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Investment Director Type: Full-Time Location: Dubai, UAE (remote start with relocation) About Us A Dubai-based investment firm managing a diversified portfolio across alternative strategies and select direct investments.
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Type: Full-Time
Location: Dubai, UAE (remote start with relocation)
About Us
A Dubai-based investment firm managing a diversified portfolio across alternative strategies and select direct investments.
We run a focused, research-driven process where analytical depth and independent judgment define how capital is deployed.
The Role
We are looking for an Investment Director to lead investment research and coordinate the end-to-end investment process.
You will work closely with senior leadership to enhance research capabilities, optimize portfolio operations, and drive analytical excellence across the investment division.
This is a research-intensive, high-autonomy position for a professional who combines deep market knowledge with operational rigor.
Responsibilities
- Lead Investment Due Diligence Source, screen, and evaluate investment opportunities across strategies and geographies. Conduct in-depth analysis of performance, investment process, risk metrics, and team capabilities. Maintain regular contact with managers to assess strategy evolution, performance attribution, and organizational stability.
- Coordinate the Due Diligence Process Collaborate with internal team members to coordinate the full due diligence lifecycle. Maintain trackers and ensure timely completion of regular updates. Synthesize outputs into comprehensive investment memoranda for senior leadership.
- Conduct Macro Research and Market Analysis Monitor and interpret macroeconomic data, central bank policy, and geopolitical developments to assess implications for markets and asset classes. Identify key trends and develop scenario analyses to inform investment decisions and portfolio positioning. Distill actionable insights and periodic briefs for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 8 to 12 years of professional experience in investment management, whether in investment research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
- Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
- Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field. Programming skills in Python for investment analysis and portfolio management.
- Exceptional research and written communication skills. Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects in multi-stakeholder investment environments.
- Proficiency in Bloomberg and industry-standard investment tools.
Preferred Qualifications
CFA, CAIA, or equivalent professional certifications.
Additional programming skills (R, SQL, etc.).
Experience with emerging markets.
Proven portfolio management track record.
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