Director- Portfolio Manager

First Abu Dhabi Bank; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial institution in Abu Dhabi is seeking a Portfolio Manager to oversee multi-asset portfolios and optimize long-term returns. The ideal candidate will have deep knowledge of global markets and experience in managing institutional portfolios. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in portfolio management systems are essential. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic team environment.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability in strategic and tactical asset allocation.
• Proven track record in managing institutional portfolios.
• Experience in designing risk management frameworks.

Responsibilities

• Construct multi-asset portfolios and SAA/TAA decisions.
• Generate alpha through tactical views within strategic frameworks.
• Collaborate with CIO and Fund Management teams for strategy alignment.

Skills

Deep knowledge of global financial markets

Strong analytical and quantitative skills

Proficiency in portfolio management systems

Excellent communication skills

Tools

BlackRock Aladdin

Bloomberg PORT

Job description

Are you ready to join us on our exciting transformation journey at the largest bank in the UAE? This is an opportunity to make a real impact on our customers, employees, shareholders, and communities, as part of the FAB team. We're committed to our grow stronger movement, and as a member of our team, you'll have access to everything you need to advance your career and make a meaningful contribution to our shared success. If you're looking for a career that will help you stand out and make a difference, now is the time to join us. Let's work together to achieve great things.

Job Description

JOB PURPOSE:

To manage and oversee diversified multi-asset portfolios aligned with client mandates and institutional objectives. The role requires constructing and implementing both strategic asset allocation (SAA) and tactical asset allocation (TAA) decisions to optimize long-term risk-adjusted returns and generate alpha. The Portfolio Manager will work closely with the Fund Management team, CIO, and internal and external research providers to integrate macroeconomic views, asset class insights, and market intelligence into portfolio construction. The role emphasizes disciplined investment processes, rigorous risk management, and consistent performance delivery, while ensuring adherence to governance, regulatory requirements, and client objectives.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Construct multi-asset portfolios and lead in formulating SAA and TAA decisions across equities, fixed income, alternatives, FX, and derivatives.
• Generate alpha by implementing tactical views within strategic allocation frameworks.
• Conduct macroeconomic and asset class research, leveraging internal and external sources to support asset allocation and security selection.
• Collaborate with the CIO, Fund Management, and Research teams to align strategies with institutional objectives.
• Design and implement robust risk management strategies, including scenario analysis, stress testing, and liquidity risk oversight.
• Manage client-specific investment mandates and discretionary portfolio management (DPM) accounts.
• Contribute to product strategy development, supporting new fund launches and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Ensure regulatory, compliance, and governance standards are fully met.
• Participate in investment committees and provide thought leadership in asset allocation and market outlook discussions.
• Support client engagement by contributing to investment presentations, portfolio reviews, and business development initiatives.
• Demonstrated strength in portfolio construction, including risk budgeting, position sizing, and factor balance (to reinforce disciplined process and elevate portfolio quality).
• Proficiency with portfolio management and risk systems such as Aladdin, Charles River, Bloomberg PORT, FactSet, MSCI, or Barra (to ensure immediate effectiveness on the firm’s technology stack).
• Ability to incorporate AI-driven and data-driven workflows, including screening models, alternative data, NLP, and analytics (to drive innovation and future-proof investment processes).
• Experience integrating quantitative signals with discretionary judgement (to improve repeatability and reduce key-person dependency).
• Clear approach to research-to-portfolio implementation, ensuring timely execution of top-down and bottom-up views (to strengthen accountability and operational efficiency).
• Mindset and capability to scale processes through automation, playbooks, and codified workflows (to enhance consistency, speed, and platform scalability).
• Strong ability to articulate portfolio decisions, factor exposures, and attribution to internal stakeholders and clients (to support CIO communications and client engagement).
• Optional familiarity with coding tools such as Python, R, or SQL (to broaden analytical capability and support model development).

Qualifications

• Deep knowledge of global financial markets, multi-asset investing, and portfolio construction across major asset classes (equities, fixed income, alternatives, FX, derivatives).
• Demonstrated ability in both strategic asset allocation and tactical implementation to enhance returns and manage risks.
• Strong experience in designing and executing risk management frameworks (stress testing, VaR, scenario analysis, liquidity monitoring).
• Proven track record of managing institutional and discretionary portfolios in line with client objectives.
• Ability to align investment strategies with the firm’s CIO outlook, governance frameworks, and client mandates.
• Collaborative mindset with experience working with fund management teams, CIOs, and research providers (internal and external).
• Strong analytical and quantitative skills to support performance attribution, asset class evaluation, and investment decision-making.
• Proficiency in portfolio management systems and risk tools (BlackRock Aladdin).
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to contribute to investment committee discussions and support client presentations.