Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Puffy; Dubai; On-site; AED 500,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Puffy is seeking a Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to join their Dubai team, focusing on architecting investment strategies for multi-million dollar portfolios. This role offers a high-impact opportunity to influence capital allocation decisions in a rapidly growing global organization, with a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

Full relocation support

Health & Wellness coverage

Professional development budget

Access to elite peer group

Qualifications

• 10+ years in investment management, hedge fund experience preferred.
• Experience managing multi-asset portfolios, especially equities, credit, and options.
• Proven risk management success in volatile markets.

Responsibilities

• Architect strategic investments and develop hedge fund portfolio strategies.
• Design risk management frameworks and lead quantitative innovation.
• Drive investment policy and deliver market intelligence.

Skills

Quantitative skills

Excel

Python proficiency

Education

Masters or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields

Tools

Bloomberg

Barra / Axioma

Python analytics frameworks

Job description

Join to apply for the Deputy Chief Investment Officer (CIO) role at Puffy

Head of Global Talent Acquisition @ Puffy & RGG | Data, Strategy, Agentic & Hybrid AI

Are you ready to push the boundaries of innovation while accelerating your career at breakneck speed?

Join Rapid Global Growth (RGG), a dynamic international group, at our Dubai headquarters. As the technology and operations powerhouse behind Puffy - a Top 5 US mattress brand and one of North America's fastest-growing D2C companies - RGG drives innovation in global businesses. Since our launch in 2016, we've supported its remarkable 100% YoY growth, earning recognition from Forbes, Entrepreneur.com, and TechCompanyNews.

We are seeking an exceptional Deputy CIO to join our team in Dubai. In this role, reporting to the CIO and CEO, you will architect sophisticated investment strategies that drive multi-million dollar portfolio growth across diverse asset classes. This is a unique opportunity to shape high-impact capital allocation decisions within a rapidly expanding global organization.

Why This Role Will Transform Your Career

• Own a High-Scale Impact : Direct strategic oversight of investment decisions impacting significant capital allocations across global markets.
• Collaborate with the Top 1% : Work directly with our Forbes Council Member CEO, gaining rare executive mentorship and a front-row seat to elite-level thought leadership. Join a high-performance environment alongside the top 1% of global talent who delivered success across industries.

Experience Tax-Free Prosperity & World-Class Lifestyle

• Base salary of up to 85K AED / month + annual bonus of up to 100% based on alpha generation, all tax-free. Compensation will be determined based on experience and expertise.
• Enjoy full relocation support : flights, visa sponsorship, and two weeks of hotel accommodation on arrival.
• Thrive in our modern Dubai Internet City headquarters, with organic snacks, wellness programs, and an international team of 16+ nationalities.

Innovate with the most advanced Tools & Tech stack

• Leverage Bloomberg, Barra / Axioma, and proprietary models for investment decisions.
• Utilize advanced Python analytics frameworks and financial modeling tools.

Accelerate Your Growth Trajectory

• Fast-track to leadership with a 60% growth in headcount over 3 years and numerous advancement opportunities.
• Access a professional development budget for continuous skill expansion.

What You'll Achieve

• Architect Strategic Investments : Develop hedge fund portfolio strategies for high returns.
• Design Risk Management : Create risk frameworks to ensure oversight and performance.
• Lead Quantitative Innovation : Enhance risk models across markets.
• Drive Investment Policy : Collaborate with the CIO on strategic approaches.
• Deliver Market Intelligence : Provide risk analytics and insights for decision-making.
• Cultivate Investment Talent : Mentor team members and foster analytical excellence.

Ideal Profile

• 10+ years in investment management, hedge fund experience, preferably in family offices.
• Masters or PhD in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or related fields.
• Strong quantitative skills, Excel, and Python proficiency.
• Experience managing multi-asset portfolios, especially equities, credit, and options.
• Proven risk management success in volatile markets.
• Deep understanding of derivatives and financial instruments.
• Leadership and communication skills for engaging with senior stakeholders.

Good-to-Have Skills

• Experience with emerging markets and regulations.
• Programming skills in Java or C#.
• Industry-leading salary plus performance bonus, tax-free.
• Full relocation coverage : flights, visa, hotel.
• Health & Wellness : international medical, dental, vision coverage, wellness programs.
• Elite peer group and growth opportunities.
• Global recognition and career fast-tracking.

Ready to Shape Our Story & Accelerate Your Own?

Click “Apply” now to begin our streamlined hiring process. You could be invited to Phase 2 within a day if you pass the online assessment. Join us in rewriting the future of innovation—make an impact, grow rapidly, and shape global investment strategies in Dubai.

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