Chief Investment Officer 2025-00584

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION :

Are you ready to take on an impactful leadership role in managing a complex and dynamic investment portfolio? We are seeking a visionary and experienced Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the Investments Division and oversee the State’s sovereign wealth fund. In this key role, you will guide a talented team of 10 investment professionals, ensuring the success of the State’s investment program, consisting of $31 billion of non-pension assets, which is highly complex. The program is divided into 13 distinct pools, permanent and non-permanent funds, many with their own mandates, asset allocations, and spending policies. This is your opportunity to drive strategic growth, manage critical financial assets, and shape the future of the State’s financial health. If you’re passionate about investment management and ready for a challenging yet rewarding leadership role, apply today!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS : The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed in the job level.

• Ensure the Investments Division operates in alignment with the Investment Policy Statement (IPS); the Treasurer's Office’s mission, vision, and core values; and state and federal law.
• Achieve the highest risk-adjusted return within the parameters outlined in Wyoming statutes and the IPS.
• Lead the development of procedures and processes to effectively implement the IPS.
• Develop recommendations to the Treasurer and the State Loan and Investment Board (SLIB), in collaboration with the Investment Funds Committee (IFC) and RVK, on various aspects of fund management, such as investment policy, asset allocation, risk-return parameters, internal management, and manager selection and termination.
• Provide guidance and advice to the Treasurer, IFC, and SLIB on financial, economic, and political trends and developments impacting the investment program.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on investments, engaging with the IFC, SLIB, elected officials, and other stakeholders as needed.
• Report to the Treasurer, IFC, SLIB, and Legislature on investment performance and the strategic direction of the investment program. Additionally, provide testimony at legislative hearings on proposed bills that may affect the investment program.
• Oversee the daily operations of the Investments Division, supervise the internal management team, and manage the investment budget.
• Monitor and evaluate investment managers and service providers to ensure compliance with performance expectations and contractual terms, addressing any issues as needed.
• Negotiate and recommend contracts with consultants, investment managers, and service providers for the Treasurer and SLIB’s consideration.

PREFERENCES :

Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification and / or an MBA (or Master's Degree or higher in a related field of study) and / or Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) certification, preferred.

KNOWLEDGE :

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education :

Bachelor's Degree (typically in Finance / Economics / Business Administration)

Experience :

10+ years of progressive or relevant investment experience with acquired knowledge at the level of a Senior Investment Officer

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS :

NOTES :

How to apply :

With your expression of interest and application / resume.

Please contact :

Hudepohl & Associates, info@hudepohl.com

OR

(614) 854-7300

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

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