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Investment Committees & Approval Workflows

Decision & Governance Models

Structured frameworks for investment decisions, approval workflows, and governance processes. Essential for institutional investors, corporate boards, and finance teams who need consistent, auditable decision-making.

Problems Solved

Standardizing investment committee decision processes
Creating auditable approval workflows for major decisions
Ensuring consistent criteria across investment opportunities
Documenting decision rationale for compliance and review
Tracking post-decision performance against projections
Managing multi-stakeholder review and sign-off processes

Who It's For

Investment Committee Members
Board Directors
Compliance Officers
Portfolio Managers
Internal Audit Teams
Corporate Governance Teams

Models in This Category

Investment Memo Template

Intermediate

Structured IC memo with all required sections

Best for: Investment committee presentations

Decision Matrix Model

Basic

Weighted criteria scoring for alternatives

Best for: Comparing multiple investment or strategic options

Approval Workflow Model

Intermediate

Multi-level approval tracking and routing

Best for: Managing sign-off processes for major decisions

Investment Post-Mortem Model

Intermediate

Actual vs projected performance tracking

Best for: Learning from past investment decisions

Risk Appetite Framework

Advanced

Board-level risk tolerance definition

Best for: Enterprise risk management and governance

Delegation of Authority Model

Basic

Approval thresholds and authority mapping

Best for: Governance design and policy implementation

Investment Scorecard

Intermediate

Standardized rating framework for opportunities

Best for: Screening and ranking potential investments

Portfolio Review Model

Intermediate

Periodic review framework with action items

Best for: Quarterly portfolio monitoring and governance

When to Use Which Model

ModelSituationKey Benefit
Investment MemoPresenting to investment committeeConsistent, complete IC documentation
Decision MatrixComparing strategic alternativesObjective, documented decision process
Approval WorkflowMulti-stakeholder sign-off neededClear accountability and audit trail
Post-MortemAnnual review or exit analysisOrganizational learning and improvement
Portfolio ReviewQuarterly governance meetingsStructured monitoring and action tracking

Key Benefits

Consistent evaluation criteria across decisions
Complete audit trail for regulatory compliance
Structured approval workflows with sign-offs
Post-decision tracking and accountability
Role-based access and information controls
Integrated with underlying financial models

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