INVESTMENT ANALYST

Date: Sep 24, 2025

Req ID: 53137

Location:

LIttle Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: AR PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT

Anticipated Starting Salary: 58,700

Position Number:22094628

County: Pulaski

Posting End Date:10/01/2025

Anticipated Starting Salary:$58,700 annually

Who We Are:

At APERS, you will be part of a team that serves over 100,000 active members and retirees from across the state of Arkansas. As the state’s second-largest retirement system, we manage a trust fund of over $11 billion and we distribute over $600 million dollars in benefits to our retirees and beneficiaries each year. On a daily basis, you will have an opportunity to make a positive impact, as you help us achieve our mission of providing a secure income in retirement to our members and their beneficiaries.

What We Value:

APERS is seeking knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and service-minded individuals to build our team. Our employees serve our members with a positive attitude and strive to exceed our members’ expectations with their accuracy and willingness to go above and beyond. They collaborate with their coworkers and treat others respectfully as they work to meet the needs of our members. We hold our employees to high standards of quality, and we help them develop the knowledge and skill necessary to achieve excellence in their roles.

What We Offer:

Health insurance and supplemental dental, vision, and other plans
Employer-paid life insurance
Annual leave and sick leave
11 paid holidays and 8 hours Children’s Educational Activity Leave (CEAL) annually
Defined benefit retirement plan with 5 year-vesting
Optional 457(b) deferred compensation retirement plan
Career service recognition program
Paid parking
Business casual dress including nice jeans

Position Information

Job Series: Financial – Investment

Classification: Investment Analyst

Class Code: FIN04P

Pay Grade: SPC01

Salary Range: $58,700 – $86,876

Job Summary

The Investment Analyst is responsible for researching, analyzing, and evaluating investment opportunities to support decision-making and optimize portfolio performance. This role involves examining financial data, market trends, and economic conditions in an attempt to develop recommendations. The Investment Analyst plays a key role in identifying risks, maximizing returns, and contributing to the success of investment strategies.

Primary Responsibilities

Conduct thorough research on companies, industries, and market trends to identify potential investment opportunities. Analyze financial statements, balance sheets, and performance indicators to assess the viability of investments. Create financial models to forecast potential returns and evaluate investment risks. Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations summarizing findings and investment recommendations. Collaborate with portfolio managers and other team members to develop and refine investment strategies. Monitor portfolio performance and market developments to provide ongoing recommendations for adjustments. Stay updated on economic trends, geopolitical events, and regulatory changes that could impact financial markets. Attend industry conferences, investor meetings, or earnings calls to gather relevant insights.

Knowledge and Skills

Strong analytical and quantitative skills for evaluating financial data and building models. Excellent written and verbal communication abilities to present complex findings clearly. Keen attention to detail and the ability to interpret large sets of data accurately. An interest in staying informed about financial markets, economic trends, and global developments.

Minimum Qualifications

A bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, economics, business administration, or a related field. Coursework in financial analysis, statistics, portfolio management, or economics. Professional certifications such as Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) or Financial Risk Manager (FRM) may be required and may enhance career prospects.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Veteran Preference: A copy of a DD-214 (long Form for veteran) or a letter from the Veteran’s Administration (for the spouse of a veteran) must be submitted with your application to be considered for Veteran Preference. Please note that if you do not submit the proper documentation with your application, you will not receive the preference points.

Special Application Information:

Incomplete applications will not be considered. List current/most recent job first. Account for all time periods including unemployment, self-employment, and military service. A resume may be attached to your required online application form; however, it may not be used as a substitute for completing any part of our application. Currently, there is a 6.00% mandatory employee pre-tax contribution to the APERS retirement plan and direct deposit is the required method of pay.

ONLY COMPLETED STATE OF ARKANSAS APPLICATIONS WITH WORK HISTORY WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.