Financial Analyst

Sophisticated Work. In a Great City. Making a Difference.

The State of Wisconsin Investment Board (SWIB) manages more than $178 billion in assets, including those of the fully-funded Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS). SWIB operates at a level more often seen in top-tier global asset managers than in typical public pension funds. SWIB is a home for top talent. Approximately 61 percent of SWIB’s investment professionals are Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) charterholders.

The City of Madison, the state capitol and home of Wisconsin’s flagship university, makes regular appearances on lists of best places to live, eat, and play. SWIB offers a modern workspace, hybrid work options, and competitive compensation and benefits.

Serving over 703,000 WRS beneficiaries, SWIB is driven by a clear mission: securing the financial future of those who serve Wisconsin. When you work at SWIB, you know your work matters.

Job Description

About the Team

The Finance Division (Finance) serves the entire organization and is under the direction of the Chief Financial Officer. Finance is responsible for several critical functions at SWIB and comprises five teams: Fund Administration (FA), Finance Operations (FinOps), Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A), Vendor Engagement and Oversight (VEO), and Performance.

This position is within FP&A. FP&A provides business finance support to SWIB divisions and teams and serves as a consultative arm of the Finance Division. The team leverages financial data and analytics to support budgeting, expense management, cost allocations, cost benchmarking, and enable business decision-making. FP&A also manages various compensation-related deliverables, including incentive compensation, salary analysis, and other compensation analytics.

Position Overview

The Financial Analyst will support the Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A) function through budgeting, cost allocation, financial reporting, and