Title: Senior Investments Compliance Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

State Role Title: Senior Investments Compliance Analyst (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Hiring Range: $112,000 - $120,000 (commensurate with experience)

Pay Band: UG

Agency: Virginia Retirement System

Location: Richmond, VA

Agency Website: varetire.org

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties:

The Virginia Retirement System (VRS) is seeking a Senior Investments Compliance Analyst to join the Investments Compliance Team. The Senior Analyst is responsible for assisting the Investments Compliance Officer in the administration, direction, management, and oversight of the compliance function within the VRS Investment Department; additionally they will work with internal investment professionals, the master record keeper, and external investment managers to ensure proper controls and safeguards are in place to protect the investments of the pension trust fund. The incumbent is also responsible for special projects assigned by the Investments Compliance Officer and the Chief Administrative Officer, as well as working with the Investments Office Administrator in areas that are compliance in nature.

Essential job duties include:

• Monitor adherence to Investment Department policies and procedures, performing analysis of internal operational adequacy, including due diligence procedures as they pertain to internal and external investment managers, custodians of VRS assets, consultants, and other outside entities
• Review back-office functions of external firms to evaluate the overall control environment and to ensure proper safeguarding of VRS assets
• Interact directly with senior management of external firms (i.e. Chief Financial Officer, Chief Compliance Officer, Controller, legal and regulatory personnel, etc.)
• Assist the Investments Compliance Officer with the review and interpretation of new and/or revised laws and regulations related to regulatory reform; assist with the development and implementation of procedures necessary to ensure compliance
• Responsible for special projects (i.e. FOIA and media requests, etc.)
• Preparing reports for Board and Investment Advisory Committee meetings
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, accounting or related field, required; an equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered
• A broad knowledge base of investment categories including: public equity, fixed income, real assets, credit strategies, and private equity investment programs
• General knowledge in the areas of accounting, internal controls, operational due diligence, and regulatory compliance
• Strong organizational and analytical skills, with a process mindset (critical thinking/attention to detail), and interest in solving complex problems
• Ability to effectively communicate across various investment and investment support groups (both internal and external)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Superb work ethic with a positive professional attitude, and commitment to excellence
• Ability to treat sensitive information in an appropriate manner
• Ability to work independently and prioritize assignments while managing multiple projects concurrently; meet deadlines
• High level proficiency with Microsoft Office products, particularly Excel

Additional Considerations:

• A minimum of seven years of related experience in investments compliance, internal controls, and/or back-office functions related to investments operations/compliance, preferred
• An advanced degree and/or professional designation such as CPA or CIA, preferred

Special Instructions:

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VRS is unable to provide sponsorship for this position.

This position follows the VRS hybrid work model which currently requires three days onsite and two days remote; the selected candidate must be able to work in the office any day of the week as required by the manager. Summer schedule: currently allows two days onsite and three days remote.

Investment/Operational due diligence performed on external investment managers and other related entities will include both on-site and virtual visits; therefore, some out-of-state travel may be required.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: careers@varetire.org

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.