Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Finance
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 632 W. 6th Avenue
 

Example of Duties

The Director of Investment Operations (DIO) leads all day-to-day investment functions of the MOA Trust Fund, serving as Trust Manager under the AMC, IPS, and role-specific guidance. Reporting to the CFO and working under the Board of Trustees, the DIO coordinates across Municipal departments and acts as the primary point of contact for all Trust operations. This role ensures compliance with the IPS, maintains liquidity, and drives return optimization. The DIO plays a central role in selecting and evaluating external investment managers and analyzing financial and strategic issues impacting Trust outcomes. Regular reporting to the Board includes recommendations for policy and strategy enhancements. The DIO is expected to apply deep institutional investment expertise while remaining fluent in current market developments. The role supports the Board directly, organizing training, operational resources, and staff needs. It also includes budget development and submission of Board-approved appropriations. With Board approval, the DIO may consult on other MOA investments. Technical proficiency in Microsoft Office and large financial systems is required. Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Master’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and eight (8) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and ten (10) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR

Associate’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Public Administration, Economics or similar discipline and twelve (12) years of institutional investment management experience, four (4) years of which must have been in a supervisory or senior level capacity. 

OR