SVP, Finance and Portfolio Performance, Private and Public Markets, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE

PER; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An exceptional opportunity awaits a Senior Vice President at a leading investment office in Dubai. This role is pivotal in driving performance analytics and financial reporting across private and public markets. You will lead a high-performing team, ensuring accurate reporting, risk management, and strategic decision-making. With a focus on process improvement and data integration, you will play a critical role in shaping the financial landscape of the organization. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment, fostering innovation and excellence while collaborating with senior management to guide the business's growth.

Qualifications

• Qualified Accountant with strong knowledge of private and public markets.
• Experience in performance analytics and financial reporting in investment management.

Responsibilities

• Lead analysis and reporting of investment performance and risk across portfolios.
• Oversee financial reporting and improve internal controls and procedures.
• Collaborate with teams to enhance data analytics and reporting strategies.

Skills

Performance Analytics

Financial Reporting

Team Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Communication Skills

Risk Management

Education

Qualified Accountant

MBA or Further Degrees

Tools

Data Visualization Tools

Job description

SVP, Finance and Portfolio Performance, Private and Public Markets, Investment Office, Dubai, UAE

PER is working on an exciting opportunity with an investment office based in Dubai that is looking to bring on a Senior Vice President to work across Public and Private investment strategies. The role will work across group finance, fund finance, and portfolio analytics to ensure accurate reporting and controls across the private and public markets business functions. The role will manage a team and support senior management in the growth of the business. This role requires full relocation to Dubai.

About our client

We are representing an exceptional opportunity with a leading investment office in Dubai that is looking for a Senior Vice President to join the management team and play a critical leadership role in the growth of the business function. The role will support senior management in overseeing group-level financial and portfolio reporting, portfolio performance analytics, and risk controls across private and public investment strategies. The role will drive process improvements, enhance data analytics, and support cross-functional collaboration to ensure the best performance framework. Full relocation to Dubai is required.

What the job involves

1. Lead analysis and reporting of investment performance and risk across private and public portfolios.
2. Oversee consolidated group financial reporting and continuous improvement of internal financial controls and procedures.
3. Standardize reporting methodologies across the group while ensuring best practices in performance analytics globally.
4. Incorporate capital market expectations into portfolio allocation and NAV growth scenario modeling.
5. Conduct performance analytics across private and public investments, highlighting key risk exposures and investment trends.
6. Monitor market, liquidity, and concentration risks, ensuring proactive internal risk mitigation.
7. Collaborate with data teams and external vendors to develop and enhance dashboarding tools and data visualization.
8. Oversee the audit process and manage relationships with key service providers.
9. Lead financial planning and analysis, including budget reviews and forecasting.
10. Oversee capital planning, optimizing cash flow through robust modeling and procedures.
11. Improve data integration from various business functions.
12. Support tax compliance by providing necessary financial information.
13. Lead and mentor the team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
14. Collaborate with other functions to develop a cohesive performance reporting strategy.
15. Drive initiatives to improve efficiency and support strategic decision-making.

Who we are looking for

• Qualified Accountant
• Strong knowledge of private and public markets operational processes is essential
• Proficiency in performance analytics and financial reporting within investment management or financial services
• Experience leading and developing high-performing teams across different areas
• Strategic thinker capable of synthesizing complex data into actionable insights
• Track record of improving efficiency, automation, and strategic reporting in investment performance management
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment with hands-on execution
• Additional qualifications such as an MBA or further degrees are beneficial