Chief Investment Officer

Christ Church seeks to appoint a Chief Investment Officer who will be responsible for the overall management and development of the Christ Church endowment portfolio. Christ Church is a unique institution, a Renaissance college and cathedral now looking forward to its sixth century. The Chief Investment Officer will play a vital role in this diverse community, working with professionals and academics from all disciplines.

The Chief Investment Officer has overall responsibility for managing the endowment. They convene and report to the Investment Committee, which has an external Chair. The Investment Committee is the primary vehicle for oversight of Christ Church’s endowment, and it includes both internal and external members, among them the Chief Financial Officer. The Chief Investment Officer will also be a member of Finance Committee, updating that committee on decisions taken by the Investment Committee and seeking approval on investment decisions over a certain level. They will also present the report of the Investment Committee directly to the Governing Body. 

The Chief Investment Officer will source new investment opportunities by leveraging existing industry relationships, building new relationships, and identifying other creative sourcing channels. Demonstrable experience of managing investments and the ability to operate at a strategic level are essential. 

For more information, including how to apply, please see the attached Further Particulars.