STATE OF CONNECTICUT EXECUTIVE BRANCH JOBS

Investment Counsel

Recruitment #241030-3814VR-001

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Introduction

 ABOUT US:
The Office of the State Treasurer exists to provide and ensure effective financial management of public resources, high standards of professionalism and integrity, and expanding opportunity for State of Connecticut residents and businesses.  We are recruiting for an Investment Counsel to support the Pension Fund Management Division.

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Full Time, 40 hours per week
  • 1st Shift, Monday - Friday
  • Centrally located in downtown Hartford, close to major highways 
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?
  • State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service.  Click here for more information.
  • The chance to work for a Forbes top company:  State of Connecticut Ranked One of the Best Employers of 2023 - State of CT Receives National Recognition for Offering Job Growth, Competitive Benefits, and Flexible Schedule;
  • Generous paid time off (vacation, sick and personal);
  • Excellent health, dental and supplemental benefits;
  • A comprehensive pension plan.

Selection Plan

To Apply:
  • The minimum experience and training requirements must be met by the close date on the job opening, unless otherwise specified.
  • In order to receive educational credits toward qualification for this job posting, the institution must be accredited.  If the institution of higher learning is located outside of the U.S., you are responsible for providing documentation from a recognized USA accrediting service which specializes in determining foreign education equivalencies to the individual listed on this job posting. 
  • Ensure that your application is complete and detailed before submitting it. In order to comply with Public Act 21-69, the State of Connecticut is no longer asking for resumes during the initial application process. You will not be able to make revisions once your application is submitted into the JobAps system.
  • Please select all location(s) and shift(s) you are willing to work on your application. Failure to do so may result in not being considered for vacancies in that specific location or shift.
  • All application materials must be received by the recruiting agency by the time specified on the job opening for the position for which you are applying. Late applications may not be submitted and will not be considered. Exceptions are rare and limited to documented events that incapacitate a candidate during the entire duration of the job posting time period. It is the candidate’s obligation and responsibility to request an exception and provide a legally recognized justification to accommodate such exception. Requests should be made to DAS.SHRM@ct.gov.
  • For current state employees, salary calculations are not necessarily comparable from three branches of state government (i.e., Executive, Legislative, Judicial) to the other.  
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  • Interviews will be limited to candidates whose experience and training most closely meet the requirements of the position.
  • The immediate vacancy is listed above, however, applications to this recruitment may be used for future vacancies in this job class in the next twelve (12) months.
  • Candidates who are offered and accept a position with the State of Connecticut are bound by the State Code of Ethics for Public Officials and State Employees which is available at www.ct.gov/ethics.
Connect With Us:
Due to the large volume of applications received, we are unable to provide confirmation of receipt or status during the recruitment process. Updates will be available through your JobAps portal account. Should you have any questions pertaining to this recruitment, please contact Johnette Tolliver, johnette.tolliver@ct.gov.

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PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In the Office of the State Treasurer this class is accountable for providing legal advice and representation in state investment transactions and investment programs.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Reviews, structures, and negotiates investment transactions;
  • Drafts, reviews, and negotiates agreements and contracts for legal sufficiency;
  • Reviews and coordinates securities litigation efforts; 
  • Consults with the Office of the Attorney General on legal issues;
  • Researches legal issues;
  • Prepares quarterly reporting and individual case recommendations;
  • Monitors opportunities for recovery of investment losses and provides advice on foreign tax reclamations;
  • Interprets statutes and regulations related to private and public funds and investments;
  • May provide continuing legal education and securities law training; 
  • May provide legal counsel and advice;
  • Performs related duties as required. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Knowledge of
    • legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut;
    • legal research techniques;
    • the Uniform Administrative Procedures Act;
    • relevant investment procedures, regulations and terminology;
    • and understanding of legal and contractual agreements;
    • and ability to interpret and apply relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation;
  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills;
    • oral and written communication skills;
  • Ability to
    • utilize computer software;
    • interpret legal documents;
    • apply judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes;
    • comprehend, analyze and organize technical data and coordinate elements of investment transactions.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Experience with Legal principles, practices and procedures in Connecticut.
  • Legal research techniques.
  • Familiarity with The Uniform Administrative Procedures Act
  • Experience with relevant investment procedures, regulations and terminology; and, an understanding of legal and contractual agreements.
  • Experience interpreting and applying relevant state and federal laws, statutes, regulations and legislation.
  • Proven experience with oral and written communication
  • Experience using computer software; interpreting legal documents; applying judicial decisions to the interpretation of statutes; comprehending, analyzing and organizing technical data and coordinating elements of investment transactions.
  • 2 to 5 years of experience working on legal matters associated with investments in a law firm, corporation, governmental entity, endowment environment or pension plan.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class must be admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut. 

Candidates may be considered if admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut within one (1) year of the date of appointment. Pursuant to Section 51-88 of the Connecticut General Statutes, an incumbent who has not been admitted to practice law may not "assume, use or advertise the title of lawyer, attorney and counsel at law, counselor at law, attorney, counselor, attorney and counselor, or an equivalent term, in such a manner as to convey the impression that he is a legal practitioner of law". Until such time that an incumbent is admitted to practice law in the State of Connecticut, the incumbent shall be referred to as an Investment Law Associate.

Conclusion

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.


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