Are you ready to make a meaningful impact on Pennsylvania's public funds? The Treasury Department's Bureau of Cash Management & Investments is seeking a strategic, analytical, and highly collaborative Manager of Investment Strategies to support oversight of more than $50 billion in Commonwealth assets. The ideal candidate is a seasoned investment professional with institutional investing experience, strong legislative and policy awareness, exceptional communication abilities, and a proven record of building productive relationships with executive leadership, external partners, and public stakeholders. If you are inspired by public service and ready to contribute to a mission driven organization, we encourage you to apply today!
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.
This position supports financial oversight, strategic analysis, and collaborative work across many areas of public investing. It places you in a key role that helps maintain strong investment practices and reliable communication with partners. As a Manager for Investment Strategies, you will perform the following duties:
The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.
This position supports financial oversight, strategic analysis, and collaborative work across many areas of public investing. It places you in a key role that helps maintain strong investment practices and reliable communication with partners. As a Manager for Investment Strategies, you will perform the following duties:
- Investment Due Diligence: Lead initial and ongoing review across Treasury portfolios
- Policy Evaluation: Research and analyze legislative and policy proposals affecting investment activities
- Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitate legislative engagement and interactions with state agencies involved in investment pools
- Committee Management: Oversee agendas, documentation, minutes, and deliverable tracking for the Treasury Investment Committee
- Data and Reporting: Prepare documentation for budget hearings and support improvements in quarterly and annual reporting
- Transparency Support: Coordinate data collection and prepare responses for Right-to-Know requests while upholding Treasury values
Work Schedule and Additional Information:
- Full-time employment
- Work hours are 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.
- Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 2 days per week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time. Additional details may be provided during the interview.
- Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
- You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, business administration, economics, or related field; and ten years of experience in institutional investing, public finance, or commercial banking; or a professional certification in an active status equivalent to a CFA, CPA, CTP, CRM, CAIA, etc; or
- An equivalent combination of experience and training
Additional Requirements:
- You must have experience regularly interacting with executive leadership, employees, external stakeholders, or members of the public in a professional setting that required you to communicate effectively, build collaborative working relationships, and resolve sensitive or complex issues.
- You must have experience presenting complex financial, policy, or operational information to diverse audiences, including senior leadership or external stakeholders.
- You must have experience working independently in a high-stakes environment where decisions required sound judgement, professionalism, and adherence to established policies.
- You must have experience using Microsoft Office tools.
- You must be able to perform essential job functions.
Preferred Qualifications (not required):
- Experience managing multiple priorities or projects simultaneously in a role that required strong organization, follow-through, and accountability
- Experience servin in a role that required maintaining confidentiality, professionalism, and a high level of integrity when handling sensitive financial or operational information
Legal Requirements:
- A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.
How to Apply:
- Your application must include a resume.
- If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
- Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
- Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.
- All application materials and interview responses must reflect the applicant’s own experience, qualifications, and work. Applicants may use generative AI tools for preparation purposes only. Use of AI to misrepresent or falsify information, or to assist during interviews, is not permitted. Review the Guidance for Generative AI Tools & Job Seekers for additional information.
Veterans:
- Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.
Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
- 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.