Job Description

Role Summary

Responsible for developing the investment strategy and leading investment activities, managing investments in portfolio, and assisting in raising investment capital through fundraising with endowments/foundations. Oversees and builds a dynamic team of six professionals to achieve stated outcomes and organizational commitments. This role combines strategic leadership, investment, and financial expertise with a deep commitment to social impact and community development.

The most immediate work will focus on:

• Revising the investment strategy and thesis with data and experience derived from the last 5 years of activity.
• Ensuring all growth portfolio companies have a custom support portfolio management plan; and
• Driving the creation of a maturity model for Portfolio companies that are tracked, discussed and strategically managed.

Candidate Profile

• Education: MBA preferred but not required.

• Years of Experience: Transactional experience in private equity & venture capital, commercial debt, and/or hybrid capital for early-stage businesses. 15+ years of a demonstrated track record with at least 7 years of that in private equity or venture capital including successful exits. Experience investing in small businesses is strongly preferred.

• Strong financial expertise with the ability to analyze potential investments, conduct financial analysis, and develop strategic investment plans.

• Commitment to ICA’s mission: A leader who sees investment as a means to catalyze the opportunity for wealth creation in our communities. A vision of transforming the financial system to be more inclusive and to create economic opportunities for all.

• Exceptional people leadership and collaboration skills: The CIO will lead the investment team, manage multiple stakeholders, gain buy-in, and ensure support within the organization and externally.

• Willingness to be active and available to the team and our portfolio of entrepreneurs.

• Strong impact orientation: prioritizing the path to maximizing financial and social results.

• Integrity: Impeccable integrity and credibility.

Pay range and compensation package

The annual base salary range for this position is $220,000 to $245,000 depending on background and experience. Compensation also includes a discretionary bonus paid annually based on organization and individual performance.

Learn more about our client partner, ICA Fund, online at ica.fund

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