Mission
The Office of Investments & Banking (OIB) recognizes the critical role it plays in supporting the University’s mission in providing teaching, research, and outreach for the benefit of current and future generations of students, faculty, and stakeholders across Minnesota and beyond.
OIB’s mission is to steward the University’s financial assets in a prudent manner that produces the highest risk-adjusted investment returns and delivers first-in-class investment operations and enterprise-wide treasury management services.
The Office of Investments & Banking reports directly to the Executive Vice President for Finance & Operations of the University of Minnesota.
OIB's Scope
Core Functions
(CEF) Endowment ~$2.4B
Seeking to maximize returns while preserving intergenerational neutrality
(TIP) Operating Pool ~$1.9B
Capital preservation focus. Seeking to provide current income.
Treasury Operations
Oversee University-wide cash and banking operations as well as the debt management program
Ancillary Functions
Retirement Plans ~$6.7B
Platform design, investment option selection / oversight
Minnesota SSBCI Venture Capital Program
Partnership with the State of Minnesota to facilitate venture investments in local startups
Supplemental Investment Programs $584M
(GIP, RUMINCO, Bond Proceeds)
Natural Gas Hedging
Oversee program intended to reduce budget volatility.
Supplemental Investment Programs $584M
(GIP, RUMINCO, Bond Proceeds)
Ad Hoc Projects / Analysis
Contact Us
Campus mail: 145 UOffPl (del code 2704)
Main Phone Number: 612-624-5558 | Fax Number: 612-626-7271
Email: [email protected]