Description

The Employees’ Retirement System of the State of Hawaii (ERS) seeks to hire a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) who will manage the investment activities of the ERS, provide guidance to the ERS Executive Director and Board of Trustees and serve as a member of the ERS Executive/Administrative team. This professional will advance our investment program by providing vision, leadership and strategic planning necessary for ERS to thrive and achieve its goal of sustainability for its stakeholders and beneficiaries.

The CIO must be a strategic visionary for the ERS, one of the largest public pension funds in the country with over 132,191 members, retirees and beneficiaries and assets in excess of $25.2 billion. Demonstrate leadership skills to oversee the portfolio, internal professionals, and the external investment management firms. 

Exceptional communication and collaboration skills are necessary.  Required degree in finance, economics, business, accounting or related field. MBA, CFA, CAIA designations and experience with public pension systems preferred. 

The salary range is $300K to $400K.  The final compensation will be determined based on market, education, and professional experience. 

Kumabe HR, LLC, an executive search firm, is assisting ERS with this important search. All calls and inquiries should be made through the search firm. Interested applicants should send a resume and cover letter outlining their qualifications and interest in the position to Kimberly Miyashiro at kimberly@kumabehr.com. The full job description is available at www.kumabehr.com. Applications received by October 16, 2026, will receive priority consideration.  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

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