Investment Manager
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Emirates Investment Authority is seeking an Investment Manager to lead manager sourcing and due diligence across absolute return and equity strategies. The role involves structuring managed accounts, portfolio monitoring, and governance reporting.
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Responsibilities
- Lead manager sourcing and due diligence across absolute return and equity sub strategies
- Structure managed accounts and bespoke mandates
- Reallocate capital into higher alpha strategies aligned with portfolio objectives
- Conduct full investment, operational, and risk due diligence independently
- Prepare detailed investment memoranda for internal review
- Monitor performance, risk exposures, and alpha delivery
- Present investment recommendations to Investment Committees
Requirements
- 10+ years of institutional investment experience
- Significant experience in manager selection and portfolio construction
- Demonstrated expertise in absolute return, alpha transport, market neutral, and equity extension strategies
- Experience structuring and managing managed accounts
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline
- CFA or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred
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Purpose
- The Investment Manager will lead manager sourcing and due diligence across absolute return and equity sub strategies.
- Structure managed accounts and bespoke mandates.
- Reallocate capital into higher alpha strategies.
- Strengthen resilience within the Asset Management team.
- Support performance oversight and active portfolio management.
Responsibilities & Duties
- Manager Sourcing & Origination: Identify, source, and evaluate global investment managers across various strategies.
- Due Diligence & Investment Assessment: Conduct full investment, operational, and risk due diligence.
- Mandate Structuring & Execution: Structure and negotiate managed accounts and fund allocations.
- Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Oversight: Monitor performance, risk exposures, and alpha delivery.
- Governance & Committee Reporting: Present investment recommendations to Investment Committees.
- Team Contribution & Resilience: Provide mentorship to Investment Analysts.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelor's degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline.
- MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
- CFA or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred.
- 10+ years of institutional investment experience.
- Significant experience in manager selection and portfolio construction.
- Demonstrated expertise in absolute return, alpha transport, market neutral, and equity extension strategies.
- Experience structuring and managing managed accounts.
Technical Skills
- Advanced financial modeling and performance attribution analysis.
- Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk adjusted returns.
- Familiarity with hedge fund and alternative strategy structures.
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