Head of Investments

Aalto University is where science and art meet technology and business. We shape a sustainable future by making research breakthroughs in and across our disciplines, sparking the game changers of tomorrow and creating novel solutions to major global challenges. Our community is made up of 120 nationalities, 14 000 students, 400 professors and close to 5000 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community’s diversity and inclusiveness. This is why we warmly encourage qualified candidates from all backgrounds to join our community.

We are now looking for a

Head of Investments

Aalto University’s Head of Investments manages the university’s significant investment portfolio as well as a team of three experienced portfolio managers. In this position you will have a chance to make an impact by ensuring the university’s sustainable funding. Join us in shaping the future!

Your role and goals

The tasks of the Head of Investments include:

• Forming the University Endowment Strategy for Board of Trustees’ approval. Management of the endowment portfolio according to the strategy, enabling stable spending in support of the academic targets of the University.
• Planning and implementing sufficient risk management, internal control practices and back- and middle office functions in the portfolio management.
• Acting as the superior of the internal investment team of the university.
• Overseeing external asset manager performance and compliance.
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees on the portfolio performance.
• Working under the guidance of the external advisory Investment Committee and Chief Financial Officer of the University

Your experience and ambitions

• Master’s degree, preferably in finance or economics.
• 10+ years of related experience typically gained with an institutional investor.
• Understanding of the university and country operating environment.
• Proven track record of successful portfolio management.
• Proficiency in equity and alternative investments as well as fixed income.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong communication and cooperation skills.
• Excellent command of English, command of Finnish is an asset.

What we offer
The role of the Head of Investments at Aalto University is both unique and pivotal in securing a substantial portion of the university’s financing and operations. You will collaborate closely with the executive leadership and other stakeholders in a dynamic and inspiring environment, where you will be entrusted with a broad mandate to drive sustainable and long-term investment strategies. In addition, Aalto University as an employer offers:

• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration.  It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
• A responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our university’s funding and success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.

We work in a hybrid way, and the primary workplace is Otaniemi, Espoo. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with amazing architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, services along with good public transportation connections.

Join us!

To apply, please share your CV and motivation letter with us through our recruitment site ("Apply now!”) latest on 14th October 2024.
Please note: Aalto University’s employees should apply for the position via our internal HR system Workday (Internal Jobs) by using their existing Workday user account (not via the external webpage for open positions).

For more information about the role, please contact Chief Financial Officer Marianna Bom +358 50 575 3762 on Wednesday 2nd October at 16.00–16.45 or Wednesday 9th October at 16.15–17.00. For questions related to the application process, please contact HRD Specialist, Talent Acquisition Anu Suomäki anu.suomaki(at)aalto.fi.

We will go through applications, and we may invite suitable candidates to interview already during the application period. We aim to have a transparent and equal recruitment process, so feel free to ask us for feedback.

Want to know more about us and your future colleagues? You can watch these videos: Aalto University – Towards a better world, Aalto People , and Shaping a Sustainable Future.

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