Ohio State Retirement System Investment Officers are professionals that are responsible for managing the investments of the Ohio State Retirement System. They are responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring investment strategies, managing portfolios, and managing risk. They are also responsible for selecting and monitoring investments, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing investment advice. Ohio State Retirement System Investment Officers typically have a degree in finance, economics, or accounting, and experience with portfolio management, investment analysis, and financial modeling. There are two types of Ohio State Retirement System Investment Officer: the Defined Benefit Investment Officer and the Defined Contribution Investment Officer. The Defined Benefit Investment Officer is responsible for managing the Defined Benefit Pension Plan investments, which are long-term investments meant to provide retirement income for eligible participants. The Defined Contribution Investment Officer is responsible for managing the Defined Contribution Investment Plan, which is a 401(k) plan that allows participants to save for retirement with pre-tax contributions.