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Chief Investment Officer- 5 Year Fixed- Term Contract at Technology Innovation Agency
Technology Innovation Agency
September 09, 2026
Full-time
On-site
Job Purpose:
To provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of TIA's investment management, portfolio strategy, funding instruments and investment risk functions. The role leads the development and execution of long-term investment strategies that position TIA as a dynamic, intelligence-driven national innovation agency, and strategic investment partner within the National System of Innovation.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Master's degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Management, Economics, Commercialisation, Engineering, Science, Technology or a related field.
Professional certification or advanced training in investment management, corporate finance, venture capital, development finance, portfolio management or innovation commercialisation.
Experience
Total 15 years working experience on senior management level within an institutional funding environment.
Proven experience in managing investment portfolios, funding instruments, due diligence, risk management and stakeholder partnerships.
Total 15 years executive-level experience in a technology development, innovation, development finance, venture capital, public sector funding or National System of Innovation environment of which 8+ years must be at EXCO / General Manager level.
Proven experience in blended finance, co-investment models, Fund-of-Funds mechanisms, commercialisation support, portfolio optimisation
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Public sector investment governance and PFMA requirements.
Investment funding instruments, portfolio management and risk oversight.
Blended finance, co-investment, Fund-of-Funds and development finance models.
Commercialisation pathways, technology readiness and innovation scaling.
Intellectual property, technology transfer and market adoption considerations.
Due diligence, investment appraisal, IRR, ROI and impact assessment.
Strategic judgement.
Executive presence and influence.
Accountability and ethical leadership.
Analytical and systems thinking.
Investment strategy development.
Portfolio management and optimisation.
Due diligence and investment appraisal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Perspective
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure alignment between investment funding decisions, financial controls, reporting requirements and audit outcomes.
Oversee the allocation, utilisation and monitoring of investment funds to ensure alignment with approved portfolio priorities, funding instruments and strategic outcomes.
Drive the design and implementation of blended finance, co-investment and Fund of Funds mechanisms to leverage public and private sector capital.
Monitor investment expenditure, commitments and disbursements against approved budgets, delegations of authority and PFMA requirements.
Ensure that investment decisions are supported by sound due diligence, financial analysis, risk assessment and expected impact.
Stakeholder Management
Build and manage strategic relationships with investors, funders, government departments, development finance institutions, industry partners, universities, science councils and other NSI stakeholders.
Position TIA as a credible innovation investment partner and curator of high-impact innovation opportunities.
Represent TIA in relevant investment, innovation, commercialisation and technology development forums.
Provide strategic advice on emerging investor expectations, market trends, stakeholder priorities and partnership opportunities.
Internal Processes
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of TIA's investment management framework, portfolio governance model and investment decision-making processes.
Ensure that investment pipeline development, screening, due diligence, approval, contracting, monitoring, reporting and exit processes.
Oversee portfolio segmentation, Prioritisation and optimisation to support strategic impact, commercialisation readiness and financial sustainability.
Define investment risk appetite, risk assessment criteria and mitigation measures.
Strengthen evidence-based investment decision-making through improved market intelligence, portfolio analytics, impact measurement and performance reporting.
Ensure alignment between investment management, commercialisation support, intellectual property assessment, business support and NSI curation functions.
Define TIA's short-, medium- and long-term investment priorities in line with the Decadal Plan, APP and national innovation priorities.
Identify emerging sectors, technologies, market opportunities and funding gaps that require investment intervention.
Support integrated organisational planning by aligning investment strategy with innovation, commercialisation, financial strategies.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation of funded investments to assess financial performance, commercialisation progress, technology development milestones and socio-economic impact.
Identify underperforming investments and recommend corrective actions, additional support, restructuring or exit strategies.
Improve operational efficiencies of technology development and commercialisation portfolio.
Learning and Growth
Ensure KPAs are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the performance agreements for each division.
Ensure reviews of performance against agreed performance standards
Live the values and culture of TIA.
Communicate and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify, manage and coordinate the implementation of knowledge systems, tools and initiatives to improve the performance TIA.
Integrated information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks.
