- Experience
- 8–12 yrs
- Salary
- USD 260,000 – USD 260,000 / year
- Openings
- 1
- Posted
- 1 month ago
- Work mode
- Work from home
- Education
- Master's or PhD
- Eligibility
- Experienced investment professionals with 8 to 12 years in investment management, research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation, and a quantitative academic background are encouraged to apply. Candidates with CFA, CAIA, emerging markets experience, or broader programming skills are es…
- Resume
- Required to apply
Job description
About the Company
This role sits within a Dubai-based investment firm that oversees a varied portfolio spanning alternative investment strategies and selected direct investments. The organization uses a concentrated, research-led approach, with a strong emphasis on analytical rigor and independent decision-making when allocating capital.
Role Overview
The company is hiring an Investment Director to steer investment research and manage the full investment workflow from start to finish. In this position, you will partner with senior leadership to strengthen research capabilities, improve portfolio operations, and raise the overall analytical standard across the investment team. The role is highly autonomous and research-heavy, suited to someone with strong market expertise and disciplined execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Source, review, and assess potential investment opportunities across different strategies and regions.
- Perform detailed analysis of returns, investment approach, risk measures, and team strength.
- Keep ongoing communication with managers to understand strategy changes, performance drivers, and organizational stability.
- Work with internal stakeholders to run the entire due diligence process efficiently.
- Maintain tracking systems and make sure periodic updates are completed on schedule.
- Convert research findings into clear, well-structured investment memos for senior leadership.
- Track macroeconomic indicators, central bank actions, and geopolitical events to understand their effect on markets and asset classes.
- Spot major trends and build scenario-based analysis to support investment decisions and portfolio positioning.
- Summarize key insights into concise briefs for senior leadership.
Required Qualifications
- 8 to 12 years of professional experience in investment management, including investment research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
- Strong command of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
- Master’s or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or another quantitative discipline.
- Hands-on Python programming ability for investment analysis and portfolio management tasks.
- Excellent research and written communication skills.
- Demonstrated capability to coordinate projects in multi-stakeholder investment settings.
- Working proficiency with Bloomberg and standard investment research tools.
Preferred Background
- CFA, CAIA, or an equivalent professional credential.
- Additional coding exposure such as R or SQL.
- Experience working with emerging markets.
- A proven record in portfolio management.
Compensation
The budget for this position is up to USD 260,000 per year, plus a monthly performance bonus.
Application Note
Candidates are expected to submit their application using the provided application link.