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

Don't miss your chance to apply. We are accepting applications beginning March 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (PST), until the first 400 applications are received or by April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PST), whichever occurs first.

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, anticipated to start July 2025, 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-A, Bulletin Number 25-05

TYPE OF RECRUITMENT: Open Competitive Job Opportunity

APPLICATION FILING PERIOD: Online applications will be accepted starting March 13, 2025, at 4:30 p.m. (PST). Filing will be suspended after the first 400 applications are received or by April 10, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. (PST), whichever occurs first. Applications received after the first 400 or 5:00 p.m. (PST) will not be considered.

ABOUT LACERA:

The Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA) administers and manages the $80 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 194,000 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.

ABOUT THE POSITION:

The Finance Analyst I Fellow participates in a structured on-the-job training program designed to provide the participant with the necessary skills and knowledge in the field of Investments for preparation into an entry-level Investment position.

Positions allocable to this class typically report to an assigned supervisor and/or mentor and receive on-the-job training inclusive of both theoretical understanding and practical application. The Finance Analyst I Fellow participates in a 12-to-24-month training program. Incumbents are expected to develop and demonstrate progressively increasing skills and independence of action as they gain experience and proficiency in the field of Investments.

VACANCYINFORMATION:

This is a county temporary position of limited duration. Incumbents participate in a two-year program. The vacancy is in the Investments Division.

Work Schedule:

This full-time temporary position is required to work a 5/40 schedule (e.g. an eight (8) hour day, Monday through Friday) for at least the first twelve (12) months of employment. The Investment Office currently works a hybrid work model with all staff members in the office two (2) days per week (generally Monday and Wednesday) and the third Thursday of every month, and as organizational needs warrant. LACERA may revise the hybrid work model at its discretion, as circumstances warrant.

To view the complete job description for this classification, please see link below:

Finance Analyst I, LACERA

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Economics, Business Management or a related field.
Two (2) years' analytical experience in a financial environment such as banking, private investment fund management, public pension fund management, or real estate management at the corporate level.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Knowledge of financial, economic, and investment markets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Skilled working collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• Capable of applying analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong Communication skills.

Knowledge of: General knowledge of financial, economic, and/or investment markets; principals and applications of Microsoft Office Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and correct English usage, grammar, spelling, punctuation and vocabulary.

Ability to: Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing; work in a team-oriented environment; understand and follow oral and written directions; apply analytical and problem-solving skills; implement high attention to detail; establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external staff.

EXAMINATION CONTENT

An evaluation of Training and Experience based on application information and supplemental questionnaire, weighted at 100%.

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.

Passing this examination and being placed on the eligible register does not guarantee an offer of employment.

EXAMINATION NOTIFICATIONS

All notifications including invitation letters will be sent electronically to the email address provided on the application. It is important that you provide a valid email address. Please add lalvarez-nunez@lacera.com, info@governmentjobs.com, to your email address and list of approved senders to prevent email notifications from being filtered as spam/junk/clutter mail. Test scores/results cannot be given over the telephone.

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

DO NOT select "Off" under Email Preferences within your profile or click "Unsubscribe" on our notices if you would like LACERA to notify you regarding your application status, test schedules, and other important information pertaining to your candidacy for this position.

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.

APPLICATION AND FILING INFORMATION

Application must be submitted online. The following MUST be attached during the submission of your online application.

• A cover letter with your contact information, telephone number, and email address, and;
• A résumé.

The resume and cover letter MUST detail your education, analytical experience in a financial environment (if applicable), and your qualifications. On your cover letter include why you are interested in the Finance Analyst I, LACERA Fellowship position and how this position would help you meet your professional goals.

REQUESTED MATERIALS MUST BE SUBMITTED at time of application submission.

Applicants can check the status of their applications at any time by logging into their account on www.governmentjobs.com.

The acceptance of an employment application depends upon whether or not an applicant has provided adequate information that clearly demonstrates meeting the Minimum Requirements for the position as stated above. Please complete the application and supplemental questionnaire thoroughly and completely. Information provided in the supplemental questionnaire must be reflected in the application to be considered.

Failure to provide complete information on the employment application and on the supplemental questionnaire will impact the assessment of an applicant's qualifications and acceptance in the selection process.

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

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

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.

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, salary earned, 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.

TO APPLY ONLINE GO TO: www.lacera.com and click on the Careers link. Faxed, emailed, or hardcopy (paper) applications will not be accepted.