Texas Employees Retirement System, Austin, is searching for a director of investment risk and tactical allocations, confirmed Mary Jane Wardlow, spokeswoman for the $23.7 billion system.
It is a new position. Executive search firm EFL Associates is assisting.
“The ERS board authorized this position to coincide with the introduction of new classes, along with the launch of other developments, like our emerging managers program,” Ms. Wardlow said in a telephone interview. “You can see from the job description that responsibilities will cover the spectrum, with regard to overall risk management and tactical allocation.”
The position will be open until filled, according to the job posting, which is available on the retirement system's website at www.ers.state.tx.us/About_ERS/Careers/Job_Postings/722-Director_of_Investment_Risk___Tactical_Allocation.
For more information, contact Elena McCall, assistant vice president of EFL Associates, by e-mail at [email protected] or by phone at 720-200-7021.