Chief Investment Officer: Lead £70bn Pension Fund Strategy

Hoffmann Reed; Manchester; On-site; GBP 200,000 +; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Manchester is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy for Northern LGPS. The role involves managing a £70bn investment function, setting investment standards, and acting as adviser to the CEO and Board. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in institutional investment management, a strong track record in risk-aware investment outcomes, and strategic investment capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of investment management at Northern LGPS.

Qualifications

• Senior investment professional with deep experience in institutional investment management.
• Track record of delivering long-term, risk-aware investment outcomes.
• Broad asset-class knowledge and strategic investment capability.

Responsibilities

• Design and deliver the long-term investment strategy for Northern LGPS.
• Continue to build and lead the c£70bn investment function.
• Set standards for portfolio construction and responsible investment.
• Act as senior investment adviser to the CEO and Board.
• Build and oversee a Pool advisory function.

Skills

Deep experience in institutional investment management

Track record of delivering long-term, risk-aware investment outcomes

Broad asset-class knowledge

Strategic investment capability

Comfortable operating within strong governance frameworks

Job description

A leading investment firm in Manchester is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy for Northern LGPS. The role involves managing a £70bn investment function, setting investment standards, and acting as adviser to the CEO and Board. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in institutional investment management, a strong track record in risk-aware investment outcomes, and strategic investment capabilities. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape the future of investment management at Northern LGPS.