Investment Analyst

James Douglas Middle East; Ras Al Khaimah; On-site; AED 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

James Douglas Middle East is seeking an Investment Analyst at the Analyst/Associate level to support Public Equity investments. Based in Ras Al Khaimah, you will conduct market research, analyze sectors and companies, and help identify opportunities across GCC and global markets.

You'll directly report to the Head of Investments and contribute to investment ideas, trade execution, and ongoing monitoring of portfolios with a focus on risk management and value creation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting.
• CFA Level 3 completed.
• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, brokerage, or family office in UAE.
• Experience in trading in GCC markets.
• Experience presenting research & sell-side recommendations on public equities.

Responsibilities

• Analyze Public Markets (GCC & Global) to identify opportunities and monitor trades.
• Forecasts market trends and drafts research reports with recommendations.
• Stay informed about changes in financial markets and regulatory developments.
• Ensure portfolios are guideline compliant and manage risk.
• Maintain relationships with bankers, research firms and brokers to discuss strategies and opportunities.
• Track and manage the Public Equity portfolio and review sector weights across sub-portfolios.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports with benchmarks.

Skills

Trading in GCC markets

Equity research

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Market regulation knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) - Level 3 Completed

Tools

Investment software

SAP

Job description

Our client is an investment platform focused on driving both inorganic expansion (M&A) and organic business transformation across its portfolio. The firm works closely with its portfolio companies to enhance operational performance, identify growth opportunities, and execute strategic initiatives across sectors, with a strong focus on value creation and long-term scalability.

Role Overview

Our client is expanding its team, seeking an "Investment Analyst" at the Analyst/Associate level for their Public Equity investments. This role, based out of RAK, requires independent, objective investment insights in the Public Markets. Being a part of a small team, you'll be challenged to consistently deliver top-quality results.

Directly reporting to the Head of Investments, you will play a pivotal role in driving their investment strategies. To succeed in this role, you must be able to carry the investment process from end to end including conducting market research and analysis, initiating, and analyzing investment ideas, executing trades, and continuously monitoring the investments over their time horizon.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Analyze Public Markets (GCC & Global) to identify potential investment opportunities. - Executing and monitoring buy and sell orders in the GCC and global markets to ensure optimal price execution and timely completion, while conducting in-depth equity analysis of sectors and companies. (Securities /Bonds /ETF's etc.)
• Knowledge of regulation in public trading in ADX, DFM, Nasdaq & other GCC Markets. conversant with online platform to trade therein.
• Forecasts market trends, drafts insightful research reports, and regularly presents findings and recommendations based on research, market analysis, financial news, and economic indicators
• Stay informed about changes in financial markets, investment products, and regulatory developments
• Ensuring portfolios are guideline compliant and risk focused
• Recording and reporting each day's profit and loss & ensuring corporate actions are fulfilled.
• Maintaining close contact with bankers, research firms and brokers to discuss strategies, positioning, performances, and economic outlook concern to the Investment under consideration, optimize trade outcomes and keep management informed of the new investment opportunities & trends
• Tracking and Managing the Public Equity Portfolio periodically along with maintaining sector weights across all sub-portfolios.
• Prepare and deliver regular performance reports emphasizing key insights from the GCC & Global markets with benchmarks.
• Forecast trends in GCC public markets using macroeconomic indicators, industry data, and company financials.

Must Haves

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting
• CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) - Level 3 Completed
• 3-5 years of experience in investment banking, brokerage, or family office in UAE, with a minimum of 2 years specifically in trading in GCC markets.
• Should have sound knowledge of how financial markets operate.in GCC and globally
• Experience in presenting / preparing research & Sell side recommendation on public equities (including IPO's )
• Possess articulate communications skills

Good to Haves

• CA/CPA or CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)
• GCC/UAE experience
• Strategic Financial Planning International Experience
• Regulatory & Compliance Knowledge
• Knowledge of SAP or investment software expertise a plus