Investment Analyst I

Investment Analyst I

Examination Schedule:

Written Exam:will be conducted on October 15, 2025

Examinations:

Written Exam: (Weight 100%): Will be conducted for the purpose of appraising the applicant's knowledge of the principles and practices of institutional investment management; financial analysis and modeling; the principals of modern portfolio theory, portfolio management, risk management, investment analysis, and quantitative and statistical methods; defined benefit pension administration; and actuarial methods.

Applicants must attain at least a 70% score on each phase of the examination process.

The Human Resources Division may solely conduct an appraisal of application materials should there be an insufficient number of candidates to warrant a written exam. 

Minimum Qualifications:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration or a closely related field. 

Possession of, or progress toward, a master's degree in Business Administration or a closely related field, Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation, or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) designation is desirable. 

Possess and maintain a valid California Class C Driver's License.

Please ensure applicable materials are attached to your application. If you are unable to attach application materials to your application, you may deliver a copy to the Human Resources Division at 1115 Truxtun Ave. First Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93301 or email to hr@kerncounty.com.