Oregon State Treasury announces search for real estate investment officer

The Oregon State Treasury is seeking an investment officer to help oversee the $8.7 billion real estate portfolio in the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund.

The new position was approved by the 2017 Oregon Legislature and will improve staff capacity and expertise in the diversified real estate portfolio.

The real estate portfolio is a key asset class for the Oregon Public Employees Retirement Fund, which had a value of $77 billion at the end of 2017. The new officer will join an existing portfolio management team that oversees private partnership relationships with holdings both domestic and overseas.

Qualified candidates must possess a minimum of ten years’ experience reviewing, analyzing or managing portfolios and a solid understanding of real estate investment strategies. He or she must have earned a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Economics, Business or a related field, or a Bachelor's Degree demonstrating the capacity for the requisite knowledge and skills.

The Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation or working toward the CFA designation is preferred.

The Oregon State Treasury is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse workforce.

The deadline to apply is March 9. For more information, visit the Oregon State Treasury careers page, at https://www.oregon.gov/treasury/AboutTreasury/Pages/Job-Opportunities.aspx