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STRS Ohio, STRS

STRS Ohio is seeking a Securities Trader, Senior Securities Trader or Senior Securities Trader, International to join the Investment/Domestic Equity team. Nearly two-thirds of STRS Ohio's investment assets are managed internally by more than 100 Investment Department professionals.

Established in 1920 and serving Ohio's educators, STRS Ohio is one of the nation's largest retirement systems, serving over 550,000 active, inactive,and retired public-school teachers, and university faculty members, managing approximately $96.3 billion in assets as of June 30, 2025, 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:

Grade: TIA-Private - $160,740 - $180,833 (Securities Trader)

Grade: T2A-Private - $192,888 - $216,999 (Senior Securities Trader; Senior Securities Trader, International)

Work Schedule:

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

General Summary (Grades TIA-Private & T2-Private):

Under the direction of the Head Trader, responsible for all aspects of State Teachers Retirement System of Ohio (STRS Ohio) currency, equity and equity derivative trading operations.

Summary of Responsibilities (Grades TIA-Private & T2-Private):

• Execute purchases and sales of global currency, equity and equity derivative securities and contribute to the development and implementation of global equity, currency and derivative trading and execution strategies, including order flow and portfolio-level execution strategies, with the objective of supporting the long-term performance goals of the total fund.

• Assist the senior securities trader(s) and international portfolio manager(s) in executing international securities trading transactions. (Grade TIA-Private)

• Collaborate with the STRS Ohio Transaction Cost Analysis (TCA) vendor to analyze trading activity, allocate equity order flow to meet commission and Commission Sharing Arrangement (CSA) objectives, and oversee a global commission structure consistent with institutional best practices to reduce transaction costs and optimize execution outcomes. (Grade T2-Private)

• Maintain a commission structure consistent with best practices for all categories of trading including but not limited to program trading, bundled research trading, and execution-only trading on a global basis. (Grade T2-Private, International)

• Reconcile the equity transaction cost analysis data to the STRS Ohio accounting system. (Grade T2-Private, International)

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 associates under supervision.

Summary of Qualifications (Grades TIA-Private & T2-Private):

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, economics, finance or related field required.

• Three or more years equity trading experience required; five years preferred. (Grade TIA-Private)

• Five to ten years equity trading experience required; ten years preferred. (Grade T2-Private)

• Previous supervisory and leadership experience leading, coaching, mentoring associates preferred. (Grade T2-Private)

• General knowledge of the overall equity markets required. (Grade TIA-Private)

• Extensive knowledge of the overall equity markets required. (Grade T2-Private)

• Interpersonal skills necessary to deal effectively and courteously with internal and external contacts required. (Grade T2-Private)

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.