Senior Securities Trader

STRS Ohio, STRS

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is seeking a Senior Securities Trader to join its Investments Team. Approximately 70% of STRS Ohio’s investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals. STRS Ohio’s investment returns for the one-, three-, five-, and 10-year time periods ending June 30, 2022, ranked in the top 10% of Callan’s public fund sponsor database of more than 200 public funds. STRS Ohio also outperformed its benchmark for each of these time periods.

STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s leading retirement systems serving over 500,000 active, inactive and retired public-school teachers and university faculty members, managing approximately $90 billion in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio offers competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, medical, dental, and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits, and an on-site fitness center.

STRS Ohio provides rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment and welcomes, celebrates and promotes respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

Salary: Competitive Pay

The Role:

Under the direction of the head trader, responsible for all aspects of STRS Ohio’s trading operation. Assist portfolio managers by providing market intelligence to successfully implement portfolio strategies. The successful candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment with the ability to multitask while paying special attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Buy and sell global equity and equity derivative securities as directed by the portfolio managers, Equities.
• Provide technical market analysis to portfolio managers and industry analysts.
• Participate in the development, coordination and implementation of global order flow, portfolio, and derivative trading strategies.
• Evaluate prospective Brokerages and services and make recommendations based on their merits.
• Analyze and rate trading capabilities of major Wall Street brokerage houses to enhance STRS Ohio execution of transactions.
• Assist the securities processing section with clearing and settlement procedures and resolve trading-related problems.