The Manager of Investments position will work collaboratively with other investment members in building out Liberty’s in-house investment capabilities for its long-term assets. This position is expected to play a key role in building Liberty’s portfolio and be involved in all aspects of endowment management including asset allocation implementation, manager due diligence and selection, portfolio reporting for various stakeholders, and special projects.

The position will prudently monitor LU’s Investable Pools for Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI) in accordance with the approved BRI framework and promote the intentional selection of investment managers who meet the financial objectives within the IPS and materially align with LU’s Christian mission.

This position is expected to travel to conduct onsite diligence, attend industry conferences and develop new relationships.
The Manager of Investments is an onsite Lynchburg position. Therefore, the position is expected to professionally and actively participate in the Lynchburg community and LU’s on-campus activities.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Manager of Investments is expected to support LU’s endowment portfolio. These include but are not limited to the following:

• Supports asset class leads in sourcing, diligence & execution including conducting market mapping for relevant strategy/sector and conducting investment due diligence analysis to form investment convictions based on thorough evaluation of competitive landscape, investment strategy, process, team, organization, track record etc.
• Conducts both quantitative and qualitative investment analysis
• Monitors portfolios, managers & performance drivers as a secondary back-up for the asset class lead
• Participates in engagement with external managers (meetings, updates, due diligence)
• Contributes to pipeline development
• Prepares DD report and I.C. memo to support the selection or rejection for reasons articulated clearly in oral and written analyses.
• Serves as the primary lead for assigned GP relationships and responsible for GP monitoring including reviewing quarterly letters and manager correspondence, attending manager meetings and AGMs etc., ensuring GP requests are responded timely and monitoring records are accurately stored.
• Supports asset class reviews by developing appropriate performance & exposure analytics.
• Collaborates with senior and junior investment members to support team goals.
• Contributes to ad-hoc projects related to improving investment process, portfolio monitoring and operations. Assist in selecting and onboarding data aggregator and risk tools.
• Provides investment context for LPA reviews and ODD reviews.
• Stays informed of industry/market/investment opportunities.
• Supervises tasks assigned to analysts
• Develops and maintains industry networks and peer relationships representing LU.
• Actively participates in the Lynchburg community and LU’s on-campus activities.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Junior investment members assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

• CFA required
• At least 5 years of institutional investment experience.
• Ability to leverage critical thinking, independent judgement and experience to constructively contribute to investment decisions across the portfolio
• Clear investment philosophy, intellectually inquisitive and honest, with the ability to interview people and triage different sources of information effectively to form educated conviction
• Ability to incorporate rigorous qualitative and quantitative analyses in the evaluation of investment strategies, investment processes, and investment performance
• Strong communication skills and the ability to present perspectives and recommendations, both verbally and in writing, in a clear and logical manner
• Self-motivated and directed, possessing an ability to motivate others
• The highest level of integrity, honesty, and sense of fiduciary duty
• Ability to articulate and defend the unique Christian educational mission and vision of Liberty University and its subsidiaries to a wide variety of individuals and groups.
• Individual must not be in default on any federal student or parent loan
• Individual must not be convicted of, or pled nolo contendere or guilty to, a crime involving the acquisition, use, or expenditure of federal, state, or local government funds, -or- be administratively or judicially determined to have committed fraud or any other material violation of law involving federal, state, or local government funds (CFR 668.14(b)(18)(i))

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English in order to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent Computer skills

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment in order to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel locally within Virginia and out of state for conferences and/or meetings.

• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak in order to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop in order to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 10 or fewer pounds.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting. It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel. Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

Pay Range

Compensation is determined based on factors such as qualifications, experience, education, skills, and certifications, along with University needs and external market conditions. Market benchmarks may be used, as appropriate, in combination with internal equity to ensure pay is fair and aligned with the broader compensation structure.

The position may also be eligible for comprehensive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and tuition assistance.

$190,000.00 - $260,000.00

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.