Vice President, Investments

Cox Enterprises • Atlanta, GA

51d • 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. Cox brings together the world’s greatest minds to help breathe life into new possibilities – and drive innovation for a better future. That’s why we look for individuals who share our pioneering spirit, have imaginative ideas and are fearless when it comes to tackling the world’s biggest challenges. Our people love technology – and they love making a difference. They have a passion for finding new solutions and working with brilliant colleagues. Every day they dedicate themselves to a huge range of exciting projects, contributing to the Cox vision around the globe. From engineering new sustainability solutions that conserve water and energy to creating the infrastructure for the smart cities of tomorrow, there’s no challenge too great for our pioneers. And there’s no shortage of opportunities for you to make a difference. Come and experience the dynamic, collaborative and creative environments where your ideas are welcome and new discoveries are waiting. To help you grow to your full potential, we strive to support our employees in their career aspirations and promote the freedom to explore new horizons.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field
• Extensive experience in investment and portfolio management, preferably within a family office, trust company or private wealth management business.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree (e.g., MBA) or professional certification (e.g., CFA, CAIA) preferred.

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

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive