities. Investment operations duties includes organizational and administrative activities, as well as special projects, that support the multi-billion dollar portfolios for the State of Illinois, the Illinois Public Treasurers’ Investment Pool, the College Savings Plans, the Technology Development Accounts, the Secure Choice Retirement Savings Program, and the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program. The Investment Analyst - Diversity and Investment Operations interacts with many divisions within the Treasurer’s Office in the interest of achieving overarching diversity and investment objectives.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides multifaceted support to the Director of Corporate Governance & Sustainable Investment in executing the investment objectives of the Office of the Illinois State Treasurer.'
• Provides assistance to minority, women, veteran, or disabled-owned (MWVD) financial institutions, investment firms, and other businesses that do business or seek to do business with the Treasurer’s Office.
• Administers outreach to MWVD firms, including, but not limited to, guiding MWVD firms through the office’s application and eligibility processes, responding to questions and requests for assistance, promoting the diversity and inclusion activities of the office, and speaking and presenting to groups on the activities of the Treasurer’s Office.
• Tracks and reports on utilization of MWVD firms, maintaining spreadsheets and presenting on MWVD business activity internally and externally.
• Develops and administers surveys and other instruments to promote diversity and inclusion, collect data from the office’s business partners on their diversity and inclusion efforts, and obtain feedback.
• Assists in developing and implementing policies, procedures, events, promotional materials, and other activities designed to promote, track, and increase the utilization of MWVD firms.
• Executes projects and administers procedural duties to optimize the operations of the Division of Fiscal Operations, the Division of State Investments and Banking, the Division of ePAY and Illinois Funds, the Division of Portfolio & Risk Analytics, and the Division of IPTIP Investments, to maximize innovation, efficiency, and effectiveness.

Education and Work Experience:

Bachelor’s Degree in public administration, public policy, business, communications, or any other related field; 1-3 years of experience in areas of project management, public administration, policy analysis, communications, business administration, diversity and inclusion, and/or a related field preferred. Public sector experience in the above-mentioned fields is desirable.

Application Process:

Send completed application including letter of interest and resume via email to: HR@illinoistreasurer.gov
http://www.illinoistreasurer.gov/Office_of_the_Treasurer/Employment_Opportunities

Policy Analyst-City Treasurer - City of Chicago, IL

Policy Analyst-City Treasurer
City of Chicago, IL

The City Treasurer is seeking candidates for the position of Policy Analyst. The policy analyst will analyze and deport reports on policy initiatives to be undertaken by the Treasurer’s office. Also provides administrative support for the Deputy City Treasurer/Chief Operating Officer and team. Reports to the Deputy Treasurer/Chief Operating Officer, working closely with the Deputy Chief Operating Office. The position can be filled any time after December 31st , 2015.

ABOUT THE TREASURER’S OFFICE:
The City Treasurer is Chicago’s primary financial steward and as such serves the City’s residents, businesses, and employees in three functions: as an investor, banker, and advocate. As an independently elected citywide official, the City Treasurer is directly accountable to all 2.7 million Chicagoans. As Chicago’s investor, the City Treasurer’s Office is responsible for the management of the City’s approx. $7 billion investment portfolio and charged with appropriately balancing risk, returns, and liquidity needs for funding the City’s day-to- day operations. The City Treasurer also serves on five pension boards with nearly $25 billion under management. As Chicago’s banker, the City Treasurer’s Office receives all money belonging to the City and is responsible for maintaining records and accounts while also providing reports on the state of the City’s finances.The City Treasurer also serves as ex-officio Treasurer of the Board of Education. As Chicago’s advocate,Treasurer Summers leads numerous programs that conduct financial education and promote small business growth.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Research policy initiatives and provide written reports and analysis. Includes analysis of existing and pending statutes and ordinances, as well as proposed legislation.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Staff meetings and events with stakeholders on briefing relative to key policy initiatives.
• Manages all scheduling needs including handling internal and external requests from staff, working partners, press, etc. for the Chief Operating Officer and Deputy Chief Operating Officer.
• Coordinates all logistics in terms of timing, location, transportation needs.
• Works to resolve any and all conflicts and timing constraints with strategic priorities of the office.
• Attends weekly scheduling meetings to provide feedback on progress made regarding initiatives and upcoming events that must be flagged for preparation.
• Assists the scheduling team for the City Treasurer, as needed, to provide backup and additional resources.
• Staff on senior staff meetings, responsible for reports, notes and tracking of follow up items.
• Coordinates the creation and implementation of internship program for the COO’s office.
• Proficiency in Outlook, Word and Excel preferred.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND QUALIFICATIONS:
The ideal candidate will have strong organizational skills and policy experience. An advanced degree is also preferred.

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT:
All employees of the City Treasurer’s Office must be a resident of the City of Chicago, therefore all candidates must already live within the City Limits or be willing to relocate.

NOTE: THIS POSITION IS EXEMPT FROM THE CAREER SERVICE.

CLOSING DATE: To ensure consideration please apply as soon as possible. Applications will no longer be accepted after June 15, 2016.

Job Type: Full-time