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R AY J OSEPH

9 Fitch Lane, Riverside, Connecticut 06878 ! (609) 423-9918 ! rayajoseph@gmail.com

Summary: Results-driven financial professional with 20 years of investment management, operations management,
business development and consulting experience. Directed regional, national and international investment programs for
public corporations, private equity startups, state and federal entities within budget and project timelines while
exceeding client expectations. Career marked by recommending investment, portfolio construction, and asset allocation
strategies that increase return on investment while reducing volatility utilizing a variety of asset classes and investments.
Engaging leader and communicator skilled in empowering personnel, collaborating and building relationships with
senior and executive staff, regulatory agencies, investment committees, oversight boards, state and federal agencies,
external money managers, consultants, and clients.
Areas of expertise include:
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Asset Allocation
Portfolio Management
Hedge Funds & Private Equity
Real Estate
Fixed Income

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Investment Plans & Strategy


Capital Markets and Trading Strategies
US & International Equity
Asset Liability Management
Manager/Fund Due Diligence

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Risk Management
Cash Management
Commodities
Compliance
Derivatives

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BARCLAYS New York, NY

2013 Present

Director Pensions, Endowments and Foundations Group


Advise and consult with Trustees, Consultants and Chief Investment Officers of Asset Managers, Pensions, Endowments
and Foundations on asset allocation, hedging and multi asset class investment strategy and implementation. Create and
structure cross asset solutions for clients using equity, fixed income, commodities, currency, derivatives, private equity,
hedge funds and real estate investments utilizing Barclays Investment Bank and Asset Management Group.

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF INTERIOR Washington, DC

2011 - 2012

Presidential Senior Executive Service (SES) appointment Chief Investment Officer and Executive Director
Directed the Office of the Special Trustee for American Indians to protect and preserve Indian trust assets. Directed and
supervised the functions of an asset management company including supervision of 700 employees with a budget of $153
million for FY 2012 and was a direct report to the Secretary of Interior. Directed the asset allocation, investment strategy
and portfolio construction of approximately $4.3 Billion in trust funds, including $1.0 Billion for the US Treasury and the
oversight of approximately 56 million acres of real estate, which is the largest land trust in the United States.

STATE OF NEW JERSEY TREASURY DEPARTMENT Trenton, NJ

2008 - 2011

Gubernatorial appointment Chief Investment Officer/Deputy Chief Investment Officer


Directed investment team and administrative functions of 85 employees and a budget of $155 million as Senior Executive
for the department. Created and implemented asset allocation, portfolio construction, and investment strategies utilizing
an understanding of financial markets, securities, alternatives and pension finance for States $70 Billion pension plan, $15
Billion Cash Management fund, $2 Billion defined contribution program, multiple 403 b programs and $800 million 529
Program. Responsible for the active investment strategy, due diligence, selection, monitoring, risk management,
alternative investments, trading, auditing, operational and administrative functions.

IDEARC MEDIA CORPORATION (Verizon Yellow Pages) Dallas, TX

2005 2008

Chief Investment Officer Treasury Department


Established Treasury Department Investor Relations and Retirement Plan Investment Groups as part of spinoff from
Verizon Communications and IPO. Directed and created asset allocation, portfolio construction, investment strategy and
portfolios, operational platforms, and completed regulatory compliance for $1.4 Billion retirement plans for 401(k) and
pension plans. Responsible for the active investment strategy, due diligence, manager selection, monitoring, risk
management, alternative investments, trading, auditing, operational and administrative functions.

EDUCATION, FINRA LICENSES, & SECURITY CLEARANCE


CORNELL UNIVERSITY - Master of Business Administration - Ithaca, NY
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO - Bachelor of Science Finance & MIS Buffalo, NY
FINRA SERIES 7(Current), SERIES 63(Current), SERIES 65 (Expired 2008)
TOP SECRET/SINGLE SCOPE BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION effective as November 2010

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