Chief Investment Officer, Funds and Portfolios

CIO, Funds and PortfoliosMeeder Investment Management is an employee-owned firm that has helped clients successfully reach their financial goals since 1974. Located in Dublin, Ohio, Meeder has over 100 professionals dedicated to serving the financial needs of individuals, corporations, and government entities, with over $25 billion in assets under management, advisement, and administration. Meeder's advice and product suite is driven by our founding principle: providing investment solutions designed to improve investor outcomes. Meeder works with clients – both directly and through financial advisors – to offer a broad suite of investment solutions including mutual funds, investment portfolios, separately managed accounts, retirement plan services, and cash management solutions. Meeder associates enjoy a dynamic working environment that is built on our five core values: Integrity, Passion, Discipline, Excellence, and Results. To foster these core values, we look for candidates who are team-oriented, resourceful, and energetic and want to make an impact on a thriving firm.Primary ResponsibilitiesOversee all tactical aspects of proprietary and non-proprietary mutual funds and portfoliosManage all individual stock selections for mutual funds and SMID portfoliosDirect the selection of ETFs for all tactical mutual funds and non-proprietary portfoliosOversee the development, enhancement, and review of all quantitative models and factor-related decisions, including our tactical asset allocation model (TAM) and growth vs. value and international decisionsAnalyze and monitor critical macroeconomic issues for their potential impact on investment portfoliosParticipate in the firm's client communication process, including written, verbal, and multimedia reports covering portfolio performance, capital markets, and macroeconomic analysis, periodic travel to conferences and client eventsInterface with Meeder Advisor Consulting and Wealth Management teams regarding capital markets updates, changes to investment processes, and responding to questions for the marketplaceParticipate in new firm business development initiatives, including due diligence reviews and other client meetings as requestedFoster ideas for investment product developmentLeadership of all tactical Investment Department associates including Director of Research, all tactical-related Portfolio Managers and Analysts and the Advisory Consulting Portfolio Management TeamExecutive Team participation Participate as requested in certain Executive Team meetingsInvolvement in applicable high-level initiatives, resource decisions and acquisitionsManage relevant responsibilities of long-term and short-term initiatives established by Executive TeamParticipation in quarterly Meeder Funds Board meetings, as necessaryCritical Success FactorsStrong experience leading and developing a team of investment professionals.Background in quantitative management of tactical investment portfolios, including factor research and risk model interpretation.In depth and current knowledge of macroeconomic environment, and an understanding of how economic variables impact portfolio risk exposures.Excellent presentations skills along with the ability to articulate complex finance and mathematical concepts in verbal and written form.Strong organization and time management skills with ability to multi-task.Excellent problem-solving skills and ability to find "outside the box" solutions.Skills RequiredBachelor's degree required in Finance, Economics, Statistics, or other technical degree. Master's degree preferred.Professional designation or advanced degree such as CFA, CMT, MBA, etc.Minimum 15 years of multi-asset class experience in an investment-related capacity, including senior investment leadership and management experience.Strong knowledge base with portfolio management software applications, including Bloomberg, S&P Capital IQ, and risk model software. Meeder Investment Management