Director of Investments

Type: This is a Full-time, permanent position

The Investments group is a small, talented team of 4, committed to providing exceptional financial analysis and advice to enable major business decisions at the College Board. The Investments team is highly visible within the College Board and provides exceptional opportunities for professional growth.    

As the Director of Investments, you will play a critical role in the strategic management of CB’s resources to protect our financial health and the delivery of our important mission.  You will optimize cash flow, ensure liquidity, and manage the organization’s short-term operating cash fund. You will also support the operational management of our long-term investments. In this important role, you will act as a key advisor to College Board’s CFO and senior leadership.  

Cash, Working Capital, and Short-Term Investment Management (~70%) 

• Prepare detailed cash flow forecast for College Board
• Monitor daily cash positions and daily flow of payments to ensure adequate liquidity for College Board’s operations
• Oversee and manage the organization’s short-term investment portfolio, which includes recommending and executing investment decisions in accordance with our investment objectives
• Prepare regular performance reports for the short-term operating cash fund
• Manage relationships with all financial institutions to secure the most favorable terms and services
• Support the structuring and the negotiation of our credit facilities
• Monitor credit facility covenant compliance and prepare quarterly reports for banks
• Collaborate with Procurement and Accounting teams to drive new initiatives that enhance the management of College Board’s working capital
• Provide excellent financial analysis and act as a key advisor to College Board’s CFO and senior leadership on financial and investment matters

​Long-term Investment Portfolio Management (~30%) 

• Support the operational management of College Board’s long-term investment portfolio, including account management, investment funding process, and Know-Your-Client requirements
• Manage the relationship of College Board’s custodian and other investment service providers
• Monitor investment management and custody fees
• Lead the review and reconciliation of monthly investment performance reports
• Responsible for the accurate execution of all payments related to our investments, including capital calls, custody fees, and management fees
• Support the process for the delivery of College Board’s audited financial statements
• Prepare materials for the College Board’s Investment Committee and Board of Trustee meetings
• Act as a key liaison for the Investment Committee and College Board’s investment service providers

About you, you have:

• A bachelor's degree in finance, Accounting, Economics or related technical field
• Minimum of 6 years of relevant and progressive experience
• Strong analytical, quantitative, and critical thinking skills
• Adept problem-solving skills, including using data to inform decisions and actions 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including facilitating meetings and presenting remotely and in-person
• Strong understanding of corporate finance and investments
• Exceptional attention to detail
• Highly motivated with a strong interest in process improvement
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, while building relationships and influencing others to action
• Strong organization and prioritization skills and the proven ability to move forward multiple projects in concert, both independently and as a member of the team
• Outstanding knowledge of emerging trends and best practices in Treasury and cash management fields
• Advanced MS Excel, PowerPoint, and Word skills
• A strong interest in expanding educational opportunity for all students
• The ability to travel to in-person events 4-6 times a year
• You are authorized to work in the United States.

College Board differentiates salaries by location so where you live will narrow the portion of this range in which you can expect a salary.  Your salary will be carefully determined based on your location, relevant experience, the external labor market, and the pay of College Board employees in similar roles. College Board strives to provide our best offer up front based on this criteria.  

You can expect to have transparent conversations about benefits and compensation with our recruiters throughout your application process.