Director, Portfolio Manager

This role involves developing, managing, and optimizing diversified multi-asset portfolios in line with client mandates and internal investment views. The successful candidate will translate strategic and tactical asset allocation views into actionable portfolio models tailored to various risk profiles. Key responsibilities include constructing portfolios, formulating asset allocation decisions, and managing multiple strategies with different risk/return mandates. Collaboration with the research team is essential to refine security selection and ensure alignment between top-down and bottom-up investment processes. The candidate will execute portfolio decisions while adhering to investment guidelines, risk parameters, and performance targets.

Key Responsibilities:

• Construct portfolios and lead on formulating asset allocation decisions
• Manage several strategies with different risk/return mandates
• Conduct cross-asset research emphasizing stock selection
• Develop risk management strategies to protect client assets and ensure portfolio stability and compliance
• Assess investment performance and report findings to the Chief Investment Officer
• Perform financial forecasting to run scenario analysis and stress testing
• Investment strategy development
• Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM)
• Fund Management
• Portfolio strategy development
• Portfolio risk management & compliance
• Investment performance analysis

Requirements/Qualifications:

• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment vehicles to drive portfolio performance and navigate market nuances
• Ability to develop and implement investment strategies that align with the company’s goals and targets
• Strong ability to analyze investment performance and trends
• Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Blackrock Aladdin)

Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates