Chief Investment Officer; CIO – Pension Funds
Job in
Kingston, Ulster County, New York, 12402, USA
Listed on 2026-06-27
Listing for:
The Hive Careers Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-27
Job specializations:
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Finance & Banking
Risk Manager/Analyst, Portfolio & Asset Management, Financial Manager, Wealth Management -
Management
Risk Manager/Analyst, Portfolio & Asset Management, Financial Manager, Wealth Management
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) – Pension Funds
The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) – Pension Funds is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing the investment strategy for pension fund assets to ensure the achievement of long-term funding objectives and fiduciary obligations. The CIO leads all investment activities, including asset allocation, portfolio construction, manager selection, risk management, and performance monitoring, while ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements and governance standards. The role is critical in safeguarding beneficiaries' retirement assets and maximizing risk-adjusted returns to support the pension fund's long-term sustainability.
Key Responsibilities- Develop and execute the pension fund's long-term investment strategy.
- Establish strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks.
- Oversee investment portfolios across public and private markets.
- Ensure alignment between investment objectives, liabilities, and funding requirements.
- Review and adjust investment strategies in response to changing market conditions.
- Manage diversified portfolios including:
- Equities
- Fixed Income
- Real Estate
- Infrastructure
- Private Equity
- Hedge Funds
- Alternative Investments
- Cash and Liquidity Investments
- Optimize portfolio diversification and risk-adjusted returns.
- Monitor portfolio performance against benchmarks and investment objectives.
- Develop comprehensive investment risk management frameworks.
- Monitor market, credit, liquidity, operational, and geopolitical risks.
- Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis.
- Ensure adherence to investment policies and risk tolerances.
- Recommend portfolio adjustments to mitigate emerging risks.
- Lead due diligence and selection of external investment managers.
- Monitor manager performance and compliance with mandates.
- Conduct periodic manager reviews and contract negotiations.
- Manage relationships with custodians, consultants, and investment service providers.
- Support long-term funding and solvency objectives.
- Work closely with actuaries to align investments with liability projections.
- Assist in asset-liability management (ALM) strategies.
- Ensure investments support pension obligations and future benefit payments.
- Ensure compliance with pension regulations, investment laws, and fiduciary standards.
- Present investment recommendations to the Board of Trustees and Investment Committee.
- Maintain strong governance and internal control frameworks.
- Ensure transparency and accountability in investment decision-making.
- Prepare investment reports for executive leadership and trustees.
- Present portfolio performance, market outlook, and risk assessments.
- Monitor investment expenses and management fees.
- Develop performance measurement and benchmarking methodologies.
- Lead and mentor investment professionals and analysts.
- Foster a high-performance investment culture.
- Promote professional development and succession planning.
- Build strong relationships with institutional investors and industry stakeholders.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, Accounting, Mathematics, or related field.
- Master's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration (MBA), or Investment Management preferred.
Preferred certifications include:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA)
- Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA)
- Financial Risk Manager (FRM)
- Professional pension fund or actuarial qualifications are advantageous.
- 15+ years of institutional investment management experience.
- Significant experience managing large pension fund portfolios.
- Proven track record in strategic asset allocation and portfolio management.
- Experience presenting to Boards, Trustees, and Investment Committees.
- Experience overseeing external managers and alternative investments.
- Strong understanding of pension fund governance and fiduciary responsibilities.
- Strategic Asset Allocation
- Asset-Liability Management (ALM)
- Pension Fund Management
- Institutional Investing
- Portfolio Construction
- Investment Risk Management
- Alternative Investments
- Fixed Income Strategies
- Equity Markets
- Private Markets Investing
- ESG & Sustainable Investing
- Performance Attribution
- Economic & Market Analysis
- Investment Governance
- Strategic Thinking
- Fiduciary Leadership
- Executive Presence
- Stakeholder Management
- Decision-Making
- Financial Acumen
- Negotiation & Influence
- Team Development
- Change Leadership
- Risk Awareness
- Total Fund Return
- Risk-Adjusted Portfolio Performance
- Funding Ratio Improvement
- Benchmark Out performance
- Asset Allocation Effectiveness
- Portfolio Risk Metrics
- Investment Cost Efficiency
- Liquidity Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Trustee and Stakeholder Satisfaction
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