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Investment Intern

Recruitment #17-008998-0008

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Introduction

The Maryland State Retirement and Pension System is charged with the fiduciary responsibility for properly administering the retirement and pension allowances of more than 147,000 retirees and beneficiaries as well as the future benefits for more than 246,000 active and former members.  These groups include state government employees, teachers, law enforcement personnel, legislators, judges and local government employees and fire fighters whose employers have elected to participate in the system.

GRADE

9998

LOCATION OF POSITION

Maryland State Retirement Agency

120 East Baltimore Street

Baltimore, MD  21202

Main Purpose of Job

The Investment Division of the Maryland State Retirement Agency seeks bright, highly motivated individuals to join our Investment Analyst Summer Internship Program. The Investment Division is responsible for investing the assets of the Maryland State Retirement and Pension System, totaling over $45 Billion as of December 31, 2016. Summer interns will work in one or more areas of the Investment Division, which could include Public Equities, Fixed Income, Real Estate, Private Equity or Absolute Return. Must successfully pass a background check.

POSITION DUTIES

  • Work with Investment Staff on new projects to enhance the organization's knowledgebase in assigned asset classes.
  • Participate in meetings with the System's external investment managers.
  • Perform data analysis, compile information, and develop presentations as requested.
  • Assist with some administrative work.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  • Junior or Senior status in college
  • All Majors are considered

DESIRED OR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Intellectual curiosity and strong problem solving skills
  • Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and PowerPoint

SELECTION PROCESS

Applicants may be evaluated based on education, training and experience in relation to the requirements and qualifications listed for the position.  You must possess the minimum qualifications in order to be selected for this recruitment.  Therefore, it is essential that you provide complete and accurate information on your application.  Report all related education, experience, dates and hours of work. 

Credit is given for relevant part-time, temporary or volunteer experience based on the number of hours per week.  All information concerning your qualifications must be included on your application and submitted by the closing date.  We will not consider incomplete applications.

Successful candidates will be placed on the employment (eligible) list for at least one year. Applicants must be legally authorized under the United States Immigration Reform Act to be hired.

BENEFITS

Contractual employees who work for an agency covered under the State Employee and Retiree Health and Welfare Benefits Program (the Program), have a current employment contract and work 30 or more hours a week (or on average 130 hours per month), may be eligible for subsidized health benefits coverage for themselves and their dependents.  As a contractual employee, you will be responsible for paying 25% of the premiums for your medical and prescription coverage, including any eligible dependents you have enrolled. The State of Maryland will subsidize the remaining 75% of the cost for these benefits. You can also elect to enroll in dental coverage, accidental death and dismemberment insurance, and life insurance, but will be responsible to pay the full premium for these benefits.

FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS

The online application process is STRONGLY preferred. If you are unable to apply online, you may submit a paper application (to be received in our office by the closing date) to:

Department of Budget and Management

Recruitment and Examination Division

Attn: Kigen Waugh

301 W. Preston Street,

Room 608

Baltimore, MD  21201

Should additional information regarding this recruitment be required, please contact:

Kigen Waugh, HR Analyst

Phone: 410-767-4933

Email : kigen.waugh@maryland.gov

We will not consider information submitted after the recruitment closing date.

Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.

TTY Users: call via Maryland Relay

As an equal opportunity employer, Maryland is committed to recruiting, retaining and promoting employees who are reflective of the State's diversity.




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