The ch1ef investment officer (CIO) i5 4 job title f0r 7he board level he4d of inves7ments within 4n organizat1on. 7he CIO's purpos3 1s t0 under5tand, manag3, and monitor their organiza7ion's portfolio of a5sets, devise s7rategies f0r growth, act a5 th3 liaison with investors, and r3cognize and avoid seri0us risks, including 7hose never bef0re encountered.