What are the responsibilities and job description for the Executive Vice-President, MI Finance position at MILKEN INSTITUTE?
Salary: To be determined, based on qualifications and experience.
About the Milken Institute
The Milken Institute is a globally minded, publicly supported, non-partisan, and nonprofit think tank with offices in Washington, DC,, Santa Monica, New York, London, Abu Dhabi, Mexico City and Singapore. For the past three decades, the Milken Institute has served as a catalyst for practical, scalable solutions to global challenges by connecting human, financial, and educational resources to those who need them. Guided by a conviction that the best ideas, under-resourced, cannot succeed, we conduct research and analysis and convene top experts, innovators, and influencers from different backgrounds and competing viewpoints. We leverage this expertise and insight to construct programs and policy initiatives. These activities are designed to help people build meaningful lives, in which they can experience health and well-being, pursue effective education and gainful employment, and access the resources required to create ever-expanding opportunities for themselves and their broader communities.
The Milken Institute's events and programmatic activities, involve the exchange of ideas with leaders from around the world. The Institute hosts more than 200 events each year, with our annual flagship event, Global Conference, bringing together 4,500 participants from around the world, featuring more than 900 speakers throughout 200 sessions over the course of the event.
About the Position
The Executive Vice-President (EVP) provides strategic vision, leadership, and operational oversight for the organization’s Finance Pillar. This position reports directly to the CEO and is responsible for advancing high-impact initiatives to mobilize public, private, and philanthropic capital to foster opportunity, reduce wealth inequality, and promote economic growth. The EVP oversees program development, research integration, fundraising strategy, and external stakeholder engagement while ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and long-term strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
1. Strategic Leadership & Pillar Management
- Lead and manage the Finance pillar staff of approximately 20, setting strategic direction, priorities, and performance goals.
- Oversee a portfolio of programs focused on advancing solutions that encourage long-term saving and investment; support the deployment of capital to underserved people, places, and projects, and conduct applied research projects to foster economic mobility through new business models, policy recommendations, capital structures, and financial technologies.
- Ensure strong cross-functional collaboration and operational excellence across teams.
2. Program Development & Implementation
- Devise the launch, integration, and scaling of program initiatives
- Recruit, hire, and manage senior program leadership; build high-performing teams to execute program deliverables.
- Ensure successful completion of grant-funded deliverables and secure new funding to sustain and expand initiatives.
3. Research Integration & Thought Leadership
- Oversee the finance research team to produce high-quality, policy-relevant research.
- Lead the integration of research functions into programmatic strategy to enhance impact and credibility.
- Leverage research insights in engagement with current and prospective funders, policymakers, and institutional stakeholders.
- Represent the organization as a subject matter expert in finance, financial markets, capital access, inclusive wealth building, and regulatory policy.
4. Fundraising & External Relations
- Cultivate and maintain relationships with institutional funders, philanthropists, corporate leaders, and policymakers.
- Develop and execute fundraising strategies to support pillar initiatives and new ventures.
- Secure major philanthropic and institutional investments to scale impact-driven initiatives.
5. Executive Leadership & Special Initiatives
- Serve in senior leadership roles for new strategic initiatives, including large-scale alliances or coalitions focused on economic mobility, access to capital, and inclusive wealth building.
- Design and implement strategies to scale new platforms and partnerships.
- Work closely with executive leadership and key stakeholders to advance mission-driven priorities.
- Duties as assigned.
Qualifications
- Minimum 15 years of progressively senior experience in finance, economics, financial services, public policy, research institutions, or related fields.
- Deep knowledge of finance, including global and domestic financial markets and institutions, capital formation, and financial regulatory policy.
- Demonstrated experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives and managing high-performing teams.
- Proven track record of securing significant philanthropic, institutional, or corporate funding.
- Strong executive presence with experience engaging senior-level stakeholders, including investors, policymakers, regulators, and philanthropic leaders.
Education
- Graduate degree required.
- Preferred fields of study include finance, economics, business, law, or public policy.
Core Competencies
- Strategic vision and execution
- Financial markets and regulatory expertise
- Fundraising and capital development
- Research-driven policy analysis
- Organizational leadership and team building
- Public engagement and stakeholder management
- Public speaking
Working Conditions & Travel Requirements
This position will work in a professional office environment on a hybrid schedule consisting of three (3) days per week reporting in-person to the Washington, DC office location (Tuesday – Thursday), with the remaining two (2) days working remotely. This schedule is subject to change at the Institute’s sole discretion. This position will need to travel both domestically and internationally as required.
Note
The statements herein are intended to describe the overall nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.
We are interested in qualified candidates who are eligible to work in the United States. Please note, we are not sponsoring visas at this time, being authorized to work in the U.S. is a precondition of employment.
Please submit resume and cover letter illustrating how your experience and skills will contribute to the department and any unique qualities you bring to the position. If applying via Indeed, please upload your resume and any supporting documentation as one attachment. Any application that does not include both a resume and cover letter will be rejected. If you are unable to complete this application due to a disability, contact our Human Resources department to ask for an accommodation or an alternative application process.
Our Culture
The Milken Institute is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran.
Every person at the Milken Institute is treated with respect, supported with resources and training, and exposed to a broad range of experiences. We foster a space for growth with opportunities to share knowledge and passion with both clients and colleagues. We are committed to building a diverse workforce and creating an inclusive environment where everyone can thrive. Our leadership is actively involved in our commitment to diversity and inclusion, and fostering a culture that creates opportunities for everyone.
Benefits
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan - 403b (5% match)
- Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
- Paid Time Off (Personal, Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity & Paternity)
- Fertility Support
- Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account (FSAs)
- Pet Insurance Discount
- Training & Development:
- LinkedIn Learning – over 15,000 self-guided classes offered
- Annual Mentor Program
- Wellness Resources:
- Employee Assistance Program
- CALM app membership