Company Profile
Teacher Retirement System of Texas
Company Overview
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is responsible for investing funds under its stewardship and for delivering benefits to members as authorized by the Texas Legislature. Our mission is to improve the retirement security of Texas educators by prudently investing and managing trust assets and delivering benefits that make a positive difference in members’ lives.
TRS was founded 85 years ago and has $200 billion in assets, making it the largest public retirement system in Texas in both membership and assets. It is the sixth largest public pension plan in the U.S. and is among the 20th largest in the world. The agency serves nearly 1.9 million people, of which over 1 million are public and higher education members and over 400,000 are retirement recipients and beneficiaries.
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas is constantly growing and looking for bright and talented individuals to join our organization. TRS employees work in a culture of trust and collaboration and pride themselves in making a profound impact in the lives of Texas public education teachers. Additionally, TRS has the received the Top Workplaces USA award nearly consistently from 2012-2021, which can be attributed to its great leaders and employees. TRS is truly a great place to work and grow.
Company History
TRS was established in 1937 by Texas legislation. We are governed by a Board of Trustees and Executive Director and Executive Management Staff.
Notable Accomplishments / Recognition
“Top Workplace” by the Austin American-Statesman (2012-2022)
Top Workplaces USA (2021-2022)
Benefits
Competitive pay, health and wellness, and career development are just a few of the more traditional benefits you'll receive at TRS.
•Challenging, meaningful work
•Balance of work and personal life
•Current headquarters in downtown Austin within walking distance from some of the best restaurants, music venues, and activities in Austin.
•Parking - one of the few downtown businesses that offers free on-site parking to all employees
•Flexible Schedule - opportunities for flexible hours, an alternative schedule, or remote working
•Business casual dress most days, full casual Fridays, and summer casual between Memorial Day and Labor Day
https://www.trs.texas.gov/Pages/careers_benefits.aspx