Director of Investments

The Wisconsin Foundation and Alumni Association (WFAA)*, the private fundraising and alumni relations organization for the University of Wisconsin-Madison is recruiting for a Director of Investments. The Director of Investments reports to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) and is responsible for sourcing, researching, onboarding, and monitoring investments across the portfolio within parameters established for the position. Together with the CIO and senior team, the Director of Investments is responsible for the overall management of all public and private investments.

Required Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in business administration, finance, economics, or a related field.
• 8 + years of progressively responsible experience in investment related duties for a large institution, foundation, endowment, trust, investment consulting firm, or similar entity.
• Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, and professional standards regarding assets and investments.
• Knowledge of modern portfolio theory and its application, investment analysis, and a broad understanding of all investment asset classes.
• Skill in gathering, researching, and analyzing financial information, and applying this information to the fund.
• Ability to establish positive working relationships with staff, Board members, consultants, investment professionals, and others.
• Must be able to demonstrate integrity and a high degree of ethics.
• Highly effective communication and presentation skills.