Chief Portfolio Officer

The Scottish National Investment Bank plc; Glasgow; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A national development bank is seeking an exceptional Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) to lead its post-investment strategy. This pivotal role involves overseeing a diverse portfolio and driving performance across investee companies. The successful candidate will work closely with the CEO and Boards to ensure long-term success. This is a unique opportunity to shape Scotland's economic future through impactful investments. The role can be based in either Edinburgh or Glasgow.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in leading portfolio value creation in complex settings.
• Ability to provide strategic oversight and governance.
• Experience in supporting business growth and turnaround.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Portfolio function and drive performance and mission impact.
• Work with portfolio company Chairs and CEOs to ensure long-term success.
• Advise the CEO and Board on portfolio optimisation and strategic priorities.

Skills

Investment and portfolio experience

Judgement and maturity

Collaborative mindset

Job description

The Scottish National Investment Bank is Scotland’s development bank and a mission-led impact investor, wholly owned by Scottish Ministers on behalf of the people of Scotland. Established in 2020, the Bank invests patient, long-term capital in businesses and projects across Scotland to deliver both commercial returns and lasting economic and social impact.

With a growing and diverse portfolio of over 50 businesses and projects, and more than £1 billion already committed alongside £1.7 billion of co-investment, the Bank is now seeking an exceptional Chief Portfolio Officer (CPO) to join its Executive Management Team.

Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the CPO will be responsible for shaping and leading the Bank’s post-investment strategy, overseeing a complex portfolio spanning equity, debt and fund investments. This is a pivotal leadership role, combining strategic oversight with hands-on portfolio value creation, governance and active ownership.

The successful candidate will:

• Lead the Portfolio function and drive performance, value creation and mission impact across all investee companies.
• Work closely with portfolio company Chairs, CEOs and Boards to support growth, turnaround and long-term success.
• Act as a trusted adviser to the CEO and Board on portfolio optimisation, enterprise risk and strategic priorities.
• Play a full role as a member of the Executive Management Team, contributing to the leadership and delivery of the Bank’s overall strategy.

This role will suit a senior leader with strong investment and portfolio experience, combined with the judgement, maturity and collaborative mindset required to operate at Executive and Board level. While experience in regulated or highly governed environments is valued, the defining requirement is the ability to lead portfolio value creation in complex, multi-stakeholder settings, aligned to a strong sense of public purpose.

The role may be based in Edinburgh or Glasgow. A meaningful presence in Scotland is expected.

This is a rare opportunity to play a leading role in shaping Scotland’s economic future, working at the intersection of investment discipline, public purpose and national impact.

SNIB has retained Russell Reynolds Associates to advise on this appointment. For further information about the position and how to apply, please review the position specification below.

The closing date for applications is 23:59 GMT on Sunday 8th March 2026.

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