Chief Investment Officer
Chief Investment Officer
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The Employees Retirement Fund (ERF) was established by ordinance in November 1943 and became effective in January 1944 after ratification by the voters of the City of Dallas. ERF is a $3.8 billion single-employer defined benefit pension plan sponsored by the City of Dallas Texas (the City). It provides retirement disability and death benefits to its more than 16000 retired and current members. All employees of the City are members except police officers firefighters elected officers non-salaried appointee members of administrative boards or commissions temporary employees individuals working under contract and individuals whose salaries are paid in part by another government agency. Members are entitled to retirement benefits at the date of eligibility for retirement or disability or to survivor benefits after two years of service. A seven-member Board of Trustees oversees ERFs portfolio managers and performance as well as reviews and approves potential investment opportunities with input from the investment consultant and staff.
The CIO reports to the Executive Director and performs as the senior investment professional at Dallas Employees Retirement Fund. The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is a newly established position recently separated from the Executive Director role. This exciting opportunity involves leading and directing an exceptionally talented team of three investment professionals.
Requires a bachelors degree in finance or economics from a four-year college or university is required. Strong advanced academic credentials including MBA in finance or economics and/or CFA are preferred. Also requires a minimum ten years of relevant investment experience with a pension plan foundation/endowment trust organization investment banking firm money management firm or financial consulting firm with responsibility for the formulation and/or implementation of investment policy for substantial portfolios utilizing all major asset classes (e.g. equities fixed income real estate private equity etc.). Candidates should have a solid background in alternative investments beyond the classics. Experience with private equity investments is also important. Experience with other public pension systems is a plus.
The anticipated hiring salary for this position is within an established annual range of $250000 to $325000.
Apply online by August 18 2025 at . It is anticipated that first round of interviews with the client will be conducted during the week of August 25 2025. For questions please contact Sherrill Uyeda at or Wesley Herman at . Main Office: . EEO/ADA.
Required Experience:
Chief
Employment Type
Full Time
