Pensions - Hedge Fund and Private Credit Investment Officer - SVP

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Job Overview

Job Title: Hedge Fund and Private Credit Investment Officer (Senior Vice President)

The US Pensions Investment (“USPI“) team is the investment management team that manages and invests the assets of the Plans  USPI team is responsible for managing the Citi's US Defined Benefit and Defined Contribution retirement plans and advises on the Asset Allocation and Investment strategy for all the International Pension Plans.

Role Overview The primary responsibility of the Hedge Fund and Private Credit Investment Officer will be the strategic oversight and meticulous management of the US DB Pension Plan's investments in Hedge Funds and Private Credit. The DB Pension Plan, encompassing assets exceeding $10 billion, allocates a significant percentage of its capital to these asset classes. The core objective of these investments is to achieve superior diversification, enhance portfolio resilience, and generate substantial alpha relative to other asset classes within the broader portfolio. All existing Hedge Fund and Private Credit allocations are managed through a network of external investment managers. The incumbent will play a pivotal role in the rigorous selection and ongoing monitoring of these managers, working in close collaboration with an independent external advisor to ensure optimal performance and adherence to investment mandates. This position will report directly to the Chief Investment Officer (CIO) of the Plan.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will be entrusted with a broad spectrum of responsibilities critical to the success and integrity of the DB Pension Plan's alternative investment portfolios:

• Portfolio Management Contribution: Provide direct and impactful contributions to the strategic direction and operational management of the Hedge Fund and Private Credit portfolios, ensuring alignment with the overall investment objectives of the DB Pension Plan.
• Risk and Return Optimization: Actively participate in the comprehensive management of portfolio liquidity, market risk exposure, and liability hedging strategies. This includes a dedicated focus on alpha generation across all sub-portfolios, encompassing the full spectrum of Hedge Fund strategies employed.
• External Manager Engagement: Cultivate and maintain robust relationships with external Hedge Fund managers. This involves the active negotiation of Investment Management Agreements (IMAs) and continuous engagement to ensure effective partnership and performance delivery.
• Fee Optimization and Value Creation: Engage in diligent negotiation and optimization of fee structures with external managers. Furthermore, spearhead projects aimed at identifying innovative approaches to consistently generate stable alpha returns that surpass established Hedge Fund benchmarks.
• Analytical and Collaborative Leadership: Demonstrate proficiency in both individual analytical work and collaborative teamwork. The role requires the ability to partner effectively across various internal teams to proactively identify solutions to complex business inquiries, ensure timely resolution, and independently drive the implementation and execution steps necessary to bring open issues to successful completion.
• Governance and Reporting: Fulfill additional duties and functions as directed by the CIO, with a particular emphasis on comprehensive reporting requirements pertaining to Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance, and Internal Audit functions.
• Custodian Interaction: Facilitate daily interactions with the Custodian bank to ensure accurate and timely reconciliation of investment transactions, efficient cash management, and seamless asset transfers.
• Due Diligence and Portfolio Oversight: Conduct thorough due diligence for all prospective new investments and perform annual reviews for existing allocations. Maintain a dynamic watchlist of managers and present well-researched recommendations for portfolio changes to the CIO and the various Investment Committees.
• Advisor Relationship Management: Oversee and manage the critical relationship with the External Hedge Fund Advisor, leveraging their expertise to enhance portfolio performance and risk mitigation.
• Risk Assessment and Compliance: Consistently assess risk during all business decision-making processes, exhibiting an acute awareness of the firm's reputation and actively safeguarding the interests of Citigroup, its clients, and assets. This includes rigorously adhering to applicable laws, rules, and regulations, strictly complying with internal policies, exercising sound ethical judgment in personal and professional conduct, and promptly escalating, managing, and transparently reporting any control issues.

Qualifications

Candidates for this position are expected to possess a distinguished professional background demonstrating a profound understanding of the alternative investments landscape:

• Extensive Industry Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of progressive experience within a reputable financial services organization, with a demonstrated focus on managing Hedge Fund and Private Credit portfolios.
• Analytical Acumen: Proven experience in effectively analyzing actual and forecast investment results, coupled with a comprehensive and in-depth knowledge of various Hedge Fund strategies and their underlying sub-strategies.
• Macroeconomic and Hedging Expertise: Thorough understanding of key macroeconomic metrics and extensive experience in managing portfolios specifically designed for hedging purposes, while simultaneously targeting superior alpha generation beyond established benchmarks.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency with standard analytical tools, including but not limited to Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Access, Python and SQL.
• Communication Excellence: Exceptional written and oral communication skills, capable of conveying complex financial concepts clearly and concisely to diverse stakeholders.
• Financial Acuity: Demonstrated thorough knowledge of fundamental Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss (P&L) statement analysis.

Education A Bachelor’s degree in Economics, Finance, Business Administration, or a closely related quantitative field is required. A Master’s degree in a relevant discipline is highly preferred.

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Job Family Group:

Finance

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Job Family:

Pension Investment Management

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Time Type:

Full time

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Primary Location:

Long Island City New York United States

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Primary Location Full Time Salary Range:

$176,720.00 - $265,080.00

In addition to salary, Citi’s offerings may also include, for eligible employees, discretionary and formulaic incentive and retention awards. Citi offers competitive employee benefits, including: medical, dental & vision coverage; 401(k); life, accident, and disability insurance; and wellness programs. Citi also offers paid time off packages, including planned time off (vacation), unplanned time off (sick leave), and paid holidays. For additional information regarding Citi employee benefits, please visit citibenefits.com. Available offerings may vary by jurisdiction, job level, and date of hire.

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Most Relevant Skills

Please see the requirements listed above.

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Other Relevant Skills

For complementary skills, please see above and/or contact the recruiter.

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Anticipated Posting Close Date:

Dec 17, 2025

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