Working/Functional Title
Investment Office IT Manager
Position Summary
Work within the Michigan State University (MSU) Investment Office in the areas of investment technology. This position reports directly to MSU IT and indirectly to the MSU Investment Office. The position will be located in the Hannah Administration Building in East Lansing, MI, however the role is dedicated to supporting the Investment Office Teams located on-campus in East Lansing, and off-campus in Stamford, CT. The investment team consists of the MSU investment staff headed by the CIO, investment consultants, investment advisors, and legal counsel. The MSU investment team is responsible for proactively managing the university's long-term assets of the university through the university's endowment fund. As of June 30, 2024, the fund had assets of approximately $4.4 billion and employs external investment advisors, including traditional long-only equity and fixed income managers, and alternative strategies such as hedge funds and private investments. The MSU Investment Office has offices on campus in East Lansing, MI, and Stamford, CT. This will require up to 15% travel to Stamford, CT.
This position liaises with other parts of Michigan State University, external investment managers, and external service providers. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of managing projects in a team environment and will develop a deep understanding of how technology is used to optimize investment operations.
Michigan State University (MSU) is ranked #30 among public universities and #63 overall in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s Best Colleges 2025. Located in East Lansing, three miles east of the state’s capitol, the MSU community includes more than 12,000 faculty, academic and support staff, as well as over 51,000 students. MSU offers an extensive benefits package to its employees including health care, prescription, and dental coverage, and a base retirement program with a University matching contribution, as well as basic life insurance. In addition, MSU offers educational benefits including a course fee courtesy program and educational assistance.
MSU Information Technology provides the primary leadership for strategic, financial, and policy initiatives affecting information technology (IT) across MSU. MSU IT offers technology resources that support MSU’s mission of providing education, conducting research, and advancing engagement.
Minimum Requirements
Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing a four-year college degree program; and five to eight years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in information technology and investment office areas related to the duties to be performed, including experience overseeing large, complex or critical information technology projects; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Possession of a valid vehicle operator's license.
Desired Qualifications
Master's degree in related field; CFA and CAIA credentials; knowledge of investment financial markets and relevant technology tools, including design, implementation, and integration experience with a range of investment technologies, including research management; risk/exposure, performance, contact management, data management, investment due diligence and report design/development (e g , Blpsync, Canoe, Dynamo, Snowflake, Solovis, Bloomberg, Alboume and Northern Trust Passport, Mathematica); strong data handling skills, including: ability to manage large amounts of data; build API / data integration; strong excel skills (e g,, macros, pivot tables, charts, etc.); experience with SOL, MS Access, APls and some program language, such as Python, Java, R, are a plus; strong quantitative skills; experience and appreciation for how metrics may be used to monitor/track technology end operational effectiveness; demonstrated experience managing projects and workflows across teams, financial skills; educational and professional experience dealing with financial issues, unquestionable ethical standards, teamwork orientation
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.
Required Application Materials
Resume and cover letter
Special Instructions
Provide 3 professional references
Work Hours
STANDARD 8-5
Website
Bidding eligibility ends July 15, 2025 at 11:55 P.M.
