Business Architecture - Tech Infrastructure Manager

Job Description and Duties

An executive search firm will be assisting in the recruitment process for this position. Your application package will be forwarded to their team for consideration.

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding virtual interviews on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We look forward to meeting with you!

Do you have technology experience actively supporting and advancing investment strategies?
Do you have advanced analytical skills and thrive in a fast-paced agile environment?
Do you possess strong lead qualities and have excellent communication skills?
If so, the Investment Technology Manager position could be right for you!

The Investment Technology & Performance (ITP) group within the Investment Office (INVO) is responsible for overseeing data and technology used to manage the Public Employees' Retirement Fund (PERF) and Affiliate Funds, and drive our CalPERS mission. The team is currently seeking an Associate Investment Manager (AIM) to be dedicated to our Investment Data and Technology Modernization Initiative, acting as subject matter expert and investment technology lead, representing the Business Architecture team.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Assisting with modeling business workflows, associated technologies, and data sources, with the goal of mapping the workflow to business capabilities
• Assist in the design, assessment, enhancement, and on-going oversight of the technical solutions, technology processes, control framework, and services needed to efficiently manage the end-to-end investment technology platform
• Provide input into optimizing investment related processes and identifying gaps in capability models
• Oversee and coordinate with external technology service providers and internal stakeholders
• Create and/or maintain procedures and controls to implement new investment technology platforms
• Oversee the evolution of the business capability model, ensuring completeness and coherence of solutions
• Model business and/or data architectures

Telework Information : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: CalPERS does not participate in E-verify for employment authorization purposes.

This position will run until filled with cutoff dates for review every Friday until filled.

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Special Requirements

Recruitment Process
An executive search firm will be assisting in the recruitment process for this position. Your application package will be forwarded to their team for consideration.

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to any type of job offer. To find and take an exam, visit the CalHR’s CalCareers website .

Career Services & Outreach

Need help with your state application, resume, Statement of Qualifications, or interview preparation?

The CalPERS Career Services & Outreach (CSO) team provides comprehensive support throughout the CalPERS hiring process. Our services include one-on-one online consultations for application assistance, Statement of Qualification review, and interview preparation. To schedule an appointment and receive personalized guidance from our team, please use the following link: CalPERS Career Services Consultations .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

• Experience in asset management or pension fund industry
• Experience in large investment technology and process implementations
• Experience analyzing investment technology products, tools, and technologies
• Experience in analyzing business requirements and developing technical specifications for investment systems
• Experience with utilization of Investment/Accounting Books of Record
• Experience in change management
• Knowledge of investment strategies and security types
• Knowledge of vendor management practices
• Understanding formal and agile project management approaches
• Flexibility to handle new functionality and learn new skills to support investment strategies or products
• Ability to interact effectively with senior portfolio managers to evaluate, design and implement technology solutions
• Ability to communicate complex subjects effectively
• Ability to define and oversee technology and process improvements as needed
• Advanced degree or certification preferable (e.g. CFA, MBA, CPA, Investment Foundations, Comp. Sci.)

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:

• Alternate Work Schedules
• Flexible Work Hours
• Onsite childcare facility
• Onsite fitness center
• Onsite café and nearby restaurants
• Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change
• Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays

For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Background Investigation
In addition to Live Scan, this position requires additional background screening prior to employment.

Surety Bond
Must be able to qualify for a Surety Bond.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.