Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Join one of the largest institutional investors in the United States as a Senior Investment Officer at the Missouri Local Government Employees Retirement System (LAGERS). With over $11 billion in assets under management, LAGERS plays a critical role in securing the retirement future of Missouri’s local government employees.

LAGERS employs a diversified, multi-asset investment strategy across public and private equity, fixed income, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, and hedge funds. As part of our growing, collaborative investment team, you will contribute across three key verticals: risk management, investment strategy, and manager research. In this role, you will leverage your expertise to drive long-term outperformance while managing volatility relative to our policy benchmark. Your contributions will enhance the team’s ability to clearly articulate the sources of value-added returns and support LAGERS’ mission of retirement security.

At LAGERS, you’ll find more than just a job, you’ll find purpose. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful impact through your work.

LAGERS is headquartered in Jefferson City, Missouri’s historic capital, situated along the Missouri River. The area offers a high quality of life with affordable living, short commutes, strong schools, and ample recreational activities. Whether you choose to live in Jefferson City or nearby Columbia, home to the University of Missouri, you’ll enjoy convenient access to both Kansas City and St. Louis.

Salary: $197,000 starting annual salary is negotiable and will depend upon experience, qualifications, and the value the candidate brings to the organization.

LAGERS benefits include:

• 100% employer paid health insurance for you, your spouse or domestic partner, and eligible dependents on DAY 1 of your employment,
• 100% employer paid Vision, Dental, Life, Long-term Disability and IDShield for you on DAY 1 of your employment,
• Defined Benefit Retirement Plan providing lifetime monthly retirement benefits at no cost to you,
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with employer match,
• 12 paid holidays per year plus 
• Annual Leave - starting at 15 days per year,
• Sick Leave – 15 days per year, and opportunities for 
• LinkedIn Learning at no cost, professional development reimbursements and so much more…

The Senior Investment Officer provides expertise in investment strategy, asset allocation, risk management, and manager selection. In this role, you will develop investment strategies, ensure portfolio risks and allocations remain aligned with objectives, collaborate with external advisors, and supervise investment staff. You will also play a key role in building and shaping the investment team. 

Job Functions:

• Lead Investment Strategy and Portfolio Management: Drive multi-asset investment strategies, portfolio construction, and risk management to achieve long-term performance goals.
• Provide Market and Manager Oversight: Monitor global markets and economic trends and lead the evaluation and ongoing oversight of external investment managers.
• Financial Analysis and Reporting: Oversee modeling, forecasting, and performance attribution, ensuring transparent reporting to the Board and all other stakeholders.
• Foster Leadership and Collaboration: Mentor and develop team members, promote cross-department collaboration, and build strong relationships with external partners.
• Ideal education and experience for Senior Investment Officer:
• Seven years of experience in investment analysis, portfolio management, or other related roles. Additional consideration will be given to a candidate with at least 5 years of experience and holds the CFA designation and or a Master’s Degree.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, accounting, economics, finance, mathematics, or related field required.
• A Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) is required.

** Candidates with fewer years of experience may be considered for an Investment Officer position, with opportunities for growth into the senior role.

Recruitment Schedule:

• Our application deadline is November 14, 2025, or until the position is filled.
• We will conduct pre-screening phone calls with applicants who meet the criteria listed above.
• Our Chief Investments Officer will schedule interviews with best fit candidates throughout the recruitment schedule.

As part of our application process, it is required that each applicant must complete a Culture Index Survey. The survey is a 2-question survey which will take 5-8 minutes to complete. For full consideration, both your application and survey must be submitted. After you apply, the link will be emailed to you or after you apply click the link. Missouri Lagers

Compensation details: 197000-246000

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