What types of organizations do you serve?

We serve corporate treasuries, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

Do you manage assets directly?

We provide oversight and manager selection but do not manage assets directly.

Can you help with ESG investing?

Yes, ESG integration and sustainable investing strategies are core capabilities.

How are you compensated?

We charge day rates without performance fees to avoid conflicts of interest.

What types of organizations do you serve?

We serve corporate treasuries, endowments, foundations, and family offices.

Do you manage assets directly?

We provide oversight and manager selection but do not manage assets directly.

Can you help with ESG investing?

Yes, ESG integration and sustainable investing strategies are core capabilities.

How are you compensated?

We charge day rates without performance fees to avoid conflicts of interest.

Services

Fractional CIO Investment Services

Expert investment leadership on a flexible basis

£800-2,000

Day Rate

2-6 weeks

Time to Hire

50-70%

Cost Savings

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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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What We Deliver

Quick Definition

Fractional CIO investment services provide investment leadership including investment strategy, portfolio construction, manager selection, and risk management. Scale investment expertise to your needs.

Core Services

Our fractional CIOs deliver investment policy development, asset allocation strategy, manager due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and investment committee support.

Service Packages

Package	Scope	Investment
Investment Review	Policy and portfolio assessment	1-2 days/month
Investment Strategy	Active portfolio oversight	2-4 days/month
Investment Leadership	Full function leadership	4-8 days/month

Our Approach

We develop investment policies, construct diversified portfolios, and provide ongoing oversight. Our CIOs bring institutional investment management experience.

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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%

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Time Allocation

How fractional executives spend their time

Strategy30%

Operations25%

Leadership20%

Governance15%

Technology10%

Fractional CIO (Chief Investment Officer) Services

Fractional Chief Investment Officer services provide expert portfolio management, investment strategy, and asset allocation leadership for family offices, asset managers, and corporate treasuries.

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Our CIO Services Include

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Investment Strategy: Asset allocation, investment policy, and return targets

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Portfolio Management: Multi-asset portfolio construction and rebalancing

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Manager Selection: Fund manager due diligence and selection

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Risk Management: Portfolio risk monitoring and hedging strategies

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Governance: Investment committee leadership and reporting

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ESG Integration: Responsible investment policy and implementation

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How Fractional CIO Services Work

Phase	Focus	Timeline
Review	Portfolio assessment and IPS review	Weeks 1-4
Strategy	Asset allocation and manager selection	Weeks 4-8
Execution	Portfolio implementation and monitoring	Ongoing

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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.

Calculate Your Day Rate

Fractional CFO Earnings

Calculate Your Potential Income

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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