Financial Analyst 1

Full Job Description

Are you ready to make an impact on Pennsylvania's financial future? If so, the Pennsylvania Treasury Department, Bureau of Cash Management and Investments is seeking a detail oriented Financial Analyst 1. This is the perfect opportunity for you to maximize your knowledge in a rewarding career in a fast-paced environment. If you want to contribute to our mission of safeguarding and managing billions in public funds, ensuring transparency and trust, apply today!

The Pennsylvania Treasury Department is an independent agency led by the elected State Treasurer and one of the largest state treasuries in the country, serving as custodian of more than $150 billion. Treasury plays a critical role in state government operations, acting as the custodian, investor, and disburser of funds for nearly all state agencies. Treasury also offers a wide range of programs and services to Pennsylvania families, including the PA 529 College and Career Savings Program; the PA ABLE Savings Program for people with disabilities; and our work to return more than $4 billion of Unclaimed Property to its rightful owners. A wealth of information is available at www.patreasury.gov.

Requirements

As a Financial Analyst 1 in the Bureau of Cash Management & Investments, you will play a critical role in managing the Commonwealth's cash and investment operations. Key responsibilities include:

• Reconciling daily cash movements and coordinating with sub-custodian banks, pension funds, and state agencies to ensure accuracy and timeliness
• Processing and monitoring cash and securities transfers for multiple investment managers
• Managing safekeeping transactions, collateral deposits, withdrawals, and interest payments for various state agencies
• Preparing and maintaining documentation for safekeeping shipments, insurance, and audit requests
• Assisting with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports and responding to right-to-know inquiries
• Performing reconcilements between internal investment accounting systems and external custodial records

Work Schedule and Additional Information:

• Full-time employment
• Work hours are 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday, with a 60-minute lunch.

Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time. You will be required to report in-office 3 days per week.

In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection and work from an approved location inside Pennsylvania.

If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg. The ability to telework is subject to change at any time.

Additional details may be provided during the interview.

• Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
• You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:

• One to three years' experience working in a related field such as banking or governmental finance; or
• A Bachelor's Degree; or
• An equivalent combination of experience and training

Additional Requirements:

• You must have experience using Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook, web-based utilities or the ability to learn relevant software.
• You must be able to perform essential job functions.

Preferred Qualifications (not required):

• Knowledge of investment and banking terminology
• Experience using PeopleSoft or BNY Nexen
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work independently on assignments

Legal Requirements:

• A conditional offer of employment will require submission of criminal history reports. See hiring agency contact information.

How to Apply:

• Your application must include a resume.
• If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
• Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted.
• Failure to comply with the above application requirements may eliminate you from consideration for this position.

Veterans:

• Pennsylvania law (51 Pa. C.S. §7103) provides employment preference for qualified veterans for appointment to many state and local government jobs. To learn more about employment preferences for veterans, go to www.pa.gov/agencies/employment/how-to-apply.html and click on Veterans.

Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):

• 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).

If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.

The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce.

The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania.

The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law.

All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.