Executive Director

Are you an accomplished executive leader with strong financial acumen, governance experience, and the ability to build trusted relationships with a governing board? If so, apply to become the next Executive Director of the Police Retirement System of St. Louis. The Board is seeking an exceptional, collaborative executive who is: An experienced organizational and financial leader Skilled in board governance and fiduciary oversight An effective communicator with sound judgment and political awareness This is an outstanding opportunity to lead a respected public retirement system committed to serving its members through sound financial stewardship, operational excellence, and professional governance. The Police Retirement System of St. Louis serves members of the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department and plays a vital role in protecting the retirement security of the men and women who have dedicated their careers to public safety. Located in the heart of the St. Louis metropolitan area, the organization benefits from being part of one of the Midwest’s largest and most historic urban regions. The Executive Director provides strategic leadership and day-to-day administration of the Police Retirement System while serving as the primary advisor to the Board of Trustees. The position oversees financial operations, personnel, governance, compliance, and organizational administration to ensure efficient and effective delivery of retirement services. The Police Retirement System seeks an experienced executive who combines outstanding leadership ability with exceptional financial and operational expertise. The successful candidate will possess a strong background in executive management, finance, business administration, pension administration, or a closely related field. Experience working with governing boards, fiduciary responsibilities, public organizations, or pension systems is highly desirable. Required qualifications include: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Accounting, or a related field. Significant progressively responsible executive leadership experience. Demonstrated experience managing budgets, personnel, and organizational operations. Experience working with governing boards or elected/appointed governing bodies. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Preferred: Master’s degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Finance, or related discipline. Experience administering a public pension system or retirement organization. Experience overseeing investments or fiduciary responsibilities. Knowledge of public sector finance, municipal organizations, or retirement system administration. Legal or governmental experience is considered beneficial but is not required. For more information on this position, contact: Billy Owens, Senior Vice President View email address on click.appcast.io | View phone number on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr