Investment Director

About RGG Capital

RGG Capital is a Dubai-headquartered investment company managing a diversified portfolio that spans alternative investment strategies and selective direct investments. Their approach emphasizes thorough research, analytical precision, and independent decision-making in capital deployment.

Role Overview

The Investment Director will spearhead investment research efforts and oversee the full spectrum of the investment process. This role entails close collaboration with senior leaders to strengthen research capabilities, enhance portfolio functions, and promote analytical rigor throughout the investment division. It is a high-autonomy position demanding deep market expertise and operational discipline.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead investment due diligence by sourcing, screening, and rigorously evaluating investment opportunities across diverse strategies and global markets. Perform detailed assessments of performance data, investment methodologies, risk measures, and team expertise. Maintain ongoing communication with managers to track strategic shifts, performance factors, and organizational health.
• Coordinate the entire due diligence workflow in partnership with internal teams, ensuring adherence to timelines via diligent tracker management and synthesis of findings into comprehensive investment memoranda for senior stakeholders.
• Conduct macroeconomic and market research by monitoring economic indicators, central bank policies, and geopolitical events to evaluate their market and asset class effects. Develop trend analyses and scenario models to inform investment strategy and portfolio allocation, communicating insights through regular briefs to leadership.

Qualifications and Skills

• Between 8 and 12 years of experience in investment management, encompassing roles in investment research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
• In-depth knowledge of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
• Advanced degree such as a Master's or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a closely related quantitative discipline.
• Programming proficiency in Python, applicable to investment evaluation and portfolio oversight.
• Outstanding research skills and written communication, with demonstrated ability to lead and coordinate projects involving multiple investment stakeholders.
• Competency with Bloomberg terminals and commonly used industry investment software.

Preferred Credentials

• Professional certifications like CFA, CAIA, or equivalents.
• Additional programming abilities such as R and SQL.
• Experience working with emerging markets.
• Documented success in portfolio management.

Compensation and Benefits

The total compensation can reach up to USD 260,000 annually, supplemented by monthly performance bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package.