The Outsourced Chief Investment Officer—once a last resort option for sub-scale capital pools looking to avoid the hassle and cost of building their own investment office to today, a multi-trillion dollar subset of the asset management profession and arguably the hottest structural trend in the industry. Take a listen while we examine:

What insights and opportunities led to the creation of this segment of organizations and why has that exploded in the ensuing four decades?
What defines a successful OCIO? And why has that trajectory and evolution seemingly reached an inflection point—hyperdrive really-- in the last five years that has redefined the space and encouraged newer, larger entrants?

Introduction (0:48)

Halftime (37:44)

Guests (41:37)

Guests:

Mark Anson, CAIA, CFA; CEO, President and CIO, Commonfund

Sarah Samuels, CAIA, CFA: Partner, NEPC

Episode Sources

Episode 8: OCIO: The Phoenix that Keeps Rising with Mark Anson and Sarah Samuels