Deadline:22nd September,2026
To provide executive leadership and strategic oversight of TIA's investment management, portfolio strategy, funding instruments and investment risk functions. The role leads the development and execution of long-term investment strategies that position TIA as a dynamic, intelligence-driven national innovation agency, and strategic investment partner within the National System of Innovation.
Minimum Requirements
Qualifications
Master's degree in Finance, Investment Management, Business Management, Economics, Commercialisation, Engineering, Science, Technology or a related field.
Professional certification or advanced training in investment management, corporate finance, venture capital, development finance, portfolio management or innovation commercialisation.
Experience
Total 15 years working experience on senior management level within an institutional funding environment.
Proven experience in managing investment portfolios, funding instruments, due diligence, risk management and stakeholder partnerships.
Total 15 years executive-level experience in a technology development, innovation, development finance, venture capital, public sector funding or National System of Innovation environment of which 8+ years must be at EXCO / General Manager level.
Proven experience in blended finance, co-investment models, Fund-of-Funds mechanisms, commercialisation support, portfolio optimisation
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of Public sector investment governance and PFMA requirements.
Investment funding instruments, portfolio management and risk oversight.
Blended finance, co-investment, Fund-of-Funds and development finance models.
Commercialisation pathways, technology readiness and innovation scaling.
Intellectual property, technology transfer and market adoption considerations.
Due diligence, investment appraisal, IRR, ROI and impact assessment.
Strategic judgement.
Executive presence and influence.
Accountability and ethical leadership.
Analytical and systems thinking.
Investment strategy development.
Portfolio management and optimisation.
Due diligence and investment appraisal.
Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Perspective
Partner with the Chief Financial Officer to ensure alignment between investment funding decisions, financial controls, reporting requirements and audit outcomes.
Oversee the allocation, utilisation and monitoring of investment funds to ensure alignment with approved portfolio priorities, funding instruments and strategic outcomes.
Drive the design and implementation of blended finance, co-investment and Fund of Funds mechanisms to leverage public and private sector capital.
Monitor investment expenditure, commitments and disbursements against approved budgets, delegations of authority and PFMA requirements.
Ensure that investment decisions are supported by sound due diligence, financial analysis, risk assessment and expected impact.
Stakeholder Management
Build and manage strategic relationships with investors, funders, government departments, development finance institutions, industry partners, universities, science councils and other NSI stakeholders.
Position TIA as a credible innovation investment partner and curator of high-impact innovation opportunities.
Represent TIA in relevant investment, innovation, commercialisation and technology development forums.
Provide strategic advice on emerging investor expectations, market trends, stakeholder priorities and partnership opportunities.
Internal Processes
Lead the development, implementation and continuous improvement of TIA's investment management framework, portfolio governance model and investment decision-making processes.
Ensure that investment pipeline development, screening, due diligence, approval, contracting, monitoring, reporting and exit processes.
Oversee portfolio segmentation, Prioritisation and optimisation to support strategic impact, commercialisation readiness and financial sustainability.
Define investment risk appetite, risk assessment criteria and mitigation measures.
Strengthen evidence-based investment decision-making through improved market intelligence, portfolio analytics, impact measurement and performance reporting.
Ensure alignment between investment management, commercialisation support, intellectual property assessment, business support and NSI curation functions.
Define TIA's short-, medium- and long-term investment priorities in line with the Decadal Plan, APP and national innovation priorities.
Identify emerging sectors, technologies, market opportunities and funding gaps that require investment intervention.
Support integrated organisational planning by aligning investment strategy with innovation, commercialisation, financial strategies.
Oversee monitoring and evaluation of funded investments to assess financial performance, commercialisation progress, technology development milestones and socio-economic impact.
Identify underperforming investments and recommend corrective actions, additional support, restructuring or exit strategies.
Improve operational efficiencies of technology development and commercialisation portfolio.
Learning and Growth
Ensure KPAs are understood and achieved as agreed upon in the performance agreements for each division.
Ensure reviews of performance against agreed performance standards
Live the values and culture of TIA.
Communicate and implement development opportunities to ensure continuous improvement of work effectiveness and efficiency.
Identify, manage and coordinate the implementation of knowledge systems, tools and initiatives to improve the performance TIA.
Integrated information systems and tools are optimally utilized to execute core tasks.
Deadline:22nd September,2026