What are the responsibilities and job description for the Treasury Investment Officer 2 position at State of Iowa - Executive Branch?
Job Description
The Iowa Treasurer of State is seeking qualified candidates for a Treasury Investment Officer position. The Treasurer of State (TOS) acts as the State’s banker for State agencies, and has unique responsibilities related to the investment of state funds, the state pension funds and cash management.
Job Description
The Investment Officer will assist the Cash Management and Investment Team in daily management and oversight of the State’s cash management process and pension systems. This position will be responsible for compiling data for the daily cash desk, moving money as needed between financial institutions, preparing reports on investment activity, managing relationships with major financial institutions, assisting with the State’s Lease-purchase and securities lending programs, and a variety of other duties related to cash managements and the State’s pension systems. The Investment Officer will be responsible for bond administration for the state treasury which includes tracking bond proceeds, completing reporting and filing required reports with the MSRB.
Opportunities involve networking and developing relationships with best-in-class investment firms, as well as access to the latest research and best ideas. Collaboration with the State Treasurer and members of the Cash Management and Investment Team provides mentorship and the successful candidate will be encouraged to seek out continuous improvement by deepening their knowledge in the arenas of public finance and state resource management (bonding).
The successful candidate must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving and understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers. The Investment Officer will need to be comfortable creating and presenting materials for review by the State Treasurer, Deputy Treasurers, state legislators and outside organizations such as the Peace Officers’ Retirement System (PORS), Judicial Retirement System (JRS) and the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Board.
Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa
Employer Highlights:
The Iowa Treasurer’s Office is a well-respected employer. We are focused on earning and maintaining the public’s trust and confidence through providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
The Iowa Treasurer of State is seeking qualified candidates for a Treasury Investment Officer position. The Treasurer of State (TOS) acts as the State’s banker for State agencies, and has unique responsibilities related to the investment of state funds, the state pension funds and cash management.
Job Description
The Investment Officer will assist the Cash Management and Investment Team in daily management and oversight of the State’s cash management process and pension systems. This position will be responsible for compiling data for the daily cash desk, moving money as needed between financial institutions, preparing reports on investment activity, managing relationships with major financial institutions, assisting with the State’s Lease-purchase and securities lending programs, and a variety of other duties related to cash managements and the State’s pension systems. The Investment Officer will be responsible for bond administration for the state treasury which includes tracking bond proceeds, completing reporting and filing required reports with the MSRB.
Opportunities involve networking and developing relationships with best-in-class investment firms, as well as access to the latest research and best ideas. Collaboration with the State Treasurer and members of the Cash Management and Investment Team provides mentorship and the successful candidate will be encouraged to seek out continuous improvement by deepening their knowledge in the arenas of public finance and state resource management (bonding).
The successful candidate must possess a high degree of emotional intelligence, positive attitude, utilize a solution-driven approach to problem solving and understand the importance of maintaining positive working relationships with both internal staff and external service providers. The Investment Officer will need to be comfortable creating and presenting materials for review by the State Treasurer, Deputy Treasurers, state legislators and outside organizations such as the Peace Officers’ Retirement System (PORS), Judicial Retirement System (JRS) and the Iowa Public Employee Retirement System (IPERS) Board.
Enjoy the benefits of working for the State of Iowa
Employer Highlights:
The Iowa Treasurer’s Office is a well-respected employer. We are focused on earning and maintaining the public’s trust and confidence through providing excellent customer service, while offering a wonderful team atmosphere, work-life balance, free parking, and casual attire. We have a great total compensation package for all of our full-time employees, including:
Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)
- Retirement Investors Club (RIC)
- Flexible Working Environment - Work from Home Opportunities Following Training Period
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Paid Holidays (9 days/year)
- Flexible Spending Accounts
- Life Insurance
- Long-Term Disability Insurance
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with major course work in accounting, finance, business administration or related field.
