Head, Investments

Position Overview

Title : Head, Investments at Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

Contract : 5‑year fixed‑term contract

Location : Geneva or Washington, DC

Department : Office of the CFO

Reports To : Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Career Step : 5

About the Role

This role is central to shaping Gavi’s investment strategy by delivering high‑quality macroeconomic analysis and identifying strategic and tactical investment opportunities. The Head of Investments works closely with the CIO to promote strong market intelligence and thought leadership, cultivates relationships with investment managers, industry peers, and service providers, leads research initiatives, and advances the team’s risk‑management framework.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement investment strategy, deliver macroeconomic analysis, and identify both strategic and tactical investment opportunities.
• Provide financial markets guidance and foster collaboration across internal teams (Finance, Governance, Internal Audit, Ethics, Risk & Compliance, and Resource Mobilisation).
• Conduct due diligence on investment managers, recommend hiring / firing decisions, coordinate risk assessments and audit documentation.
• Lead discussions with internal risk teams to ensure consistent understanding and evaluation of portfolio and operational risks.
• Identify key market themes, integrate them into Investment Committee and Board communications, and strengthen strategic alignment.
• Assess and recommend software and data tools, ensure adherence to investment policies and advise on portfolio changes.
• Synthesize internal forecasts, market assumptions, and risk appetite to drive scenario planning and annual asset‑allocation studies.

Experience and Skills

Professional Behaviour

Independent, deadline‑driven, collaborative, culturally adaptable, lifelong learner, proactive networker, strong leadership mindset, and talent‑development focus.

Application

Submit cover letter and résumé through Gavi Careers web page and click “Head, Investments”. Deadline : 12 November 2025.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Gavi is committed to diversity, equality and inclusion. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, national origin, family status, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, or any protected characteristic. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference checks. No discrimination or harassment will be tolerated.

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