Finance Analyst I, LACERA Fellowship (County Temporary) at LACERA – Pasadena, California

LACERA is recruiting highly motivated and career-minded individuals to fill the position of Finance Analyst I, LACERA Fellowship.

The Fellowship Program: Appointees will participate in LACERA’s two-year Finance Analyst I Fellowship Program. The program provides comprehensive and immersive training for aspiring investment professionals and consists of rigorous training modules, hands-on projects, and direct mentoring from experienced professionals in the industry. This program is designed to equip participants with essential skills and knowledge in institutional investing, preparing them for entry-level investment positions. The Fellowship Program is intended to last no more than two years and does not guarantee employment with LACERA beyond this period.

EXAMINATION INFORMATION: Examination Number 9-0767-B, Bulletin Number 26-08

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Online applications will be accepted starting Wednesday, April 1, 2026. This examination will remain open until LACERA's hiring needs are met and is subject to closure without prior notice.

ABOUT LACERA:

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $90+ billion retirement fund for the County of Los Angeles. We provide retirement, disability, and death benefits to eligible County Employees and their Beneficiaries, and collect, deposit, invest, and manage retirement funds collected from the County, Outside Districts, and County Employees. LACERA is one of the largest county retirement associations in the United States with over 200,000 members. Our Membership is comprised of individuals from a diverse range of careers, age groups, and ethnicities - all contributing to the greater welfare of Los Angeles County.

LACERA is located in Gateway Plaza at 300 North Lake Avenue in the beautiful City of Pasadena. The building is easily accessible from the Foothill Freeway (210) and the Metro Lake Station. We offer convenient free parking for staff members in our secure structure adjacent to the building in addition to a robust rideshare program providing commuting alternatives such as ride-matching, vanpool, carpool, parking services and more. Prioritizing health, well-being, and sustainability, Gateway Plaza is a Class “A” office building, LEED Gold Certified and EPA Energy Star Certified. With a Walkability Score of 91, LACERA staff members are able to easily enjoy the approximately 150 shops, food, and dining options that make up the popular South Lake Avenue District.

Our members dedicate their careers to contributing to the welfare of Los Angeles County. For their service, the County contributes to their promised benefits, and LACERA is dedicating to serving them in return throughout their career and their life afterwards.

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Finance Analyst I, LACERA

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will meet the position's requirements and possess the following:

• Knowledge and understanding of financial, economic, and investment markets.
• Proficiency utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to collaborate effectively in a team-oriented environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.

To receive credit for the above desirable qualifications, your application must clearly describe your experience.

Knowledge of: Financial, economic, and/or investment markets; principles and practical application of Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; proper use of English grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing; collaborate effectively within a team environment; comprehend and carry out both oral and written instructions; apply analytical and problem-solving skills; demonstrate high attention to detail; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues and external partners.

APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS AND MUST ACHIEVE A PASSING SCORE OF 70 OR HIGHER ON THE WEIGHTED PORTION OF THE EXAMINATION IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON THE ELIGIBLE REGISTER.

Eligible Information: The names of candidates receiving a passing grade will be placed on the eligible register in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months following the date of promulgation.

Claims of not receiving the email notification to the email address provided on the official application will not be considered as an acceptable reason to authorize an early or late examination administration.

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APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online and MUST include the required attachments:

• A cover letter with your contact information (telephone number and email address), detailing your educational background and experience within a financial environment, include why you are interested in the Finance Analyst I Fellowship, and how this position will help you achieve your professional goals.
• A current résumé, detailing the month and year you began and ended employment, name of organization, title or position held, and a brief description of your experience.
• A copy of your official diploma or official and/or unofficial transcripts, as applicable.

The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the requirements for the position as stated above. Applicants may check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on www.governmentjobs.com.

Education Section: In the space provided for education, include the names and addresses of schools attended, and number of credits, degree, and/or certificate(s) earned.

In order to receive credit for any college course work, or college degree, such as an Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate degree, or for completion of a certificate program, you must include a legible copy of the official diploma, official and/or unofficial transcripts, or an official letter from the accredited institution which shows the area of specialization or official certificate(s) at the time of filing or within ten (10) business days from application submission date. Failure to provide the appropriate documentation may result in your application being rejected as incomplete and will be removed from consideration.

Employment History: Your employment history should be listed in order beginning with the most recent. For each job held, provide the name and address of your employer, your job titles, beginning and ending dates, description of work performed, and reason for leaving. If you have worked in more than one position for one employer, please list each job title and/or area of assignment separately to demonstrate your experience in various assignments/occupational areas. Part-time experience will be evaluated on the basis of its fractional equivalent of a 40-hour workweek.

Response indicating "See application", "See resume", or copy and paste of general work experience is not sufficient or a qualifying response. Applications submitted without complete work history and supplemental questions not completed in their entirety will be rejected as incomplete.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the completed application or supplemental questionnaire.

TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO: LACERA's job opportunities at www.governmentjobs.com/careers/lacera. Faxed, emailed, or hardcopy (paper) applications will not be accepted.