Retirement Investment Officer - CompliancePrint (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/iowa/jobs/newprint/4779849) ApplyRetirement Investment Officer - ComplianceSalary $110,760.00 - $157,539.20 AnnuallyLocation Des Moines - 50321 - Polk County, IAJob TypeFull-timeJob Number25-01838Agency553 Iowa Public Employees' Retirement System (IPERS)Opening Date01/06/2025Closing Date1/19/2025 11:59 PM CentralLinkedIn Tag#LI-POSTPoint of [email protected]
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Job DescriptionThe Iowa Public Employees’ Retirement System is looking for qualified candidates for aRetirement Investment Officer – Complianceposition with the Internal Compliance section of the Risk Management and Compliance Division.The successful candidate will act as IPERS’ authoritative expert on internal and external investment compliance topics to safeguard IPERS’ assets, and ensure IPERS’ investments are managed in compliance with Federal and State laws, and Investment Board and internal policies.Responsibilities include:
Establish an Investment Compliance Program which includes creating a work plan that includes program objectives, priorities, strategies, policies, procedures financial and staffing resource requirements.
Review and provide ongoing monitoring for all investment manager contracts and fee calculations for compliance with agreed upon terms.
Maintain awareness of negotiations and proposed contract terms with potential investment managers and offer input on compliance matters.
Provide written summary of completed compliance reviews and report deficiencies to the appropriate staff.
Monitor proposed and newly issued state and federal rules and regulations to determine their affect on IPERS investment program.
Analyze and recommend policies, procedures and other internal controls to mitigate risk.
Provide executive-level guidance on investment compliance efforts concerning the most significant risks facing the agency.
Monitor internal and third-party investment software services for data accuracy and protection of IPERS’ confidential information.
Collect, analyze, and interpret current and historical investment data that may indicate financial anomalies.
Ensure Board and staff compliance with investment policies and procedures.
Conduct periodic staff training and serve as a resource for staff on investment compliance issues.
What We Offer:
Health, Dental, Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance – Insurance begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment. 2025 health and dental premiums can be foundhere (https://das.iowa.gov/media/4378/download?inline=) .
Paid time off – separate vacation and sick leave – accruals begin on day one.
Paid holidays (nine per year)
Flex Spending Accounts (medical and dependent care)
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (IPERS)
Voluntary Retirement Plan (Retirement Investors Club)
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