CHIEF INVESTMENT OFFICER

Kentucky Retirement Systems
http://kyret.ky.gov

Located in Frankfort, KY, the Kentucky Retirement Systems (KRS) directs the investment activity and administration of over $13 billion in pension and insurance funds for the Kentucky Employees Retirement System, the County Employees Retirement System and the State Police Retirement System.  Assets are primarily invested and managed by external investment managers.

Responsibilities:  The CIO has a dual reporting relationship to the Investment Committee of the Board (for investment matters) and to the Executive Director (for administrative matters).  The CIO manages a staff of 7 Division Directors and Investment Analysts, and is responsible for: reviewing and making recommendations on asset allocations and on investment policies and procedures; performance analysis and reporting; manager research and analysis; research; training of the Board and investment staff; and, presentations to the Investment Committee, full Board and other stakeholders.

Requirements:  Preferred candidates will have: significant institutional investment management experience with a variety of asset classes, including experience managing funds externally; experience reporting to/working with a board; experience making public presentations; strong leadership skills; and, outstanding communication skills, including the ability to present complex investment concepts in an understandable way.  An advanced degree and/or CFA certification are preferred.

For more information, or to apply, contact:
Elena M. McCall
EFL ASSOCIATES

720-200-7021

 emccall@eflassociates.com