Executive Search Firm Services

The Employees' Retirement System of the State of Hawaii, located in Honolulu, requires the services of an executive search firm to recruit a chief investment officer. The agency needs to identify, screen, and secure a highly qualified leader with institutional investment leadership experience to fill this critical role. The selected firm will manage the entire recruitment lifecycle, from finalizing the position description to conducting preliminary interviews and facilitating the final selection process. The scope of work covers assisting the search committee with the position description, managing media advertisements, and serving as the primary point of contact for candidate inquiries. The firm must screen resumes, conduct preliminary interviews, present qualified candidates to the search committee, and coordinate multiple rounds of interviews, including final interviews with the board of trustees. Additionally, the firm will facilitate compensation and benefits negotiations with the selected candidate and handle all communications with unsuccessful applicants. Eligible bidders must be located onshore within the United States. The agency requires the selected contractor to perform the work onsite in Honolulu, Hawaii. Bidders must submit their proposals digitally via email or through the designated online portal, and the agency is currently seeking budget proposals to determine the cost of these services.