Chief Investment Officer Job Description

The CIO is the senior executive responsible for executing long-term strategies and making investment decisions for your company.

Supporting the CIO are the analysts, who are responsible for analyzing and collecting information on investments and strategies, and the portfolio managers who manage the investments.

The CIO is the face of the CIO function to the board of directors and serves as the primary liaison between the investment staff and senior management.

The CIO advises the board on long-term strategies based on financial, economic, technological, and competitive factors.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for a Chief Investment Officer who can help us achieve our financial goals. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of the financial markets and be able to make sound investment decisions. They will also be able to effectively communicate their recommendations to the rest of the team.

Chief Investment Officer Duties:

• Provide oversight and due diligence for existing investment portfolios
• Provide corporate investment policy guidance to the company
• Manage and oversee the investment committee
• Develop and oversee investment policies and procedures
• Advise the board of directors and management on all corporate investment issues
• Propose investment recommendations to senior management
• Evaluate financial plans for new investment opportunities
• Prepare appropriate investment paperwork
• Provide all appropriate and necessary reports to management
• Perform other duties as assigned

Chief Investment Officer Responsibilities:

• Develop, implement, and maintain portfolio strategies and processes; monitor performance, including cost, risk, cash flow, and liquidity; and collaborate with other departments, including risk, compliance, and operations
• Develop and execute investment plans and strategies based on trends in financial markets, macroeconomic conditions, and company strategy, and collaborate with other executives in the development of short- and long-term capital allocation plans
• Perform ongoing performance benchmarking to assess investment performance
• Prepare accounting analyses, reports, and prospectuses, including establishing and maintaining accounting policies and procedures; forecasting future cash flows; and resolving accounting discrepancies
• Develop and maintain reporting systems, analyze the results, and present the findings in detailed reports
• Develop and monitor annual operating budgets, including preparing, submitting, and monitoring quarterly forecast adjustments
• Monitor cash requirements and liquidity, including preparation of variance analysis
• Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, accounting or business administration
• 5+ years experience managing dedicated or pooled portfolios of investments
• Ability to understand and navigate global markets; knowledge of equity and fixed income markets
• Knowledge of financial regulations, accounting practices and investment strategies

[Company Name] is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to building a successful team. We encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.