Teachers' Retirement System of the State of Illinois

Financial Planning and Analysis

• Assist in coordinating and monitoring the investments within the Teachers’ Retirement System Global Income Strategies portfolio
• Support Senior Staff in portfolio management focusing on Public Debt and/or Strategic Credit investments
• Conduct research to validate or invalidate performance hypotheses of the fund
• Evaluate performance and compliance of investment management relationships
• Manage operational functions of the TRS Global Income Strategies portfolio

Senior Investment Analyst – Global Income Strategies

• Help source, evaluate, and prepare analyses and proposals for investments in new potential investment managers and structures.
• Evaluate the qualifications of prospective investment management relationships in accordance with investment policy, asset allocation directives and mix, diversification strategies and guidelines controlling risk/return characteristics for Global Income Strategy portfolio.
• Research the investment performance and portfolio characteristics of existing and prospective investment management relationships and asset class structures.
• Evaluate performance and portfolio characteristics to ensure compliance with the directives of the TRS Board of Trustees regarding investment objectives and constraints.
• Prepare statistical and narrative reports regarding the investment portfolios within the Global Income Strategies asset class, market factors, alternative investment prospects, and investment industry practices.
• Proactively research investment approaches, asset mixes, and portfolio management techniques to provide potential incremental return to TRS’s individual assets and at the total fund level.
• Interact at the highest level with external managers in direct management of the relationship.
• Contribute to portfolio construction and allocation decisions.
• Manage internal review of documentation and provide logistical leadership for the relevant oversight committee within the Global Income asset class.
• Assist Emerging Manager program staff, as necessary, in preparing analyses, due diligence, evaluations and proposals for administering emerging manager investment activity.
• Assist with developing the skillsets of investment analysts within the investment program.
• Perform other duties as assigned or required.

Investment Officer – Global Income Strategies

Research Analyst

• Collect, analyze, and interpret financial, actuarial, and statistical data to support internal reporting, forecasting, and legislative analysis.
• Conduct research on proposed legislation and evaluate potential impacts to TRS funding, benefits, and operations; prepare summaries and cost analyses for leadership and legislative audiences.
• Serve as a secondary liaison between the Research Department and the TRS actuary, Illinois State Actuary, and other external partners to coordinate data and ensure accuracy of reports and assumptions.
• Develop, maintain, and enhance Power BI dashboards, SQL-based reports, and other analytical tools to visualize and communicate key insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Assist in the preparation of the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR), Actuarial Valuation, and Experience Analysis reports.
• Support the development and documentation of business processes, workflows, and data management standards to improve efficiency and data integrity.
• Respond to internal and external data requests, including legislative inquiries, Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, and state or federal agency data calls.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with IT, Finance, and Communications teams to ensure alignment and consistency in reporting and analysis.
• Assist with presenting research findings and analytical insights to the Board of Trustees, senior management, and other stakeholders.
• Stay informed on pension policy trends, economic developments, and emerging data analytics tools and techniques.

Human Resources

• The HR Manager is responsible for advancing organizational effectiveness through integrated talent management, recruitment oversight, and HR systems optimization.
• This role oversees the full talent lifecycle including workforce planning, talent acquisition, development, performance, and retention.
• Collaborates with the Organizational Change Management (OCM) to support change initiatives.
• Provide strategic oversight for talent acquisition and recruitment activities, ensuring alignment with organizational values and workforce priorities.
• Utilize data from compensation platforms to provide guidance on system-wide salary grade updates.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on recruitment best practices and inclusive hiring methodologies.

Senior Investment Analyst – Global Income Strategies

Investment Officer – Global Income Strategies

Research Analyst

Human Resources Manager