Senior Vice President and Chief Investments Officer

Senior Vice President and Chief Investments Officer Posting Number:

S01520JP

Department:

Investments Job Summary:

The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is responsible for optimizing the investment performance of the Bowdoin endowment which provides critical operating support for a distinguished academic experience and meets the financial needs of every accepted student. The CIO has responsibility for day-to-day oversight of the portfolio, manager sourcing and evaluation, investment recommendations, rebalancing, Investment Committee communications and team management. The CIO works closely with the Investment Committee on overall investment strategy and asset allocation policy and manager selection This search is being managed by SpencerStuart . For more information or to express interest in the role, please contact Sarah Burley Reid sburleyreid@spencerstuart.com or Todd Maher tmaher@spencerstuart.com .

Education/Skills Requirements:

Strong academic credentials / training

B.A./B.S.

[in a relevant field]. M.B.A. or M.S. and CFA or CAIA are strongly preferred. Experience Requirements and/or

Equivalents:

IDEAL EXPERIENCE

Preferably 15 years of relevant investment experience Relevant experience at an endowment, foundation, pension, sovereign, family office, investment management firm or wealth management firm. Track record of superior investment performance. Team management / mentorship experience Experience managing or mentoring a team of investment professionals.

Standard Work Days and Hours:

Standard administrative hours are 8:30am - 5:00pm. This is an exempt level position that requires the time commitment to complete the essential duties of the position.

About Bowdoin:

Bowdoin embraces diversity in all forms, and the College is home to talented students, faculty and staff-with a variety of racial, ethnic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds; religious beliefs; and gender identities, among other factors. We encourage applications from candidates committed to the support of an inclusive campus community and those who will enrich and contribute to the College's multifaceted diversity. We value a community in which individuals of all backgrounds are warmly welcomed and encouraged to succeed. Founded in 1794, Bowdoin has maintained its commitment to the liberal arts for well over 200 years. Bowdoin's reputation as a preeminent liberal arts college rests on the excellence of its faculty, students, and staff; intimate size; strong sense of community; and connections to the people, history, and natural beauty of Maine. Bowdoin's campus is situated in a beautiful natural setting. Located in Brunswick, Maine, a town of approximately 20,000, the College is a short drive from the Maine coast, twenty-five miles from Portland and 120 miles from Boston.

Shift:

Employment Category:

Full Time Year Round Benefits Eligible:

Yes Pay Type:

Salaried Background Check Package Requirements:

Administrative Staff + Credit Is driving a Bowdoin vehicle an essential function of this job?: Is a pre-placement physical required for this position?:

No Posting Date:

05/08/2026

Applications Accepted Until:

Open Until Filled:

No Special Instructions to

Applicants:

EEO Information:

Bowdoin College complies with applicable provisions of federal and state laws that prohibit unlawful discrimination in employment, admission, or access to its educational or extracurricular programs, activities, or facilities based on race, color, ethnicity, ancestry and national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, marital status, place of birth, genetic predisposition, veteran status, or against qualified individuals with physical or mental disabilities on the basis of disability, or any other legally protected statuses. To apply, visit https://careers.bowdoin.edu/postings/17727 jeid-bb2362a23dad6e48a5ef94dbd06e3f60