Job Description

• Develop and implement short- and long-term investment strategies that increase the university’s non-government income. • Identify and evaluate income-generating investment opportunities across suitable asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, and investment partnerships. • Manage short-term investments to optimize returns while maintaining sufficient liquidity for the university’s operational requirements. • Develop long-term investment opportunities that support financial sustainability and capital growth. • Conduct financial analysis, feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments for proposed investments. • Recommend appropriate asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing strategies. • Monitor portfolio performance against approved targets and benchmarks and recommend corrective actions when required. • Identify and evaluate qualified fund managers, investment advisors, and strategic partners. • Establish investment policies and controls to ensure sound governance, compliance, transparency, and capital protection. • Prepare regular reports and present investment opportunities, performance results, and risk assessments to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees. • Collaborate with finance, legal, strategy, and other relevant functions to implement approved investments. • Monitor financial markets and emerging opportunities and proactively adjust investment recommendations.

Minimum Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).

Expected Skills

• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in investment management or corporate finance. • Demonstrated success in developing profitable short- and long-term investment opportunities. • Strong knowledge of investment instruments, portfolio management, financial modelling, risk management, and due diligence. • Experience in institutional, endowment, sovereign, or university investment environments is an advantage. • Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills. • Ability to present clear investment recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies. Key Competencies: • Investment and Income Growth • Short- and Long-Term Portfolio Management • Investment Opportunity Development • Financial Medellin