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Overview

DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Range 24 / EXE

The Director of Investment Operations (DIO) leads all day-to-day investment functions of the MOA Trust Fund, serving as Trust Manager under the AMC, IPS, and role-specific guidance. Reporting to the CFO and working under the Board of Trustees, the DIO coordinates across Municipal departments and acts as the primary point of contact for all Trust operations. This role ensures compliance with the IPS, maintains liquidity, and drives return optimization. The DIO plays a central role in selecting and evaluating external investment managers and analyzing financial and strategic issues impacting Trust outcomes. Regular reporting to the Board includes recommendations for policy and strategy enhancements. The DIO is expected to apply deep institutional investment expertise while remaining fluent in current market developments. The role supports the Board directly, organizing training, operational resources, and staff needs. It also includes budget development and submission of Board-approved appropriations. With Board approval, the DIO may consult on other MOA investments. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and large financial systems is required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Lead selection and evaluation of external investment managers and analyze financial and strategic issues impacting Trust outcomes.
• Provide regular reporting to the Board, with recommendations for policy and strategy enhancements.
• Apply deep institutional investment expertise while staying fluent in current market developments.
• Support the Board directly by organizing training, operational resources, and staff needs; include budget development and submission of Board-approved appropriations.
• With Board approval, may consult on other MOA investments.
• Maintain compliance with the IPS and ensure liquidity and return optimization.
• Collaborate across Municipal departments and act as primary contact for Trust operations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline, or equivalent.
• Or: Bachelors degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline.
• Or: Associates degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline.
• Or: Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation.
• Years of institutional investment management experience, four, with four years in a supervisory or senior level capacity.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; the organization does not sponsor visas.

Details

• Seniority level: Director
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Management
• Industries: Government Relations, Services

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