DIRECTOR OF INVESTMENT OPERATIONS - Range 24 / EXE at Municipality of Anchorage, AK

About the Department

Position Duties

The Director of Investment Operations (DIO) leads all day-to-day investment functions of the MOA Trust Fund, serving as Trust Manager under the AMC, IPS, and role-specific guidance. Reporting to the CFO and working under the Board of Trustees, the DIO coordinates across Municipal departments and acts as the primary point of contact for all Trust operations. This role ensures compliance with the IPS, maintains liquidity, and drives return optimization. The DIO plays a central role in selecting and evaluating external investment managers and analyzing financial and strategic issues impacting Trust outcomes. Regular reporting to the Board includes recommendations for policy and strategy enhancements. The DIO is expected to apply deep institutional investment expertise while remaining fluent in current market developments. The role supports the Board directly, organizing training, operational resources, and staff needs. It also includes budget development and submission of Board-approved appropriations. With Board approval, the DIO may consult on other MOA investments. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and large financial systems is required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and eight (8) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and ten (10) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and twelve (12) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR

Other Qualifications

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.comwebsite to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.