PUBLIC SAFETY PERSONNEL RETIREMENT SYSTEM

Address:  3010 E. Camelback Rd. Suite #200
Phoenix, AZ  85016

*Please note that this position will work in a hybrid work environment with approximately 1 to 2 days a week in the office and the remaining 3 to 4 days a week remote.*

Salary: $77,958 - $109,706 

Grade: 28

Closing Date: May 18, 2026

The mission of Public Safety Personnel Retirement System is to deliver unparalleled service in providing retirement benefits to Arizona’s community of police officers, firefighters, corrections officers, judicial and elected officials. PSPRS serves approximately 60,000 active and retired public employees and is nationally recognized for its administrative and pension management excellence. We offer competitive pay and excellent benefits to those eager to serve our membership and mission. Interested applicants can visit www.psprs.com to learn more about our agency.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Arizona Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Portfolio Analyst. Under the supervision of the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and in cooperation with the Senior Portfolio Manager, the Portfolio Analyst is responsible to assist in the management and oversight of the Investment Department's front and back-office operations as it relates to research, analysis, project management, portfolio performance reporting and information management. Other functions may include but not limited to: preparation of financial and performance reports using Microsoft Office products or other financial software; portfolio risk analytics; organization of financial documents, organization of communications and documents relating to due diligence and investigation; and monthly written and verbal communication with Executive Team and Board of Trustees.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

• Handle general organization and data management relating to the underwriting and monitoring of potential and current investments.
• Ensure due diligence files are complete.
• Communicate with internal staff, external consultants, and investment managers to collect relevant files.
• Collect information, perform research and analyze market opportunities, ensuring due diligence steps are complete when investment decisions are made.
• Perform ad-hoc quantitative and qualitative analysis using primary and secondary information for both routine and anomalous projects.
• Synthesize important details and writing memos for internal review.
• Preparation of financial and performance reports using Microsoft Office products or other financial software; including assisting in the preparation of reports for the Board of Trustees.
  

Knowledge of:

• Economics and accounting, financial markets, principles and practices in capital markets.
• Statistical modeling; econometrics, regression analysis, supervised and unsupervised modeling techniques.
• Compliance and audit principles and practices.
• Project management principles and practices.

Skill in:

• Quantitative analysis.
• Statistical modeling.
• Conducting primary and secondary research.
• Writing.
• Auditing and/or project management.

Ability to:

• Think critically.
• Meet deadlines while managing multiple projects.
• Accept a high degree of responsibility.
• Take initiative to solve complex process improvement tasks.
  

• Bachelor's degree in business management, finance, accounting or another closely related field or 4 years of experience in one or more areas of accounting, auditing, research, efficiency and/or project management, analytics, organizing work flows and developing process for back office efficiencies.
• Advanced degree preferred.
  

Employment is contingent on the selected applicant passing a background investigation to include credit and criminal history.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

At PSPRS, we promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility, a learning environment and a team oriented culture. Among the many benefits of a career with PSPRS, are 10 paid holidays per year, accrual of sick and annual leave, affordable medical benefits, participation in the Arizona State Retirement Plan (after 6 months of employment), optional participation in a 457 deferred compensation program, and employer matching on employee deferrals in the 457 plan (limited to a matching of 6% of salary on a per pay period basis).

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note that enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact Andrew Goodwin at 602-296-3738 or agoodwin@psprs.com for assistance.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting Andrew Goodwin at agoodwin@psprs.com. Requests should be made as early as possible to arrange the accommodation.

All newly hired employees will be subject to E-Verify Employment Eligibility Verification.