Chief Investment Officer, Family Office, Chicago


Description
This company is the primary business vehicle of a family of investors and entrepreneurs, combining assets to leverage and maximize investment opportunities and returns. The portfolio of investments is a diverse mix of assets including significant ownership in financial services, cable television, and sports franchise companies; private equity placements; real estate holdings; hedge funds; and securities. The headquarters office in Chicago manages the day-to-day activities of the business as well as some aspects of family administration.

The CIO will be responsible for managing the investment portfolio, interacting with board members to drive and manage successful investments. The scope ranges from evaluating the current performance to analyzing/structuring/negotiating new private placement deals and taking action in those companies that required hands on management.

The successful candidate must have experience analyzing, recommending and monitoring a wide range of investments, including direct investments in small businesses and private equity funds. Bringing an effective methodology for financial analysis and having strong business acumen is important. In addition, the candidate must have hands-on operating experience. He/she must already live in the Chicagoland area.

Please contact Sara Coffou at scoffou@coffou.com.