Managing Director - Head of Investment - Dubai
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About the Role
An asset manager is seeking an experienced Head of Investments to lead portfolio strategy, investment analysis, governance, and risk management in Dubai.
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Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio construction and asset allocation across listed equities, fixed income, funds, money market instruments, and externally managed mandates
- Direct investment research and due diligence processes to support sound investment decision making
- Oversee performance reporting and ensure robust monitoring of portfolio outcomes against objectives
- Manage investment risk in line with the Group's investment policy and governance framework
- Provide strategic investment recommendations to senior leadership and shareholders
- Enhance investment governance structures and reporting frameworks across the function
- Build and develop a high performing investment team
Requirements
- 10 or more years of investment management experience gained within an asset manager, family office, investment office, private bank, corporate investment team, or treasury environment
- Strong expertise across public markets, portfolio management, and asset allocation
- Proven capability in investment research, performance measurement, and risk analysis
- Solid understanding of GCC capital markets
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline
- CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred
Full Job Posting
Head of Investments
- The asset manager is seeking an experienced Head of Investments to lead the management and development of its Group investment portfolio, based in Dubai.
- The role carries responsibility for portfolio strategy, investment analysis, governance, performance monitoring, and risk management.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead portfolio construction and asset allocation across listed equities, fixed income, funds, money market instruments, and externally managed mandates.
- Direct investment research and due diligence processes to support sound investment decision making.
- Oversee performance reporting and ensure robust monitoring of portfolio outcomes against objectives.
- Manage investment risk in line with the Group's investment policy and governance framework.
- Provide strategic investment recommendations to senior leadership and shareholders.
- Enhance investment governance structures and reporting frameworks across the function.
- Build and develop a high performing investment team.
Skills & Experience
- 10 or more years of investment management experience gained within an asset manager, family office, investment office, private bank, corporate investment team, or treasury environment.
- Strong expertise across public markets, portfolio management, and asset allocation.
- Proven capability in investment research, performance measurement, and risk analysis.
- Solid understanding of GCC capital markets.
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
- CFA, MBA, or equivalent professional qualification is highly preferred.
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