Assistant Director, Accounting Invest Operations

STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking an Assistant Director, Accounting Investment Operations to join the Finance/Investment team.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio’s educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation’s largest retirement systems, serving nearly 550,000 active, inactive, and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion as of June 30, 2025, in assets and paying more than $7 billion in benefits annually.

STRS Ohio provides a competitive pay, and a comprehensive benefits package including on-site parking, educational assistance, subsidized medical insurance, fully paid dental and life insurance, vacation and sick leave, retirement benefits and on-site fitness center.  At STRS Ohio, you can experience rewarding work in a professional, business casual work environment. We welcome, celebrate, and promote respect for everyone. We are continually seeking bright and talented individuals to join our team.

Compensation:

$162,830-$252,387

Work Schedule:

8:00am-5:00pm Monday-Friday (Onsite)

General Summary:

Under the direction of the controller, this position will partner closely with investments, information technology services, finance, legal and compliance leaders to ensure the Investment Operations group supports efficient execution, control and insight across all investment activities. Lead the Investment Operations group that supports the day-to-day investment activity for State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) internally and externally managed public and private market investments.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee daily investment operations for the full investment life cycle of both public and private investments, including trade support, reconciliations, corporate actions, cash flow processing and coordination of investment manager additions and terminations.

• Supervise the maintenance and integrity of STRS Ohio’s Investment Book of Record (IBOR) and Order Management System (OMS) platforms (SimCorp, Triton, Bloomberg AIM).

• Manage and oversee the Investment Operations teams, including planning, prioritizing and directing projects and tasks. Provide leadership and direction for the teams, including succession planning and staffing. Participate in all aspects of the Performance Management Process by providing input and feedback on associate performance and goals.

• Oversee the design and continuous improvement of workflows to enable effective, efficient, scalable and robust investment operations. 

• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships with investments, information technology services, legal, compliance and finance teams to enable enterprise-wide alignment and execution.

The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by persons assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the persons so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct and control the work of employees under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or equivalent required.

• Master’s degree or industry-related investment finance certifications, such as CPA, CFA or CFA-related, etc. required.

• Ten years of progressive leadership experience in investment operations or middle office functions within the asset management industry required.

• Pension industry experience preferred. 

• Comprehensive understanding of operational processes, including internally and externally managed domestic and global, and best practices across the front, middle, and back office.

• Demonstrated and hands-on experience implementing or managing SimCorp Dimension, Bloomberg AIM or comparable platforms.

• Demonstrated ability to lead, coach and mentor associates and peers and foster a culture of teamwork required.

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer Statement

State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS) is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin (ancestry), military status, disability, age, genetic information, sexual orientation, or caregiver status, in making employment-related decisions about an individual.

Visa/Sponsorship

To be offered a position with STRS Ohio, you must be either a U.S. citizen or possess proper legal authorization to work in the U.S. for the type of job you are seeking. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship.

ADA Statement

STRS Ohio is committed to ensuring access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodations across all its services, activities, programs, and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.  

Posting Drug-Free Workplace Statement

The State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) is a drug-free workplace. The use of recreational marijuana and non-medical cannabis is strictly prohibited.

Pre-Employment Drug Testing

All final candidates tentatively selected for employment will be required to undergo a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. This screening includes testing for illegal substances, including marijuana. A positive test result will disqualify the applicant from employment unless valid medical documentation is provided for legally prescribed medications or a physician’s recommendation for medical marijuana.

Pre-Employment Background Investigation

The final candidate selected for this position will be subject to a criminal background check. STRS Ohio will conduct an individualized assessment of any prior criminal convictions before making a determination regarding employment eligibility.