Director Trusts & Investments

Position Title: Director – Trust Investments

Pay Rate: $170,000 - $210,000 per year

Multiple factors, including Individual experience, skills and abilities will determine where an employee is ultimately placed in the pay range.

Physical Location: Stamford, CT

The Job You Will Perform:

The Director – Trust Investments plays an integral role in the day-to-day investment activities of the International Paper (IP) Pension and Savings Plan investments.  IP’s Trust Investments team employs a team with strong backgrounds in investments, financial management, math, accounting, and pension fund administration.  The Director – Trust Investments is an important part of this team, which is responsible for the investment management of $15 billion of Pension and 401(k) plan assets.  The team invests across a wide range of asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and hedge funds.  The Director – Trust Investments will be responsible for the monitoring of the Plans’ investment managers, overseeing the Pension cash account, and will be part of the team conducting investment manager due diligence.  The position will be part of a collaborative team.

Key responsibilities of this role will include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in evaluating performance, risk exposure and transaction activity of the Pension and Savings Plan’s investments.
• Oversees Pension Plan cash reserve account, ensuring adequate liquidity for benefit payments, private equity capital calls and expense payments at all times while preventing the build-up of excess cash reserves.
• Oversees Savings Plan commingled account liquidity buffers, ensuring adequate liquidity while preventing the build-up of excess reserves.
• Monitors investment managers’ performance and compliance with guidelines, including proxy voting
• Monitors new investment manager prospects with consultant; coordinates legal review and funding process when new investments are made.
• Evaluates Pension Risk Transfer opportunities
• Assists with investment manager transitions and the orderly transfer of assets for plan mergers and divestitures with appropriate parties.
• Assists in completing periodic projects that relate to the Plans (e.g., communications campaigns, recordkeeper reviews, evaluation of new investment options, etc.).
• Assists Deputy CIO in managing investment activities of the IP Foundation, Retiree Medical Savings Program, Quarter Century Society, Employee Relief Fund and other “secondary” plans.

The Skills You Will Bring:

• Bachelor’s degree is required – Finance degree preferred
• MBA degree or advanced certification (CFA, CAIA) preferred
• A minimum of five years’ work experience in the pension, 401(k), or investment management area
• Strong analytical and communications skills
• Solid understanding of investments and pension/401(k) plan management

Core Competencies:

1. Collaborates – Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
2. Drives Results – Consistently achieving results, even under tough circumstances.
   
3. Instills Trust – Gaining the confidence and trust of others through honesty, integrity, and authenticity.
4. Action Oriented – Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency,
   high energy, and enthusiasm.
5. Communicates Effectively – Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey
   a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. 

The Company You Will Join:

International Paper (NYSE: IP) is the global leader in sustainable packaging solutions. With company headquarters in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, and EMEA (Europe, Middle East and Africa) headquarters in London, UK, we employ more than 65,000 team members and serve customers around the world with operations in more than 30 countries. Together with our customers, we make the world safer and more productive, one sustainable packaging solution at a time. Net sales for 2024 were $18.6 billion. In 2025, International Paper acquired DS Smith creating an industry leader focused on the attractive and growing North American and EMEA regions. Additional information can be found by visiting internationalpaper.com

The Culture You Will Experience:

International Paper promotes employee well-being by providing safe, caring and inclusive workplaces. We have team members all around the world with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. These are our strengths. We are committed to creating a culture where all individuals are respected, valued, engaged and have an opportunity to do their best work every day. We invite you to bring your uniqueness, creativity, talents, experiences, and safety mindset to be a part of our increasingly inclusive and diverse culture.

The Impact You Will Make:

We continue to build a better future for people, the planet, and our company! IP has been a good steward of sustainable practices across communities around the world for more than 120 years. Join our team and you’ll see why our team members say they’re Proud to be IP.

The Benefits You Will Enjoy:

International Paper offers a benefits package that includes health, welfare and retirement plans including Medical, Dental, Life insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Short-term and Long-term Disability, 401(k), Company-funded retirement contributions, Paid Time Off, Education & Development (including Tuition Reimbursement), Student Loan Repayment Assistance, and Voluntary Benefits including insurance for home, auto, vision and pets.