• Forming the University Endowment Strategy for Board of Trustees’ approval. Management of the endowment portfolio according to the strategy, enabling stable spending in support of the academic targets of the University.
• Planning and implementing sufficient risk management, internal control practices and back- and middle office functions in the portfolio management.
• Acting as the superior of the internal investment team of the university.
• Overseeing external asset manager performance and compliance.
• Reporting to the Board of Trustees on the portfolio performance.
• Working under the guidance of the external advisory Investment Committee and Chief Financial Officer of the University

• Master’s degree, preferably in finance or economics.
• 10+ years of related experience typically gained with an institutional investor.
• Understanding of the university and country operating environment.
• Proven track record of successful portfolio management.
• Proficiency in equity and alternative investments as well as fixed income.
• High degree of integrity.
• Strong communication and cooperation skills.
• Excellent command of English, command of Finnish is an asset.

• A meaningful and inspiring environment. We are proud of our purpose to shape a sustainable future. We spark the game changers of tomorrow, and renew society with research-based knowledge, creativity and an entrepreneurial mindset.
• A culture that inspires and includes everyone. All our work is guided by the values of the university: responsibility, courage, and collaboration. It’s the people that create Aalto, now and in the future. We want to be an open community where equality and inclusion enable curiosity, innovation, collaboration and wellbeing.
• A responsible and meaningful role with true impact in our university’s funding and success, and in the end, in the wellbeing and development of our society.
• Support, coaching and sparring when you feel you need it.
• Great possibilities for competence development and learning. We constantly keep learning to find the most impactful ways to empower – and invest in – our people.