Vice President, Investments

Cox Communications • Atlanta, GA

6d • Hybrid

About The Position

About Us: The Cox Family is a multi-generational family based in Atlanta with a diverse portfolio of operating companies and family investments across various sectors and asset classes. Our family office is dedicated to sustaining the family legacy, values and positive impact across generations. We are seeking a seasoned investment professional to lead our family office investment and portfolio management platform to preserve and grow the family multi-generational wealth. Job Summary: Reporting to the President of the Family Office, the VP of Investments will be responsible for leadership of the Family Office investment platform. This individual will work closely with the Outsourced Chief Investment Officer (OCIO) to manage the investment governance process, strategic and tactical asset allocation strategy, and portfolio construction and oversight for family trusts, family investment entities, and individual family members. The role requires a strong strategic leadership mindset, deep understanding of fiduciary duties and standards, financial markets and asset classes, exceptional analytical and due diligence skills, and the ability to navigate complex investment mandates with effective communication and a team orientation approach. About Us As our primary divisions Cox Automotive and Cox Communications drive new waves of innovation, Cox Enterprises is entering spaces like cleantech, healthcare, esports and more. We're a family business guided by a legacy of bold innovation that’s driven by those who want to make their mark. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer – All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual’s age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship. Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States for any employer without current or future sponsorship. No OPT, CPT, STEM/OPT or visa sponsorship now or in future.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) preferred.
• Extensive experience in investment and portfolio management, preferably within a family office, trust company or private wealth management business.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for setting investment policy for family trusts, family investment entities, and individual family members.
• Leadership and management of the Family Office and Private Trust Company Investment Committees.
• In collaboration with the OCIO, the senior leadership team, and the governance investment committees, the VP of Investments will lead and develop comprehensive investment strategies aligned with the family's policy, financial goals and risk tolerance.
• Manage, oversee and monitor the family's investment portfolios including equity, fixed income, real estate, private equity, and alternative investment managers and direct investments.
• Conduct thorough macro-economic, sector and asset class market research to identify base-case strategic and tactical investment themes and opportunities.
• Provide regular reports and updates to the family, leadership team, and governance committees on portfolio positioning, performance, market trends, and material strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with external advisors, fund managers, and internal corporate investment professionals to optimize the family investment platform, charter and operating best-practices.
• Work with internal and external compliance, legal, finance and tax teams to ensure compliance with all relevant regulations, fiduciary duties and responsibilities.
• Lead, mentor and develop a team of investment professionals within the family office.

Benefits

• health care insurance (medical, dental, vision)
• retirement planning (401(k))
• paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees