Washington State Investment Board
Investment ManagementWashington, United States51-200 Employees
Based in Olympia, Washington, the Washington State Investment Board oversees investments for several public-sector retirement programs, including those serving public employees, teachers, school employees, law enforcement officers, firefighters, and judges. It also manages capital for additional state funds that support industrial insurance, colleges and universities, and developmental disability services. The board’s investment performance is a key source of funding for state pension benefits, reflecting its role in supporting long-term public obligations. The organization is structured with a board and executive committee that provide enterprise leadership and oversee distinct teams responsible for investment management, research and asset allocation, financial accounting and administration, legal services, and risk oversight. The investment team manages major asset classes, including public equity, private equity, real estate, tangible assets, and fixed income, while the operations group supports trading, investment accounting, cash management, and compliance. An institutional relations team handles external stakeholder relations and communications, producing performance reports, annual reports, and website content.