COMPANY: Employees Retirement System of Texas
JOB TITLE: International Equity Analyst
LOCATION: Austin, TX 78711
JOB DESCRIPTION (Reference No. 392)

Monitors, researches and analyzes assigned geographic regions, economic sectors and companies for investment merit
and compliance with ERS Investment Policy quality constraints. Tracks portfolio positions within assigned geographic
regions and economic sectors and recommends security selection to international equity portfolio managers. Travels
domestically and internationally for company visits, industry conferences, analyst visits and other functions to
develop the knowledge, resources and contacts necessary for quality research and analysis of assigned geographic
regions, economic sectors and companies. Participates in weekly structured meetings with the international equity
portfolio managers regarding issues affecting assigned geographic regions, economic sectors and companies and
participates in ad-hoc discussions regarding same.

Produces periodic and ad hoc reports, stock screens, information packets and support materials as necessary for the
international equity portfolio managers. Maintains information databases and portfolio management systems for the
international equity portfolio managers as assigned.

Assists international equity portfolio managers and Director of International Equity in monitoring and analyzing
portfolio performance. Maintains a good working relationship with other investment staff.  Maintains a
professional relationship with brokers and other vendors and participates in the evaluation of broker
performance for the purpose of allocating trades. Complies with CFA Institute Code of Ethics and Standards of
Professional Conduct. Attends seminars, conventions and continuing education classes as necessary to maintain
professional and educational standing.


SALARY
$50K to $75K

BENEFITS
State benefits - pension, 401(k), medical, dental, life and flexible spending accounts.

SKILLS
Required Minimum Qualifications: Your application for employment must reflect how you meet each of the following
minimum qualifications.

1. Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university with a minimum of 24 hours of finance, economics,
   accounting or a combination thereof. Each year of related work experience over the required minimum may be substituted
   for 12 semester hours of the specific course work requirement.

2. Four years of equity research and/or portfolio management work experience. Each level of the CFA program successfully
   completed may be substituted for six months of required work experience. Master?s degree in business finance, economics
   and/or accounting may substitute for one year of work experience.

3. Experience using Bloomberg, Reuters or similar information system.

4. Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Powerpoint or other business productivity related software.

EXPERIENCE
3-5 Yrs Exp

STATUS
Full-time

TRAVEL
20% Travel