CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER (CIO) - STATE OF HI EMPLOYEES' RETIREMENT SYSTEM (ERS)

The Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii (ERS) seeks to hire a Chief


Investment Officer (CIO) who will manage the investment activities of the ERS, provide


guidance to the ERS Executive Director and Board of Trustees and serve as a member


of the ERS Executive/Administrative team. This professional will advance our


investment program by providing vision, leadership and strategic planning necessary for


ERS to thrive and achieve its goal of sustainability for its stakeholders and beneficiaries.

The CIO must be a strategic visionary for the ERS, one of the largest public pension


funds in the country with over 132,191 members, retirees and beneficiaries and assets


in excess of $25.2 billion. Demonstrate leadership skills to oversee the portfolio, internal


professionals, and the external investment management firms.


Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are necessary. Required degree in


finance, economics, business, accounting or related field. MBA, CFA, CAIA


designations and experience with public pension systems preferred.


The salary range is $300K to $400K. The final compensation will be determined based


on market, education, and professional experience.


Kumabe HR, LLC, an executive search firm, is assisting ERS with this important search.


All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Interested applicants


should send a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the


position to Kimberly Miyashiro at View email address on click.appcast.io. The full job description is


available at Applications received by October 16, 2026, will


receive priority consideration. Review of applications will begin immediately and will


continue until the position is filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

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