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Chief Investment Officer (CIO)
Remote (US-based)
$175,000 – $225,000+ / year, depending on experience
OVERVIEW
A fast-growing real estate private equity platform — spanning manufactured housing, small-bay industrial, self-storage, and RV parks — is hiring a Chief Investment Officer to serve as second-in-command. This is a build-and-own role, not a caretaker executive seat: someone who wants equity-level upside, not just a bigger salary, and who's genuinely energized by scaling an organization rather than just managing what already exists.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
- Serve as the CEO's primary operating partner, and the main point of contact for the leadership team
- Own portfolio and corporate P&Ls — budgets, forecasts, and overall financial performance
- Oversee execution across acquisitions, asset management, property management, construction, and finance/accounting
- Help lead debt and equity strategy, financing, capital allocation, and portfolio leverage
- Turn the CEO's vision into an actual execution plan, and run it without needing the CEO in the loop day to day
- Build out the organization as it scales — processes and teams, not just oversight
- Step into distressed-asset or difficult-market-cycle situations when they come up
- Travel as needed to stay hands-on across the portfolio
WHY YOU MATTER
This isn't a role where someone manages what already exists — it's the role that lets the CEO focus on vision, relationships, and growth, because someone else is actually running the business.
WHAT IT TAKES
- 10+ years of commercial real estate experience, combining real estate and finance — real estate private equity, investment management, REITs, family offices, or institutional real estate
- A mix of large institutional experience and time at a smaller, entrepreneurial or founder-led company
- Hands-on experience with both debt and equity financing — LP/GP structures, JVs, syndications, funds, and investor returns
- Manufactured housing, small-bay industrial, self-storage, or RV park experience is a real plus
- Comfortable operating through distressed assets or a difficult market cycle
- Familiarity with EOS is preferred
- An ownership mentality — someone who wants to build long-term value, not just collect a bigger paycheck
- Direct, candid communication paired with genuine emotional intelligence
- Willing and able to travel
THE PERKS!
- Base salary in the $175,000–$225,000+ depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus
- Real long-term upside
- Health insurance, with the company covering 50% of the premium
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in chief investment officer jobs.
- 15 or more years of institutional investment management or portfolio management experience
- Demonstrated leadership of a multi-asset or multi-strategy investment portfolio
- CFA designation or equivalent advanced credential in finance or economics
- Experience presenting to boards, investment committees, or institutional stakeholders
- Proficiency with portfolio analytics, risk management platforms, and Bloomberg
- Advanced degree in finance, economics, or business administration
Tips for Your Chief Investment Officer Job Search
Quantify portfolio scale and performance
Your resume must state the AUM you managed, asset classes covered, and measurable outcomes like risk-adjusted returns or drawdown limits. Hiring committees at this level screen for specific portfolio scale, so vague descriptions of oversight will cost you interviews.
Tailor your investment philosophy statement
Many chief investment officer postings ask for a written investment thesis upfront. Draft a concise, institution-specific philosophy that reflects the mandate, whether endowment-style, liability-driven, or multi-asset growth, so your application stands out from the first read.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists chief investment officer openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings by governance structure
A family office CIO role demands different credentials than a public pension fund or corporate treasury position. Filter openings by entity type and read the reporting structure carefully. Boards, investment committees, and CFOs each signal a distinct interview process and decision timeline.
Prepare a case study for the final round
Most CIO searches include a live portfolio review or asset allocation presentation before the committee. Prepare a real-world case study that walks through your process from macro view to manager selection, since that is where shortlisted candidates are most often differentiated.
Negotiate total compensation before the offer closes
CIO compensation at institutions often includes deferred incentives, co-investment rights, or carried interest that dwarf base pay. Understand each component before you counter. Waiting until after a verbal offer to ask about long-term incentives leaves money on the table.
Chief Investment Officer Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most chief investment officers?
The companies hiring the most chief investment officers right now include Tenfold, State Street, and CARE-INF, with the largest share of openings in Texas, Virginia, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Asset managers, insurance companies, endowments, and large corporate treasury teams account for the bulk of active searches.
How many chief investment officer jobs are remote?
About 50% of chief investment officer openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the board-facing and committee-driven nature of most CIO roles. Fully remote arrangements are more common in smaller family offices and certain corporate treasury functions, while pension funds and endowments typically require regular on-site presence.
How do you become a chief investment officer?
Most chief investment officers build toward the role through senior portfolio management or deputy CIO positions over many years. Earning a CFA designation, managing progressively larger books of capital, and gaining direct experience presenting to investment committees are the most consistent steps. Developing expertise in a specific asset class first, then broadening into multi-asset oversight, is a common path at large institutions.
Can you get hired as a chief investment officer without direct CIO experience?
Yes, but the path is narrow and highly dependent on context. Smaller institutions, single-family offices, and early-stage endowments regularly hire their first CIO from the director or deputy level. Your strongest argument is a clear record of independent investment decision-making and experience owning outcomes, not just executing on a framework someone else set.
What does the chief investment officer interview process look like?
The process typically runs in three to five rounds and involves more stakeholders than most executive searches. Early rounds focus on investment philosophy and career history with the search committee or HR. Later rounds include a live asset allocation or portfolio review presented to the full investment committee or board. Reference checks are extensive, and the final decision often rests with the chair or CEO.
Where can I find and apply to chief investment officer jobs?
You can find and apply to chief investment officer jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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