Hedge Fund Manager

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 1,000,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Hedge Fund Manager to lead investment strategy, strategy execution, risk management and team leadership. The role focuses on building a high-performance investment platform and delivering superior risk-adjusted returns for sophisticated investors.

You will oversee research, market analysis, governance and continuous improvement of models, tools and strategies to stay ahead in dynamic markets, with strong emphasis on fiduciary responsibilities and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Masters degree in Finance Economics Mathematics or a related field.
• Minimum 710 years of experience in hedge fund management portfolio management or a senior investment role.
• Proven track record of managing assets and delivering risk-adjusted returns.
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills: financial modeling valuation risk metrics.
• Deep understanding of various asset classes derivatives and hedging techniques.
• Excellent communication skills with experience reporting to investors and board-level committees.
• Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing investment teams.
• Professional certifications (CFA CAIA) preferred.
• High ethical standards fiduciary mindset and commitment to compliance.

Responsibilities

• Develop & Implement Investment Strategy: Define and refine the funds investment thesis asset-allocation framework and hedging strategies.
• Allocate capital across asset classes (equities fixed income derivatives forex commodities etc.) based on market opportunities fund objectives and risk parameters.
• Research & Market Analysis: Conduct in-depth research fundamental and technical analysis and macroeconomic forecasting to identify investment opportunities.
• Risk Management: Develop and maintain a robust risk-management framework including setting risk limits stress testing and hedging strategies.
• Portfolio Management: Oversee day-to-day portfolio operations: entering/exiting positions rebalancing and managing liquidity.
• Investor Relations & Reporting: Maintain regular and transparent communication with investors: provide updates on strategy performance and market outlook.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure the fund adheres to regulatory requirements internal policies and industry best practices.
• Team Leadership: Manage and mentor a team of analysts traders and support staff.
• Continuous Improvement: Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools models and strategies to improve decision-making risk management and performance outcomes.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Financial modeling

Portfolio management

Risk management

Investing disciplines

Communication to investors

Quantitative analysis

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Finance/Economics/Mathematics

Job description

Job Title - Hedge Fund Manager

About the Role

You will lead the investment strategy and execution of a hedge fund managing a diversified portfolio overseeing risk and delivering strong returns for investors. This is a highly strategic and hands-on role requiring deep market insight strong analytical skills and the ability to make high-stakes decisions under uncertainty.

Key Responsibilities

Develop & Implement Investment Strategy

Define and refine the funds investment thesis asset-allocation framework and hedging strategies.

Allocate capital across various asset classes (equities fixed income derivatives forex commodities etc.) based on market opportunities fund objectives and risk parameters.

Research & Market Analysis

Conduct in-depth research fundamental and technical analysis and macroeconomic forecasting to identify investment opportunities.

Monitor global financial markets macro trends and geopolitical risks adjusting strategies based on evolving conditions.

Risk Management

Develop and maintain a robust risk-management framework including setting risk limits stress testing and hedging strategies.

Regularly evaluate portfolio risk exposures and implement corrective actions to protect investor capital.

Portfolio Management

Oversee day-to-day portfolio operations: entering/exiting positions rebalancing and managing liquidity.

Review and optimize performance continuously ensuring alignment with fund objectives and investor expectations.

Investor Relations & Reporting

Maintain regular and transparent communication with investors: provide updates on strategy performance and market outlook.

Prepare detailed performance reports presentations and analyses for stakeholders and the investment committee.

Compliance & Governance

Ensure the fund adheres to regulatory requirements internal policies and industry best practices.

Oversee the implementation of governance frameworks counterparty due diligence and operational risk controls.

Team Leadership

Manage and mentor a team of analysts traders and support staff.

Drive a collaborative culture and ensure high performance integrity and alignment to the funds mission.

Continuous Improvement

Continuously evaluate and adopt new tools models and strategies to improve decision-making risk management and performance outcomes.

Stay up-to-date on industry developments regulatory changes and emerging investment strategies.

Qualifications & Experience

Bachelors or Masters degree in Finance Economics Mathematics or a related field.

Minimum 710 years of experience in hedge fund management portfolio management or a senior investment role.

Proven track record of managing assets and delivering risk-adjusted returns.

Strong quantitative and analytical skills: financial modeling valuation risk metrics.

Deep understanding of various asset classes derivatives and hedging techniques.

Excellent communication skills with experience reporting to investors and board-level committees.

Strong leadership capabilities and experience managing investment teams.

Professional certifications (CFA CAIA) preferred.

High ethical standards fiduciary mindset and commitment to compliance.

Key Competencies & Behaviours

Strategic foresight and strong decision-making capability

Resilience under market stress and volatility

High intellectual curiosity and capacity for independent thought

Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to build trust with investors

Integrity professionalism and a commitment to ethical investing

Adaptability and continuous learning mindset

What We Offer

Competitive base compensation plus performance-based incentives

Significant upside potential aligned with fund performance

An influential leadership role within a growing asset management business

Opportunity to shape investment strategy build a high-performing team and deliver value to sophisticated investors