Chief Investment Officer

Venture Search; Dubai; On-site; AED 600,000 - 950,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm is seeking a Chief Investment Officer for its Dubai office. The role involves defining investment strategy for the GCC, leading a new team, and managing client relationships. Ideal candidates will have over 15 years in asset management or investment banking, with a strong network in the region. English fluency is essential, and knowledge of Arabic or Spanish is advantageous. This full-time position is crucial for driving investment initiatives in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, or trading.
• Previous senior leadership role (CIO / Head of Investments / Senior PM).
• Strong network across sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the investment strategy for the GCC.
• Lead the build-out of the Dubai investment office.
• Oversee portfolio management and risk management.

Skills

Experience in asset management

Investment banking

Fixed income knowledge

Leadership and communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Connecting Financial Services Professionals to Opportunities in the Middle East

Chief Investment Officer - Emerging Markets Trading / Investments

Position

Chief Investment Officer - Emerging Markets Trading / Investments

Key Responsibilities

• Define and execute the firm’s investment strategy for the GCC and Middle East.
• Lead the build-out of the Dubai investment office, including team leadership and strategic growth.
• Oversee portfolio management, asset allocation, and risk management across EM fixed income, FX, and multi-asset strategies.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional clients, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, and UHNWIs.
• Partner closely with the European headquarters to align on global strategy, leverage research, and ensure consistency of investment views.
• Ensure compliance with DFSA regulations and uphold the firm’s governance standards.
• Represent the firm at industry events, client forums, and media engagements in the Middle East.

Candidate Profile

• 15+ years of experience in asset management, investment banking, or trading, with a strong focus on emerging markets and / or fixed income.
• Previous senior leadership role (CIO / Head of Investments / Senior PM) with a proven track record of success.
• Strong network across sovereign wealth funds, institutional investors, and family offices in the GCC.
• Deep understanding of macro, EM debt / FX, and multi-asset investment strategies.
• Demonstrated ability to build and scale investment platforms, ideally in a new market environment.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and client relationship management skills.
• English fluency essential; Arabic or Spanish advantageous.

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Finance

Industries

• Financial Services, Investment Management, and Banking