The university was awarded a $63 million unrestricted gift from the philanthropist giving the institution the freedom to invest strategically in areas that align with its mission.
The university is searching for an investment officer to help oversee and manage its endowment, with a focus on its marketable portfolio, including long-only, hedged equity and absolute return strategies.
The investment director and investment analyst will assist in the oversight and management of the tribal organization’s multi-billion dollar portfolio.
The foundation hired its first-ever coo to oversee its operations, finances and investment portfolio after its cfo retired at the end of the first quarter.
The university has committed nearly one-third of the capital committed to the pan-Canadian impact investment fund, which expects to hold its final close on or before March 31.
The institute has promoted its associate director and senior portfolio manager as its next investment head as its cio is retiring to launch an investment advisory firm.