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Investment Management – Professional (PSU2199)

Additional Levels

Job Summary

The Investment Manager is responsible for developing strategies for managing a significant portfolio of investments, including meeting with fund managers, preparing and reporting on the analysis of investments and investment strategies, working with the University’s investment advisors; assists in the analysis of a variety of treasury activities including internal investment activity, external investments, banking relationships, cash management, and external relations; assists in the development of funding and investment strategies for University and unit assets.

Representative Duties

  • Manage sourcing activities for investment funds (both endowed and non-endowed) including professional networking, strategy evaluation, manager interviews and due diligence
  • Develop/implement risk-based asset allocation model and performance analytics to prepare recommendations for senior management, University investment advisors, and Board of Trustees
  • Manage multi-billion dollar investment funds; establish performance goals, allocate resources, and assess policies in order to make recommendations to senior management, University investment advisors, and Board of Trustees
  • Prepare and analyze investment reports for senior management and Board committee use
  • Monitor/evaluate portfolios by communicating with external managers, developing manager reports, as well as assessing manager roles and their adherence to the fund investment strategy(is)
  • Investigate potential portfolio additions/reallocations that optimize the management of risk and long-term return of identified investment goals
  • May hire, supervise, train, and evaluate assigned staff. Supervise and coordinate activities of consultant/staff in sourcing, due diligence, monitoring and reporting

Level Matrix

Level:
Professional
Base Description:
– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.
Level Summary:
– Demonstrates baseline working knowledge of routine work tasks. Follows the standard principles and practices. Acts under direct and frequent supervision using established procedures with detailed instructions. Participates as a team member and actively contributes to completion of team goals. Clearly communicates information.
Supervisory Responsibilities:
– None
Fiscal Responsibilities:
– Typically none
Problem Solving:
– Encounters routine problems
– Follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
Independence of Action:
– Work is closely monitored by supervisor
– Detailed instructions and procedures are provided
– Applies standard operating procedures with limited guidelines for deviation
Communication and Collaboration:
– Typically communicates internally within working unit
– Collaborates closely with team members
– Clearly communicates information, ideas, or instructions verbally and in writing
Salary Structure
  • Comp Grade – 11
  • Minimum – $68,200.00
  • MidPoint – $85,200.00
  • Maximum – $102,300.00
FLSA Exemption Status
Exempt
Minimum Education
Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Experience
No prior relevant work experience required
Equivalency
Or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Additional Job Requirements