Job Description:
Role Overview:
The CIO will lead the investment strategy and portfolio management of the fund-of-funds, including execution of investment programmed that align with the firms mandate and management of legacy investments. This role requires an investor with a strong network, analytical rigor, and experience managing multi-manager portfolios.
Key Responsibilities:
Define and execute the firm's investment strategy and programmes in alignment with the firms' mandate.
Investment evaluation and execution:
- Lead sourcing, evaluation, diligence and selection of external managers that align with the investment strategy and programmes
- Lead preparation of investment proposal papers to the investment panel
- Lead investment structuring, negotiation and execution of transaction documents
Post-Investment monitoring and reporting:
- Lead management and monitoring of existing and new investments, including legacy fund portfolios
- Lead risk management and divestment planning of existing and new investments, including legacy fund portfolios
- Oversee preparation of periodic investment management and monitoring reports and reviews
Oversee key investment pillars:
- Fund investments
- Fund monitoring
- Contribute to firm-wide strategic decisions.
- Build and manage a high-performing investment team.
- Develop and maintain relationships with fund managers, institutional investors, and stakeholders.
- Monitor market trends and macroeconomic developments to inform portfolio decisions.
Qualifications:
- 12+ years investment experience, with a strong background in fund investments, preferably in private equity or venture capital.
- Bachelor's Degree and/or master's degree in finance, Accounting or related fields.
- Demonstrated success in manager selection, portfolio construction, and risk oversight.
- Deep industry network and strong due diligence capabilities.
- Strategic thinker with excellent communication and leadership skills.