Private Equity Investment Officer II Job at Public Employees Retirement System, Sacramento County, CA

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  • Public Employees Retirement System
  • Sacramento County, CA

Job Description

Job Description and Duties

Anticipated Interview Dates: We anticipate holding virtual interviews approximately one month after the final file date. We look forward to meeting with you!

Telework Information : This position is eligible for a hybrid work schedule, with up to two days of remote work and three days or more onsite, per week.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for a visa sponsorship now or in the future. CalPERS does not participate in E-Verify for employment authorization purposes.

Effective July 1, 2025, The California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) implemented the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025). PLP 2025 directs that each employee shall receive a 3 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 5 hours of PLP 2025 leave credits, monthly. The salary range(s) included in the job advertisement do not reflect the 3 percent reduction in pay.

Come join the CalPERS Private Equity team as we work toward enhancing long-term equity returns to secure retirement benefits for our members. Private Equity at CalPERS is a dynamic, team-oriented environment with significant opportunities for growth. We partner with leading General Partners across the globe, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the success of the nation’s largest public pension fund.

The Investment Office – Private Equity (PE) team is seeking an Investment Officer II (IO II) to support the lead Investment Officer in managing and monitoring global partnerships and co-investments.

Duties include but not limited to:
  • Assist the lead Associate Investment Manager (AIM) or Investment Manager (IM) in managing private equity investments through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
  • Review legal matters impacting investments and recommend appropriate actions.
  • Monitor the progress of new partnership opportunities, including investment evaluations.
  • Support the underwriting of new investments by providing analytical and process support. 
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Special Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

All experience and education relating to the Minimum Qualifications (MQs) listed on the Classification Specification should be included in your application package to clearly demonstrate how you meet the MQs for this position. The Classification Specification is located on this Job Posting under "Minimum Requirements."

Please Note: You may need to pass an examination to establish list eligibility prior to any type of job offer. To find and take an exam, visit the CalHR’s CalCareers website .

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

  • Well-rounded, quick learner with demonstrated academic or professional performance.
  • Strong analytical or quantitative background.
  • Prior professional experience related to investment analysis, private equity, or investment management.
  • Basic understanding of benchmarking, return calculations, and pacing.
  • A high degree of initiative, professionalism, confidentiality, and ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
  • Be flexible in adapting to changes in priorities, assignments, and other interruptions that impact timelines and courses of action.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication, attention to detail, and organizational skills.
  • A comfort and appreciation for operating in a team and consensus-driven environment is a key aspect underlying success in the CalPERS environment.

Benefits

CalPERS team members are eligible for a number of benefits. Health benefits and leave programs are available for most team members. Benefit eligibility may depend on length of service and collective bargaining agreements.

Some added benefits CalPERS offers include:
  • Alternate Work Schedules
  • Flexible Work Hours
  • Onsite childcare facility
  • Onsite fitness center
  • Onsite café and nearby restaurants
  • Free onsite parking available Mondays and Fridays, subject to change 
  • Free offsite parking available with shuttle service Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays
For more details about employee benefits, visit the California Department of Human Resources website.

Additional Information

Live Scan
Candidates not currently employed at CalPERS are required to submit to a criminal history review process utilizing Live Scan fingerprinting.

CalPERS Disclosure Requirements
If employed, you may be subject to rules imposed by Personal Trading Regulations and Conflict of Interest Code that apply to CalPERS team members, which require disclosure of certain investment information and use of a designated trading platform for securities transactions, as well as filing a Statement of Economic Interest (Form 700)

Surety Bond
Must be able to qualify for a Surety Bond.

Please do not include any confidential information on any documents in your application package. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents include, but is not limited to, your social security number, date of birth, marital status, personal photos, a copy of your driver’s license, equal employment opportunity data, examination scores, and LEAP status.

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Job Tags

Permanent employment, Full time, Work at office, Remote work, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours,

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