Justin Maurer

Portfolio Manager @STRS Ohio

US

Manage Domestic Small Cap equity asset allocation totaling $2B.Introduced robust investment process including portfolio construction, idea generation, team development/communication, research and trading strategies to an existing Small Cap effort. Restructured responsibilities among team members to streamline research efficiency and maximize effectiveness. Meaningfully improved performance with 5-year annualized return of 11.8% vs. benchmark return of 9.8% or +200 basis points. Assets managed have increased nearly three-fold during tenure through benchmark outperformance and additional assets allocated to strategy.Management of external domestic equity manager program with AUM totaling $1.6b. Utilized background/experience with institutional consultants, clients and assets to help shape asset allocation decisions.Assisted in development and implementation of overall domestic equity strategy including departmental research/portfolio manager meetings, improved broker communication and research resourcing.