The Chief Investment Officer oversees the research, evaluation and selection of investment vehicles and makes decisions to align the investment selections with the organization’s goals and risk tolerance. Plans and directs all aspects of an organization’s investment programs. Being a Chief Investment Officer demonstrates expertise in a variety of the field’s concepts, practices, and procedures. Requires a bachelor’s degree. In addition, Chief Investment Officer typically reports to top management. The Chief Investment Officer manages a departmental function within a broader corporate function. Develops major goals to support broad functional objectives. Approves policies developed within various sub-functions and departments. Comprehensive knowledge of the overall departmental function. Working as a Chief Investment Officer typically requires 8+ years of managerial experience.
Chief Investment Officer Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Chief Investment Officer to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Participates in the strategic planning and decision making for department;
- Oversees all investment manager due diligence criteria and asset allocation policies;
- Performs investment research and stays current on development in security markets;
- Leads the Investment Management Group and participates in various senior level committees;
- Develops investment strategies based on company’s philosophy and client objectives;
- Sources and vets specific private market investments;
- Active in investment areas including research and publishing original written material;
- Participates in client/prospect meetings;
- Manages all investment related projects and initiatives.
Requirements:
- Experience as a value-added partner for growing portfolio companies, as either a board member or board observer;
- Intimate and thoughtful understanding of technology and the broader technology/startup ecosystem (i.e. products, trends, companies, investors);
- Excellent analytical ability. Candidates must be able to analyze and interpret data effectively in order to extract data-driven insights;
- Ability to travel internationally 33% of the year;
- Excellent, attributable investment track record at an established venture capital or growth equity firm (with realized exits);
- Demonstrated ability to source compelling investment opportunities and build meaningful relationships with current and prospective portfolio companies;
- 5+ years of investing experience at a top tech-focused Venture Capital or Growth Equity Firm;
- Exceptional interpersonal skills, preferably in multi-cultural and international contexts;
- Alignment with Alter’s values and passion for the markets in which Alter operates;
- MBA preferred but not required;
- Experience investing and operating in developing markets (preferred but not required);
- Entrepreneurial mindset, independent working style and excellent project management skills. You drive to outcomes often and with success;
- Excellent written and verbal communication. We are a distributed team across the planet.