Director & Portfolio Manager

FAB; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Abu Dhabi is seeking a portfolio manager to develop and manage diversified multi-asset portfolios. You will lead asset allocation decisions, conduct detailed research, and implement risk management strategies to ensure performance targets are met. Ideal candidates will have profound knowledge of financial markets and experience with portfolio management tools. This role offers an opportunity to directly contribute to client investment success.

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment vehicles.
• Ability to develop and implement investment strategies aligned with firm goals.
• Strong analytical skills for investment performance and trend analysis.

Responsibilities

• Construct portfolios and lead on asset allocation decisions.
• Manage strategies with varying risk/return mandates.
• Conduct cross-asset research emphasizing stock selection.
• Develop risk management strategies to protect client assets.

Skills

Deep knowledge of global financial markets

Strong ability to analyze investment performance

Familiarity with Portfolio Management Tools

Tools

Blackrock Aladin

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Develop, manage, and optimize diversified multi-asset portfolios aligned with client mandates and internal investment views. Translate strategic and tactical asset allocation views into actionable portfolio models tailored to various risk profiles. Collaborate with the research team to refine security selection and ensure alignment between top-down and bottom-up investment processes. Execute portfolio decisions while adhering to investment guidelines, risk parameters, and performance targets.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Construct portfolios and lead on formulating asset allocation decisions
• Manage several strategies with different risk/return mandates
• Conduct cross-asset research with an emphasis on stock selection
• Develop risk management strategies to protect client assets and ensure portfolio stability and compliance
• Assess investment performance and report findings to the Chief Investment Officer
• Perform financial forecasting to run scenario analysis and stress testing
• Investment strategy
• Discretionary Portfolio Management (DPM)
• Fund Management
• Portfolio strategy development
• Portfolio risk management & compliance
• Investment Performance

QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE

• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment vehicles to drive portfolio performance and navigate market
• Ability to develop and implement investment strategies that align with the firm’s goals and targets
• Strong ability to analyze investment performance and trends
• Familiarity with Portfolio Management Tools (e.g., Blackrock Aladin)