Board-Level Finance & Strategy Advisor

Cygnify; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-family office in Dubai seeks a Board Level Financial Adviser to influence strategic decisions and provide financial oversight. The role involves advising the Board on financial strategy, capital planning, and evaluating investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in banking and investment management, along with professional certifications. This position promises a significant impact in a lean senior structure, directly interacting with the Board and CEO.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in banking, investment management, corporate finance, capital markets, or senior financial leadership roles.
• Proven Board-level exposure and strong regulatory understanding.

Responsibilities

• Advise the Board on financial strategy, capital planning, liquidity, and profitability.
• Evaluate investment portfolios, asset allocation, major transactions, and emerging opportunities.
• Provide oversight on investment platforms, structured products, valuations, and due diligence.
• Lead advisory on M&A, capital raising, IPOs, sukuk/bonds, private placements, and strategic deals.
• Assess regulatory compliance, financial governance, risk controls, and market exposure.
• Contribute to financial centre development, investment policy frameworks, and performance dashboards.
• Advise on digital assets, tokenization, and relevant fintech/DeFi initiatives (where applicable).
• Support Board committees and review audit, risk, and regulatory reports.

Skills

Advanced financial and investment analysis

Capital markets and portfolio strategy

Risk governance and regulatory expertise

Strong communication and Board presentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or a related field

Professional certifications such as CFA, FRM, CPA, ACCA, CIMA, or CAIA

Job description

A multi-family office in Dubai seeks a Board Level Financial Adviser to influence strategic decisions and provide financial oversight. The role involves advising the Board on financial strategy, capital planning, and evaluating investment opportunities. The ideal candidate will have 15+ years of experience in banking and investment management, along with professional certifications. This position promises a significant impact in a lean senior structure, directly interacting with the Board and CEO.