Portfolio Strategist

Global Investor is seeking a Portfolio Strategist to join their Strategy & Asset Allocation team in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This role is crucial for enabling the efficient and effective governance of the fund's investment sector. Apply now to contribute to a major global investor.

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Company Overview

Our client is a major global investor based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for a Portfolio Strategist to join their Strategy & Asset Allocation team, playing a key role in the governance of the fund's investment sector.

Quick Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Salary Range: Not Applicable
• Experience: 5 Year+
• Qualifications: Bachelors Degree

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the development and implementation of the fund's asset allocation strategy.
• Monitor developments in capital market expectations and provide strategic views and research into new investment ideas.
• Support the identification, development/configuration and/or maintenance of investment risk IT systems.
• Ensure investment risk data is properly collected and analysed before usage.
• Monitor market developments across private markets and other related markets, such as leveraged finance.

Requirements

• A financial background and experience working in a similar field.
• An interest in and understanding of financial markets.
• Strong relationship management skills and problem-solving competencies.
• Possess strong market monitoring capabilities.
• Sound judgement and enthusiasm for risk measurement and monitoring, with a focus on the overall portfolio strategy.
• A high degree of economic literacy on private and public markets with a keen understanding of different asset classes.
• A commercial nature when viewing potential business plans and opportunities.
• Knowledge of coding is advantageous.

Benefits

• Opportunity to work with a major global investor.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of asset allocation strategies.
• Gain exposure to capital market expectations and new investment ideas.
• Work with investment risk IT systems and data analysis.
• Develop strong market monitoring capabilities across various financial markets.