The state treasurer serves as Missouri’s chief banking and investing officer. The state treasurer directs the state’s banking services, and oversees Missouri’s state investment portfolio. In addition, the state treasurer safeguards over $1 billion of unclaimed property that has been turned over to the state. Details below.
Job Summary – Why you’ll love this position
Job Location: This position will be located at Harry S. Truman Building, 301 W High St. Jefferson City, MO 65101
Why you’ll love this position:
This position is responsible for coordinating investment activities and managing short-term investment strategies for the Missouri State Treasurer’s Office (“STO”). The role includes oversight of daily cash positioning, execution of overnight repurchase agreements, and support for broader investment operations. This list of essential functions is neither all-inclusive nor restrictive. Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties as necessary to meet operational needs and organizational priorities.
Responsibilities – What you’ll do
- Market monitoring, pricing, trade tickets, and counterparty communications;
- Coordinating trade strategy, collateral eligibility, settlement timing, and exception resolution;
- Oversee collateral and compliance controls (haircuts, eligibility, substitutions), and documenting remediation;
- Plan and manage short- and medium-term cash ladders (daily/weekly/monthly horizons) to ensure operational liquidity and minimize idle balances;
- Produce accurate and timely daily and monthly reports related to liquidity position, term structure, counterparties, yield, and variance analysis;
- Follow procedures and internal controls for investment operations;
- recommend process improvements that strengthen continuity and audit readiness;
- Support training and knowledge transfer to safeguard uninterrupted operations;
- Execute and reconcile daily repurchase transactions to optimize liquidity, counterparty balance, and risk-adjusted return consistent with policy;
- Plan and manage short- and medium-term cash ladders (daily/weekly/monthly horizons) to ensure operational liquidity and minimize idle balances;
- Ensuring alignment with project scope, objectives, and stakeholder expectations;
- Document and measure outcomes against defined success standards;
- Facilitate regular communication with managers and other stakeholders to ensure transparency and accountability
Qualifications – All you need for success
Minimum Qualifications:- Knowledge of investment markets, economic theories, investment principles and portfolio management desired.
- Strong analytical and data analysis skills are desired.
- Strong computer skills are desired.
- Familiarity with Bloomberg and experience developing and utilizing API-driven spreadsheets is desired.
- Strong communication skills both written and verbal are desired.
- Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with STO staff, outside vendors, and other customers.
- Ability to maintain regular and reliable attendance.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Ability to demonstrate integrity and high degree of ethics.
Preferred Qualifications:- Bachelor’s degree in business administration, economics, finance, or closely related field or an equivalent combination of education and relevant professional experience.
Lack of post‐secondary education will not be used as the sole basis denying consideration to any applicant.
Job Details – More reasons to love this position
The State of Missouri offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, generous amounts of leave and holiday time, and eligibility for health insurance coverage. Your total compensation is more than the dollars you receive in your paycheck. To help demonstrate the value of working for the State of Missouri, we have created an interactive Total Compensation Calculator. This tool provides a comprehensive view of benefits and more that are offered to prospective employees. The Total Compensation Calculator and other applicant resources can be found here.
Contact Details – If you have questions or require any accommodations to participate in the application or interview process please contact:
Additional information for employment may be found on the Missouri State Treasurer’s website at www.treasurer.mo.gov or by contacting the State Treasurer’s administration at (573)751-4975 or human.resources@treasurer.mo.gov.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT: The State Treasurer’s Office is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, disability status, age, or other non-merit factors.
The State of Missouri is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to developing and maintaining a talented workforce.
