What are fractional investment CIO day rates?

Day rates range from 1200-1800 GBP for investment leadership.

Do they manage assets directly?

Typically oversight and strategy, not direct asset management.

What are fractional investment CIO day rates?

Day rates range from 1200-1800 GBP for investment leadership.

Do they manage assets directly?

Typically oversight and strategy, not direct asset management.

Investment

Fractional CIO Investment Jobs UK

Q: What organizations need fractional CIOs?

Family offices, foundations, and corporate treasuries.

Part-time investment leadership

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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£800-1500

Day Rate

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1-3

Days/Week

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50-70%

Cost Savings

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500+

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Key Takeaways

1Fractional CFOs work 1-3 days per week, providing senior expertise without full-time costs
2UK day rates range from £800 to £1500, depending on experience and sector
3Typical engagements save 50-70% compared to full-time executive hires
4Ideal for startups, scale-ups, and SMEs needing strategic leadership
5No employment overhead: no pension, NI, benefits, or notice periods

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Fractional CIO Investment Roles

Quick Definition

Fractional CIOs provide investment strategy and portfolio leadership on a part-time basis. Typical engagements are 2-4 days per month with day rates from 1200-1800 GBP.

UK Fractional Investment Market

UK fractional CIO demand comes from family offices, foundations, and corporate treasuries. Organizations seek investment expertise without full-time cost.

Typical Requirements

Area	Requirement
Experience	15+ years investment leadership
Track Record	Portfolio management, asset allocation
Skills	Investment strategy, manager selection
Certification	CFA or equivalent valued

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Cost Comparison

Fractional vs Full-Time Executive

Full-Time Executive£286k/year

Salary + Benefits + Overhead

Fractional Executive£106k/year

1-2 days/week average

Your Potential Savings

£180k+

63%

saved

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

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Fractional Chief Investment Officer Jobs UK

The fractional CIO (Investment) provides investment strategy and portfolio management leadership. This role serves asset managers, family offices, pension funds, and corporates with significant investment portfolios.

Key Responsibilities

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Investment strategy and asset allocation

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Portfolio management oversight

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Risk-adjusted return optimisation

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Manager selection and due diligence

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Investment committee governance

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ESG integration in investment decisions

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Investor relations and reporting

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UK Fractional Executive Day Rates

Compare day rates across C-suite roles

CFOThis Role£800 - £1500/day

£1100

CTO£900 - £1600/day

£1200

CMO£750 - £1400/day

£1000

COO£800 - £1400/day

£1050

CDO£900 - £1450/day

£1150

CISO£900 - £1550/day

£1200

Rate Range

Average

Source: UK Market Data 2025

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Fractional vs Interim vs Full-Time

Choose the right engagement model

Aspect	Fractional	Interim	Full-Time
Time Commitment	1-3 days/week	4-5 days/week	5 days/week
Duration	Ongoing/flexible	3-12 months	Permanent
Annual Cost	£50-150k	£150-300k	£200-400k+
Best For	SMEs, startups, scale-ups	Crisis, transitions	Large enterprises
Flexibility	★★★ High	★★☆ Medium	★☆☆ Low

Costs are indicative UK market rates. Actual costs vary by role, experience, and sector.

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Fractional CFO Earnings

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Your Day Rate

£1,000

£750Avg: £1000£1500

Days Per Client/Week

2.5 days

1 day5 days

Number of Clients

2 clients

Weekly

£5,000

Monthly

£21,650

Annual

£240,000

Based on 2.5 days/week x 2 clients x 48 working weeks. CFO UK average day rate: £1000.

BetaThis calculator provides rough estimates for illustration only. Actual rates and salaries vary based on location, experience, industry, and market conditions.

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