CIO @ ICA Fund in San Francisco, CA

VC Stack; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 220,000 - 245,000; Full time

Job summary

VC Stack in San Francisco is looking for a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead their investment strategy and oversee investment activities. This role requires 15+ years of experience, particularly in private equity or venture capital, along with a strong commitment to social impact and community development.

The candidate will manage a team of six professionals and drive strategic investments aimed at creating economic opportunities in communities. The annual salary ranges from $220,000 to $245,000, plus a discretionary bonus.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of demonstrated track record in private equity or venture capital.
• Strong transactional experience for early-stage businesses.
• Exceptional collaboration skills and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Develop the investment strategy and lead investment activities.
• Manage a dynamic team of investment professionals.
• Assist in fundraising with endowments/foundations.

Skills

Financial expertise

People leadership

Investment analysis

Collaboration

Commitment to social impact

Education

MBA preferred

Job description

Responsible for developing the investment strategy and leading investment activities, managing investments in portfolio, and assisting in raising investment capital through fundraising with endowments/foundations. Oversees and builds a dynamic team of six professionals to achieve stated outcomes and organizational commitments. This role combines strategic leadership, investment, and financial expertise with a deep commitment to social impact and community development.

The most immediate work will focus on:

• Revising the investment strategy and thesis with data and experience derived from the last 5 years of activity.
• Ensuring all growth portfolio companies have a custom support portfolio management plan; and
• Driving the creation of a maturity model for Portfolio companies that are tracked, discussed and strategically managed.

Candidate Profile

• Education: MBA preferred but not required.
• Years of Experience: Transactional experience in private equity & venture capital, commercial debt, and/or hybrid capital for early-stage businesses. 15+ years of a demonstrated track record with at least 7 years of that in private equity or venture capital including successful exits. Experience investing in small businesses is strongly preferred.
• Strong financial expertise with the ability to analyze potential investments, conduct financial analysis, and develop strategic investment plans.
• Commitment to ICA’s mission: A leader who sees investment as a means to catalyze the opportunity for wealth creation in our communities. A vision of transforming the financial system to be more inclusive and to create economic opportunities for all.
• Exceptional people leadership and collaboration skills: The CIO will lead the investment team, manage multiple stakeholders, gain buy-in, and ensure support within the organization and externally.
• Willingness to be active and available to the team and our portfolio of entrepreneurs.
• Strong impact orientation: prioritizing the path to maximizing financial and social results.
• Integrity: Impeccable integrity and credibility.

Pay range and compensation package

The annual base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $245,000 depending on background and experience. Compensation also includes a discretionary bonus paid annually based on organization and individual performance.