Investment Director

Liberty University is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Director of Investments to join our team. As a key member of our investment team, you will be responsible for supporting the development and implementation of our investment strategy, as well as conducting industry and sector research to inform investment decisions.

1. Support the development and implementation of our investment strategy, including conducting research and analysis to inform investment decisions.
2. Conduct industry and sector research to help the investment team form investment thesis.
3. Work closely with the Sr. Director in sourcing and screening for public capital strategies, including developing market/strategy mapping, tracking manager fund-raise cycle, and developing/updating forward calendar.
4. Support the Sr. Director in managing due diligence process, including preparing for manager calls and onsite visits, conducting reference calls, evaluating managers based on investment strategy, process, organization, portfolio positions, competitive landscape, legal terms, and track record.
5. Work closely with the Investment Analyst in downloading and storing data room documents and performing analysis such as team change, peer benchmarking, portfolio operating matrix.
6. Draft investment diligence report and I.C. memo to support the selection or termination of an investment manager for reasons articulated clearly in oral and written analyses.
7. Work effectively with university counsel on legal issues, coordinate LPA reviews with external counsel, and draft LPA comments.
8. Work closely with custodian bank and operations team in monitoring capital calls/distributions.
9. Support the monitoring process for existing private investments, including reviewing quarterly letters, manager correspondence, and attending annual meetings, proactively managing external relationships.
10. Support other asset classes as needed.
11. Develop and refresh industry networks and peer relationships by attending industry conferences and networking events representing LU.
12. Provide subject matter expertise to the CIO and investment team in administering the long-term investment policy, strategic objectives, portfolio guidelines, and manager selection required for successful portfolio performance.
13. Contribute to ad-hoc projects related to improving investment process, portfolio monitoring, and operations, assist in selecting and onboarding portfolio management software systems and document management systems.
14. Assist in the formal process of portfolio transition and prepare board-level progress or exception reports when required.
15. Interface effectively with Trustees and key university staff members, communicating such interactions with the CIO and/or CFO.
16. Work effectively with financial auditors, legislative and regulatory agencies, and others to fulfill information requests.
17. Work closely with the CIO/CFO to review, evaluate, recommend, and modify strategic asset allocations, as well as tactical adjustments to the portfolio within the approved IPS.

1. CFA and/or MBA or equivalent graduate degree expected.
2. At least 7 years of relevant experience with strong background in private equity, from a family office, endowment & foundations, or similar organization allocating capital to external investment managers.
3. Ability to leverage critical thinking, independent judgment, and experience to constructively contribute to investment decisions across the portfolio.
4. Clear investment philosophy, intellectually inquisitive, and honest, with the ability to interview people and triage different sources of information effectively to form educated conviction.
5. Ability to incorporate rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses in the evaluation of investment strategies, investment processes, and investment performance.
6. Strong communication skills and the ability to present perspectives and recommendations, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner.
7. Self-motivated and directed, possessing an ability to motivate others.
8. The highest level of integrity, honesty, and sense of fiduciary duty.
9. Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
10. Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan.
11. Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, or be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i)).

1. Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
2. Ability to communicate in a professional and Christ-like manner, resolving issues with an attitude of courtesy and respect.
3. Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University to a variety of business and community customers and associates.
4. Display self-motivation and multi-tasking skills.
5. Possess excellent listening and discerning skills.
6. Strong organizational skills.
7. Excellent computer skills.

Korn Ferry shall provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified candidates, and will refer candidates without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis.