The Public Employees Retirement Association of New Mexico (PERA) is a multi-employer public pension plan serving 90,000+ members with an externally managed portfolio of approximately $18 billion, including PERA Smart Save, a supplemental deferred compensation 457b plan, with approximately 23,000 participants and $754 million in assets. The mission of the Board of PERA is to preserve, protect, and administer the Trust to meet its current and future obligations and provide quality services to Association members. Help us fulfill this mission by safeguarding and growing the pension to ensure financial dignity for public workers across New Mexico.

In the capital markets’ ever-evolving landscape, PERA aims to strategically position the Fund to enhance liquidity, generate income, and achieve capital growth through careful capital and risk management. We are looking for an Investment Associate or Portfolio Manager to join our team and help shape the future of public pensions. This will be a generalist role to start, with exposure to all public and private asset categories. Ideal applicants will demonstrate a robust intellectual curiosity and the capacity to engage in deep, innovative thinking when faced with complex problems. Candidates should excel in communicating their ideas clearly and persuasively, both in writing and verbally. A strong enthusiasm for quantitative and qualitative research and a keen interest in investment strategies and asset management analysis are essential. At PERA, we highly value our culture, emphasizing collaboration and teamwork. However, we also recognize the importance of individual initiative and the ability to navigate and adapt within a rapid and dynamic work environment. The team is mission-focused, understanding its fiduciary duty and the importance of prudently investing assets to meet its statutory obligations to its members. If you’re passionate about contributing to a team while also forging your path in the fast-paced world of public pension plan investing, we would like to hear from you.