Associate Principal - Long Term Asset Allocation

Remote DXB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Remote DXB in Abu Dhabi is seeking an experienced investment professional to contribute to macroeconomic research, asset allocation thinking, and narrative development. You will help build forward-looking return and risk assumptions while supporting portfolio construction methodologies.

The role requires at least five years in asset allocation or related fields, a quantitative degree, and strong market insight. CFA designation and AI-enabled research familiarity are preferred.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in asset allocation, investment strategy, macro research, or portfolio construction.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline.
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and financial markets.
• Experience conducting independent market and investment research.
• Knowledge of expected return frameworks and asset allocation methodologies.
• Quantitative analytical skills.
• UAE National

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of long-term macroeconomic outlooks, investment scenarios, and market narratives.
• Conduct research on secular trends and asset class developments to assess implications for strategic asset allocation.
• Support the development of forward-looking return, risk, and correlation assumptions across public and private markets.
• Assist in the design, analysis, and stress testing of strategic asset allocation frameworks and portfolio construction methodologies.
• Prepare investment research, presentations, and memoranda for internal stakeholders.
• Undertake ad hoc research and quantitative analysis to support asset allocation and broader investment strategy decisions.

Skills

Macroeconomic research

Investment research

Quantitative analysis

Market forecasting

Risk assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Postgraduate qualification

Tools

AI-enabled research tools

Job description

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development and maintenance of long-term macroeconomic outlooks, investment scenarios, and market narratives
• Conduct research on secular trends and asset class developments to assess implications for strategic asset allocation
• Support the development of forward-looking return, risk, and correlation assumptions across public and private markets
• Assist in the design, analysis, and stress testing of strategic asset allocation frameworks and portfolio construction methodologies
• Prepare investment research, presentations, and memoranda for internal stakeholders
• Undertake ad hoc research and quantitative analysis to support asset allocation and broader investment strategy decisions

Requirements

• Minimum 5 years of experience in asset allocation, investment strategy, macroeconomic research, or portfolio construction
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a quantitative discipline
• Strong understanding of macroeconomics and its implications for financial markets
• Experience conducting independent market and investment research
• Knowledge of expected return frameworks and asset allocation methodologies
• Quantitative analytical skills
• UAE National

Preferred Qualifications

• CFA designation
• Postgraduate qualification
• Familiarity with AI-enabled research tools