Chief Investment Officer
The Minnesota Climate Innovation Finance Authority is a publicly accountable financing authority, commonly known in other states as a “green bank.”
$90,577 - $130,312 / annually
Monday - Friday 40 hours per week
Hybrid work environment with three days per week in office; primary work location will be the Golden Rule Building in St. Paul. For those interested in relocating to Minnesota, a flexible start date may be negotiated.
This position oversees MnCIFA's capital deployment. The position will work closely with the Executive Director, other Executives and the Board of Directors on multiple aspects of organizational direction, including those related to sourcing investments and vetting projects for consideration by the Credit Committee. Because MnCIFA is a newly established state agency, this position will be establishing new systems and defining success. The fact that MnCIFA is a financing authority means the Chief Investment Officer's work is especially critical to ensuring it fulfills its purpose.
Four (4) years of strategic, high-level management and leadership experience that includes:
- Experience in budgeting, risk management, contracting, and grants management.
- Demonstrated supervisory or leadership experience*
*Leadership experience can include experience as a supervisor, lead worker, team lead, project lead, or completion of a State of Minnesota leadership program (e.g. ELI or SLI) or comparable leadership program.
A Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance can substitute for one (1) year of experience.
An Advanced degree in Business Administration, Accounting, Economics, or Finance can substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.
Applicants who meet the above education/experience requirements will be further evaluated based on the following:
- Experience in data analysis and financial planning.
- Knowledge and experience in the assessment, structuring, execution, and management of multiple financing tools.
- Finance experience in State, Tribal, Federal, or local government, or relevant private sector setting.
Apply by going to mn.gov/careers and searching for job ID 85594. Contact [email protected] with questions.