Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

The Company is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to provide executive leadership for a large institutional investment portfolio and advise its governing board on investment matters. The role includes developing long-term investment strategies and asset allocation recommendations, overseeing programs across diverse asset classes, and ensuring investment activities comply with applicable laws and policies. The CIO will lead investment staff, monitor external managers and consultants, manage investment risks, and report on performance and key recommendations. The position also involves advising leadership on economic and legislative developments, overseeing investment policies and processes, and contributing to budgeting, staffing, and succession planning. Candidates must meet one of the following qualification paths: a CFA designation and at least eight years of relevant investment leadership experience; a relevant master’s degree and at least ten years of experience; or a bachelor’s degree and at least twelve years of experience. Experience must include directing investments or investment policy for a retirement system, pension fund, endowment, foundation, or investment organization with assets of approximately $10 billion or more. Desired qualifications include expertise across institutional asset classes, knowledge of fiduciary and regulatory requirements, and a record of leading investment professionals and managing external relationships. Strong strategic judgment, board-level communication, performance analysis, risk management, and staff development skills are essential.