Finance
Manager of Investments
Brett R. Stertzbach, CFA
Manager of Investments
P.O. Box 734
100 West College
Voice: (740) 587-6654
Fax: (740) 587-6263
E-mail: stertzbachb@denison.edu
Overview
The Manager of Investments is responsible for the day-to-day oversight of the university's investments including the endowment, unitrusts, pooled income funds, gift annuities and operating cash. He assists the Vice President of Finance and Management in making debt financing decisions and he assists the Development Office in the transferring and valuing of gifts.
Endowment
The Manager of Investments works with the Director of Investments, the Investment Committee of the Board of Trustees, and Denison's outside investment consultant to review asset allocation and implement strategic changes including additions, withdrawals, hiring and firing of external investment mangers. The Manager works closely with the Director in conducting due diligence, including manager visits and phone calls. The Manager also prepares a monthly investment update for the Investment Committee and a quarterly report to the full Board of Trustees regarding the current investment environment and the University's investment strategy for the Endowment.
Debt Financing
The Manager of Investments assists in the planning and execution of debt financing decisions. He is responsible for preparing and updating filing information for rating agencies and other outside parties. He oversees the relationship with the Trustee bank and tracks the cash flows from the various accounts.
Planned Giving
The Manager of Investments works closely with the Office of Endowment and Capital Programs. He supports the Director of Major Gifts and Planned Giving in the administeration of gifts, including the valuation and transfer of assets, and the review of investment and custodial relationships. He also works closely with the Director of the Annual Fund on stock transfers and valuations.
Other
The Manager of Investments assists the Stewardship Coordinator in supervising restricted and endowed funds to make certain funds are used in a manner consistent with the donors wishes. He also performs statistical and other analytical assistance to the Vice President of Finance and Management in support of institutional research and planning.