Managing Director, Public Markets
Confidential, San Francisco, CA, United States
Managing Director, Public Markets
About the Company
Well-established government agency providing retirement services to local employees
Industry Government Administration
Type Government Agency
Founded 1920
Employees 51-200
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Managing Director of Public Markets to lead and oversee the investment and management of the public market asset class for the Trust Fund. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic investment leadership, multi-asset oversight, and portfolio construction with a focus on risk-aware strategies. This role requires a sophisticated investment leader with a strong background in corporate governance, and sustainability, and a deep understanding of economic and policy factors that impact financial markets. The Managing Director will also be tasked with operational and personnel management, including general management excellence, and will be expected to act as a mentor and foster a culture of professional growth and transparency within the team.
Candidates for the Managing Director position must have a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a graduate degree or CFA designation, and a minimum of 10 years of investment experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in portfolio and manager selection, as well as experience in total-fund contribution and leadership. Essential competencies include strategic vision, technical proficiency, and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships. The role demands an individual with outstanding executive communication skills, the ability to provide clear insights to key stakeholders, and a commitment to the mission-driven environment of the organization. The candidate should be a strong investor, goal-oriented, and organized, with the capacity to manage a complex role with integrity and clarity.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Business Development Strategy
About the Company
Well-established government agency providing retirement services to local employees
Industry Government Administration
Type Government Agency
Founded 1920
Employees 51-200
About the Role
The Company is seeking a Managing Director of Public Markets to lead and oversee the investment and management of the public market asset class for the Trust Fund. The successful candidate will be responsible for strategic investment leadership, multi-asset oversight, and portfolio construction with a focus on risk-aware strategies. This role requires a sophisticated investment leader with a strong background in corporate governance, and sustainability, and a deep understanding of economic and policy factors that impact financial markets. The Managing Director will also be tasked with operational and personnel management, including general management excellence, and will be expected to act as a mentor and foster a culture of professional growth and transparency within the team.
Candidates for the Managing Director position must have a baccalaureate degree in a relevant field, with a preference for a graduate degree or CFA designation, and a minimum of 10 years of investment experience. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in portfolio and manager selection, as well as experience in total-fund contribution and leadership. Essential competencies include strategic vision, technical proficiency, and the ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships. The role demands an individual with outstanding executive communication skills, the ability to provide clear insights to key stakeholders, and a commitment to the mission-driven environment of the organization. The candidate should be a strong investor, goal-oriented, and organized, with the capacity to manage a complex role with integrity and clarity.
Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer & Chief Investment Officer
Travel Percent Less than 10%
Functions
Finance Business Development Strategy