Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

USA Volleyball•Irvine, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

USA Volleyball (USAV) is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to serve as a senior executive and strategic architect responsible for building and governing the organization's commercial investment ecosystem. This role is crucial at a time when USAV needs to bridge its non-profit mission with the commercial sophistication required for long-term growth, athlete programs, and competitive excellence. The CIO will implement a forward-thinking "Builder" strategy to establish commercial frameworks, capital partnerships, and asset infrastructure for financial sovereignty and mission integrity. The position requires operating at the intersection of private market investment and nonprofit governance, translating complex financial structures into clear organizational strategies. The CIO must be informed about market dynamics in finance, real estate, and commercial enterprise, using business intelligence to identify opportunities that align with USAV's mission and competitive positioning. Essential qualities include intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and a passion for building sustainable institutions. The CIO will lead with confidence and clarity, simplifying sophisticated financial concepts into compelling narratives, cultivating trust, and driving accountability in multi-stakeholder environments. A constant focus on results, with measurable KPIs and reporting against strategic investment objectives, is expected. The role also demands championing inclusion, safety, and collaborative behavior, fostering a culture of integrity, humility, and professionalism. Ultimately, the CIO's work must connect to growing the sport of volleyball, advancing athlete success, and ensuring USAV remains a world-class national governing body. The position is located in Irvine, CA.

Requirements

Ability to operate at the intersection of private market investment and nonprofit governance.
Translate complex financial structures into clear organizational strategies.
Deeply informed about market dynamics across finance, real estate, and commercial enterprise.
Use business intelligence to identify and pursue opportunities that complement and amplify USAV's mission and competitive positioning.
Intellectual curiosity, analytical rigor, and a passion for building sustainable institutions.
Lead with confidence and clarity.
Ability to simplify sophisticated financial concepts into compelling narratives.
Cultivate trust and drive accountability across complex, multi-stakeholder environments.
Constant focus on results, with a measurable framework of KPIs and reporting against strategic investment objectives.
Champion a sense of inclusion, safety, and collaborative behavior across the organization.
Develop a culture that manifests integrity, humility, and consummate professionalism.
Consistently connect work to growing the sport of volleyball, advancing the success of our athletes, and ensuring USAV remains a world-class national governing body.

Responsibilities

Design and govern the "Builder" investment strategy, defining a diversified portfolio across youth events, digital media rights, and physical infrastructure aligned to USAV's mission and long-term growth objectives.
Develop a clear thesis of thought around organizational capability and resource allocation, translating complex financial opportunities into actionable strategic direction.
Constantly prospect and remain informed about future market dynamics across finance, real estate, and commercial enterprise to identify emerging opportunities for USAV.
Lead sourcing, financial underwriting, and structuring of growth capital that supports USAV's strategic priorities and athlete-focused programs.
Develop compelling investor narratives that articulate USAV's enterprise value while clearly communicating the organization's mission commitment and governance framework.
Cultivate and prioritize strategic capital relationships with investors, sponsors, and institutional partners whose values align with USAV's identity and long-term vision.
Regularly inform the CEO and leadership team on capital formation progress, investor engagement, and pipeline development.
Direct USAV's acquisition strategy for regional training hubs and training centers, building a physical infrastructure that serves athletes and amplifies the sport's presence nationally.
Execute complex real estate financial engineering including lease-to-equity conversions and tax shield arbitrage.
Establish and maintain relationships with real estate development partners, municipal leaders, and community stakeholders to expand USAV's physical footprint in key markets.
Develop feasibility studies and investment models for existing and new facility programs, ensuring alignment with overall strategic and financial goals.
Act as USAV's designated representative on Joint Venture boards, exercising “Golden Share” veto rights that protect the organization's mission and financial interests.
Build and lead a lean, high-performance investment team through a phased organizational development plan, establishing a best-in-class commercial function within USAV.
Develop KPIs, dashboards, and reporting tools that provide the CEO, Board and stakeholders with clear visibility into commercial performance and investment outcomes.
Lead risk management strategies across the commercial portfolio, balancing investment opportunity against organizational exposure and mission alignment.
Other duties and projects as assigned.

Benefits

Paid Time Off: (employees will accrue 12 hours each pay period up to a maximum of 19.33 days)
Holidays: Up to 15.5 paid holidays per year
403B retirement plan: Employer match up to 8%
Health Benefits: (medical, dental, vision)- No monthly premiums are deducted for employee only health benefit.
An opt-out rebate is provided for employees waiving USAV medical coverage should they already have coverage with a qualified group health plan.
Medical wellness program - Earn up to $1000/year for completing health activities
Paid Parental leave
Robust Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
DEI, Social and Wellness Committees
Discounts on sponsored vendor apparel (Mizuno)