Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Client of Hanson Search Ltd; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 500,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to oversee the investment lifecycle, drive strategy, and enhance portfolio performance. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in investment banking or private equity, and demonstrate exceptional leadership and analytical skills. This pivotal role involves engaging with stakeholders, ensuring regulatory compliance, and managing a high-performing investment team, aiming for capital deployment and long-term value creation.

Qualifications

• Proven investment leader with success in investment banking and asset management.
• Experience managing cross-functional investment teams.
• Strong technical capability in financial modelling and valuations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee end-to-end investment lifecycle including origination and execution.
• Define and implement a scalable investment strategy.
• Drive capital allocation and oversee joint venture performance.

Skills

Investment Strategy

Leadership

Financial Modelling

Risk Management

Market Analysis

Job description

As CIO, you will oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle from origination and execution through to portfolio optimisation and exits. This is a strategic role for a proven investment leader ready to drive capital deployment and long-term value creation.

Strategic Investment Leadership

• Define and implement a scalable investment strategy aligned with business growth goals.
• Lead capital allocation, cross-border M&A transactions, and structured finance activities.
• Oversee joint venture performance and strategic investor partnerships.
• Build investment governance, capital planning, and decision-making frameworks.

Deal Execution & Portfolio Management

• Originate and lead complex investment deals (including private equity, venture capital, and strategic acquisitions).
• Supervise due diligence, valuation models, and financial structuring.
• Maximise portfolio value through performance tracking, risk analysis, and exit planning.
• Drive post-investment value creation with strategic oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Develop senior relationships with sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, and global financial partners.
• Act as the executive representative at global forums and investor summits.
• Deliver real-time market analysis to inform board and C-suite decisions.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement robust investment risk frameworks and ensure legal/regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal governance across reporting, controls, and operational transparency.

Ideal Chief Investment Officer Profile

• Demonstrated success in investment banking, asset management, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Leadership experience running high-performing, cross-functional investment teams.
• Strong technical capability in financial modelling, valuation, and risk management.
• Experience working in international markets and managing high-growth portfolios.

Company Industry

• Consulting
• Management Consulting
• Advisory Services

Department / Functional Area

• Corporate Planning
• Consulting
• M&A

Keywords

• Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

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