Amy Diamond

University of Southern California

The University of Southern California Investment Office manages a significant endowment, estimated to be over $8 billion, that supports its various educational and research programs. Amy Diamond, as the Chief Investment Officer, plays a crucial role in overseeing USC's investment strategies to ensure the endowment's growth and alignment with the university's goals. In her role, Diamond is responsible for the strategic direction of USC's investment portfolio, making decisions that will impact the university's financial health over the long term. In managing USC's endowment, Amy Diamond plays a key role in securing the university's financial future, ensuring that it continues to provide high-quality education and contribute to societal progress, in line with its broader mission and values. Diamond was named chief investment officer in 2020. A recognized national leader in the institutional investment industry, Diamond joined USC after serving two decades as managing director of private investments and real assets with Northwestern University’s Investment Office. During her tenure at Northwestern, Diamond held leadership roles in annual asset allocation and risk management and served on advisory boards for more than 35 investment managers. In addition, Diamond created a successful co-investment program, worked jointly with financial operations on liquidity planning, and was closely involved in Northwestern’s strategic sale of pharmaceutical patent royalty interests. Before joining Northwestern, Diamond was an equity research analyst for several investment banks, where she led coverage of companies in the health care services and energy industries. She has been recognized as a top performer in the field of institutional investment.