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Posted: February 16, 2026 (4 days ago)

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Investment Manager-WV Jobs Investment Trust-Kanawha Co.

State of West Virginia

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Location

West Virginia, 25305

Salary

$70,000 - $90,000

per year

Closes

March 3, 2026

Job Description

Summary

This role involves managing investments for a state trust that supports job creation in West Virginia, including evaluating new opportunities, overseeing the current portfolio, and ensuring compliance with federal programs.

It also includes preparing reports, building professional relationships, and presenting to boards.

A good fit would be someone with a finance background who enjoys analyzing markets, making smart investment choices, and working collaboratively in a team.

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in finance or master’s degree in business administration, statistics, economics, or accounting
  • Proficiency in financial analysis and market research
  • Experience in investment and venture capital, preferably with lending or investment decision-making
  • Strong problem-solving, analytical thinking, and decision-making skills
  • Excellent written and verbal communication for presentations and reports
  • Organizational skills with attention to detail and time management
  • Ability to work in a team and demonstrate leadership

Full Job Description


***This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system.
If you are interested in this position, you must apply directly to the hiring agency.***

Resumes with a cover letter can be mailed to:

Andy Zulauf, Executive Director

West Virginia Jobs Investment Trust

180 Association Drive, Northgate Business Park

Charleston, WV 25311

OR emailed to Wendy.L.McCoy@wv.gov or Courtney.B.Lewis@wv.gov


Further questions should be directed to : Andy Zulauf, Executive Director, WVJIT (304) 205-8184


INVESTMENT MANAGER
WEST VIRGINIA JOBS INVESTMENT TRUST
KANAWHA COUNTY
SALARY: $70,000 - $90,000

Portfolio Management
  • Work closely with the Executive Director and Investment Analyst to assess prospective investment opportunities and develop the agency portfolio.
  • Make recommendations about financial and investment opportunities on behalf of WVJIT.
  • Present investment opportunities and related analyses to the WVEDA/WVJIT Board of Directors.
  • Manage existing portfolio, along with the Executive Director and Investment Analyst, to stay apprised of business updates and opportunities.
  • Act as a board member on portfolio company boards on behalf of WVJIT.

Federal Program Management
  • Assist the Executive Director with managing SSBCI and WVCAP.
  • Assist in preparation of WVCAP applications and reports for SSBCI compliance.
  • Assist in preparation of WVCAP closing documents for both debt and equity transactions to ensure SSBCI compliance.
  • Manage the Technical Assistance program for compliance.

Oversee various reports and financial data for the Executive Director, Board of Directors, WVCAP Committee, and U.S. Treasury. Develop relationships with clients and expand client networks in professional settings.
All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in finance or master’s degree in business administration, statistics, economics, and/or accounting.

Skills required:
Financial analysis
Market research
Investment and venture capital proficiency
Problem solving, analytical thinking, and decision making
Leadership and teamwork
Organization, time management, attention to detail
Written and verbal communication

Preference will be given to candidates whose experience includes:
Work in a major financial institution, brokerage firm, or investment firm
Experience making lending or investment decisions
Financial analysis and market research
Compiling data to write professional summaries and reports
Presentation of reports and proposals to decision makers Involvement in a federal small business funding program
Experience in a management role
Representation on board of directors or committees

Additional Information

This job opportunity is not in the classified service and is not covered by the West Virginia Division of Personnel merit system. Therefore, interested persons must apply directly to the hiring agency as directed above.

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Posted on NEOGOV: 2/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/16/2026

Source: NEOGOV | ID: neogov-wv-5237510