An investment officer is a professional who manages and oversees an organization's or individual's investments. This may include making decisions about where to allocate funds, selecting appropriate assets such as stocks, bonds, or real estate, monitoring the performance of those investments, and adjusting strategies based on market conditions or other factors that could impact returns. Investment officers typically have a strong understanding of financial markets, economic trends, and risk management techniques to help guide their decision-making process. They may work for banks, insurance companies, pension funds, endowments, or other institutions with large pools of money to invest on behalf of their clients or stakeholders.