Public Equity Investment Advisory Services – Emerging Markets Equities

The contract seeks advisory services focused on emerging markets public equity investments, with core responsibilities including country risk assessment, facilitating access to local markets, managing liquidity constraints, and integrating environmental, social, and governance factors into investment decision-making. The services are intended to enhance the portfolio’s strategic positioning and risk-adjusted returns in complex and evolving emerging market environments by leveraging specialized local knowledge and analytical frameworks. This is a subcontract issued by the Employees Retirement System of Texas under NAICS code 523932, with a response deadline of August 11, 2026. The solicitation is administered through the Texas SmartBuy portal, and while specific performance locations and point of contact details are not provided, the work is expected to support the state pension fund’s broader investment objectives in global equities. Bidders must demonstrate proven experience in navigating the unique challenges of emerging markets, including regulatory, operational, and geopolitical risks, while aligning with the fund’s fiduciary standards and ESG priorities.