Investment Director – Relocate to Dubai

About the role

We are seeking an Investment Director to lead research and manage the end‑to‑end investment process for our diversified portfolio. The role combines deep market knowledge with operational rigor and offers high autonomy in a research‑intensive environment.

Key responsibilities

• Lead investment due diligence by sourcing, screening, and evaluating opportunities across strategies and geographies.
• Maintain regular contact with managers to assess strategy evolution, performance attribution, and organizational stability.
• Coordinate the full due‑diligence lifecycle, manage trackers, and ensure timely updates.
• Synthesize findings into comprehensive investment memoranda for senior leadership.
• Monitor macroeconomic data, central bank policy, and geopolitical developments to inform portfolio positioning.
• Produce actionable insights and periodic briefs for senior leadership.

Required profile

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in investment management, research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
• Exceptional research and written communication abilities.
• Proven ability to coordinate multi‑stakeholder projects.

Required skills

• Python programming for investment analysis and portfolio management.
• Bloomberg terminal proficiency.
• Additional programming skills such as R and SQL (preferred).
• Advanced quantitative and analytical capabilities.