Position: Senior Associate, Client CIO Group
Firm: ~70-person firm managing $8.5 billion for US non-profits
Location: Boston, MA or Greater Philadelphia, PA
Compensation: Competitive compensation, incentive and benefits package
Culture: Mission-driven, cross-disciplinary, intellectually rigorous approach
Reports to: Managing Director, Client CIO Group
About TIFF
TIFF is an outsourced chief investment officer (OCIO) dedicated to delivering investment excellence to nonprofit and other institutional organizations. Founded in 1991 by a foundation collaborative led by the MacArthur and Rockefeller Foundations, TIFF helps mission-driven institutions fulfill their objectives through disciplined, innovative investment management. Learn more at www.tiff.org.
Role Overview
The Senior Associate, Client CIO (CCIO) position sits within TIFF’s client-facing team, which partners with nonprofit organizations to develop strategic asset allocation frameworks and investment portfolios. The role bridges analytical rigor with client service, supporting both ongoing client relationships and new prospect development. As a Senior Associate, you will gain increasing independence over time in client-facing responsibilities and relationship management.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop expertise in TIFF’s investment philosophy and approach and translate it into effective, high-quality client and prospect materials.
- Conduct financial and portfolio analyses to support strategic asset allocation, investment program design, and policy guidance.
- Evaluate and synthesize portfolio performance drivers within the context of capital markets and TIFF’s offerings, contributing to quarterly and ad hoc deliverables.
- Engage directly with clients and prospects, attending meetings, capturing priorities, and supporting senior team members in delivering tailored advice.
- Prepare and present materials addressing client needs related to investment strategy, governance, policy, and market conditions.
- Collaborate across TIFF teams (investment, operations, risk, and client development) to gather data and insights that inform client work, presentations, and thought leadership.
- Lead or contribute to special projects that enhance client service, prospecting efforts, or internal initiatives.
- Conduct research on markets, clients, prospects, and investment topics to strengthen both client engagements and business development.
- Grow independence over time, managing client requests and relationship responsibilities as experience and capability develop.
Why Join TIFF?
At TIFF, we believe in doing good for the greater good. Our culture is inclusive, collaborative, and intellectually rigorous, providing staff with the opportunity to thrive both personally and professionally.
We offer:
- Competitive salary with bonus opportunity
- Up to 23 days of paid time off, plus 12 paid holidays annually
- Firm-wide work-from-home days throughout the year
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Short- and long-term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- Paid time off for volunteer service
TIFF is an Equal Opportunity Employer — Female/Minority/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity.
Application Instructions
Please submit your resume along with a cover letter describing your qualifications and interest in the position.
