Investment Officer - Real Assets

About This Role

This Investment Officer role drives the sourcing, evaluation, and stewardship of real estate, infrastructure, and natural resources investments for a public-sector institution's multi-billion-dollar portfolio. The position supports the private markets team in managing and monitoring CRPTF's real asset investments and external manager relationships.

Responsibilities

• Identify, research, and evaluate private markets investment opportunities across Real Estate, Infrastructure, and Natural Resources
• Conduct underwriting and analytical assessments of investment managers, funds, co-investments, and direct investment opportunities
• Remain informed of market trends, capital markets conditions, and strategic opportunities relevant to real assets
• Assist in the evaluation and selection of external investment managers and investment vehicles
• Perform detailed analysis of investment manager track records and assess associated risk factors
• Prepare written and verbal reports, presentations, and recommendations for PIOs, the CIO, and the investments staff
• Support legal negotiations and documentation processes for new commitments
• Conduct ongoing monitoring of existing investments, including quarterly reporting, calls, annual meetings, and communication with managers
• Review financial statements, performance reports, and organizational updates from external managers
• Prepare special reports, investment performance summaries, portfolio reviews, and other analytical materials
• Maintain investment databases, spreadsheets, and tracking systems
• Identify potential investment issues and recommend corrective actions
• Review and prepare recommendations on legal matters such as amendments, consents, and waivers
• Coordinate investment operations and accounting matters with staff, custodians, advisors, and consultants

Requirements

• 9+ years experience in investment management, pensions, endowments, or private investment functions
• Demonstrated knowledge of institutional investment practices, including analysis of Real Estate, Infrastructure, and/or Natural Resources investments
• Strong analytical capabilities, including financial modeling and performance/risk evaluation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Understanding of legal documentation, contracts, amendments, and other investment-related materials

Qualifications

• College training in finance, accounting, real estate, infrastructure, natural resources, economics, or related fields
• Nine (9) years of experience working in investment management, pensions, endowments, or comparable environments performing private investment–related functions

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits

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