Sr. Manager, Pension & Investment Strategy

Manage the equity, fixed income (private and public) and real assets investment portfolios and oversee the investment administration and compliance of the company sponsored and union defined benefit plan and assets for which Kroger has fiduciary responsibility.

Oversee investment strategy, investment administration and custody of the company sponsored defined contribution plan assets.

Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.MINIMUM


* Bachelor's Degree in business related field (i.e.

business administration, finance, economics)


* 7+ years experience working in a financial analysis discipline


* Any Proven leadership experience


* Ability to prioritize/multi-task while providing accurate/on-time results


* Ability to work successfully across all organizational levels


* Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information


* Proficient in Microsoft Office


* Strong analytical and problem-solving skills


* Strong attention to detail


* Proven business acumen skills


* Outstanding organization skills

DESIRED


* Currently holding a CFA or CAIA certification or willing to pursue certification


* Experience working with large investment portfolios


* Experience with investment manager and asset allocation research and implementation



* Manage the relationships, performance, and investment strategy of the equity, fixed income and real assets for the defined benefit plans


* Work with investment consultant to generate annual pacing schedules and make commitments for the real assets, infrastructure, and private debt investment portfolios in the defined benefit plans


* Manage the relationships with generalist consultants, custodian, and trustee of the defined benefit plans


* Serve as the primary point of contact for the OCIO (Outsourced Chief Investment Officer) for the Kroger defined contribution plans; drive demographic studies of DC participants for further refining of plan structure and investment options


* Oversee the investment strategy and custody of the company sponsored defined contribution plan assets


* For defined benefit plans, prepare quarterly investment performance analysis for fixed income, equity, real assets asset classes, summarizing the portfolio holdings, geographic/sector tilts, duration, etc.

along with performance reports and recommended any changes needed


* Drive asset allocation studies and portfolio analysis with investment consultants, confirm recommended changes, prepare for committee approval and implement for all DB plans once approved


* Maintain industry knowledge and analyze market developments, new investment products and all other areas that affect the investment strategy of the defined benefit, defined contribution and foundation assets


* Assist with the Multi-Employer Pension Plan (MEPP) investment strategy


* Drive asset ...