Investment Director

RGG; Dubai; On-site; AED 955,000 - 1,098,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly 10% bonus

Premium insurance

Annual flight home

Generous annual leave

AI tools

Job summary

RGG Capital in Dubai seeks an Investment Director to lead investment research and coordinate the end-to-end investment process. You will enhance research capabilities, optimize portfolio operations, and drive analytical excellence across the division.

This high-autonomy role requires deep market knowledge, operational rigor, and the ability to work closely with senior leadership to shape strategy and impact performance.

Qualifications

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in investment management.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Programming skills in Python for investment analysis and portfolio management.
• Exceptional research and written communication skills, with proven ability to coordinate and manage projects in multi-stakeholder investment environments.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and industry-standard investment tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead Investment Due Diligence: Source, screen, and evaluate investment opportunities across strategies and geographies.
• Coordinate the Due Diligence Process: Collaborate with internal team members to coordinate the full due diligence lifecycle and produce memoranda for senior leadership.
• Conduct Macro Research and Market Analysis: Monitor macroeconomic data, central bank policy, and geopolitical developments to inform investment decisions.

Skills

Investment management

Macro research

Python

Written communication

Project coordination

Bloomberg

Education

Master's or PhD in Finance/Quantitative field

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

Job description

RGG Capital is assembling an elite investment team in Dubai, focusing on the top 1% of global talent. As a single family office, we blend an entrepreneurial spirit with disciplined innovation, empowering your direct contribution.

You'll work at the forefront of financial innovation in an agile, high-performance environment. Directly shape strategy with senior leadership, leverage cutting-edge tech, and achieve unmatched professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and make your mark.

We are seeking driven, analytical professionals passionate about global markets. If you're dedicated to excellence, hard work and integrity, I encourage you to explore this opportunity.

We look forward to hearing from exceptional candidates.

Overview:

We are looking for an Investment Director to lead investment research and coordinate the end-to-end investment process. Working closely with senior leadership, you will enhance research capabilities, optimize portfolio operations, and drive analytical excellence across the investment division. This is a research-intensive, high-autonomy position for a professional who combines deep market knowledge with operational rigor.

Compensation:

Up to USD $260,000 per annum + monthly performance bonus + comprehensive benefits. This represents our full compensation spectrum, with specific offers determined by relevant experience and demonstrated expertise.

Responsibilities:

• Lead Investment Due Diligence: Source, screen, and evaluate investment opportunities across strategies and geographies. Conduct in-depth analysis of performance, investment process, risk metrics, and team capabilities. Maintain regular contact with managers to assess strategy evolution, performance attribution, and organizational stability.
• Coordinate the Due Diligence Process: Collaborate with internal team members to coordinate the full due diligence lifecycle. Maintain trackers and ensure timely completion of regular updates. Synthesize outputs into comprehensive investment memoranda for senior leadership.
• Conduct Macro Research and Market Analysis: Monitor and interpret macroeconomic data, central bank policy, and geopolitical developments to assess implications for markets and asset classes. Identify key trends and develop scenario analyses to inform investment decisions and portfolio positioning. Distill actionable insights and periodic briefs for senior leadership.

Required Skills:

• 8 to 12 years of professional experience in investment management, whether in investment research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
• Advanced degree (Master's or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Programming skills in Python for investment analysis and portfolio management.
• Exceptional research and written communication skills, with proven ability to coordinate and manage projects in multi-stakeholder investment environments.
• Proficiency in Bloomberg and industry-standard investment tools.

Beneficial Skills:

• CFA, CAIA, or equivalent professional certifications.
• Additional programming skills (R, SQL, or similar).
• Experience with emerging markets.

Equal Opportunities

At RGG, we support equal opportunities and an unbiased hiring process so that you:

1. Let your skills do the talking rather than have a job offer hinge entirely on interview performance.
2. Get a feel for the type of work you might be doing.
3. Enjoy a speedy turnaround from application to final offer (as few as 10 days!)

We look after our team.

We empower our employees to be challenged, recognized, and rewarded for their contributions.

Want to upskill? That sounds great—we’ll pay for a course that supports your career growth.

It’s just one of the many perks of working at RGG:

• learning.
• 10% monthly bonus.
• Premium insurance.
• Achievement recognition.
• Free snacks and lunches.
• Generous annual leave.
• AI tools and 18+ nationalities.
• Social events & activities.

RGG knows that happy, healthy employees do good work. Here’s a list of full benefits in addition to the highlights mentioned above:

• Learning and development support (we pay for courses you need to upskill).
• Career progression opportunities - you grow as we grow.
• Monthly 10% performance bonus.
• Annual salary review every January.
• Quarterly feedback.
• Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Unbiased hiring and achievement recognition.
• State-of-the-art tech and tools.
• Team life insurance coverage.
• Annual flight home.
• Generous annual leave entitlement (annual, sick leave, parental, maternity, study leave), in addition to public holidays.
• Free catered lunch for the entire team on Friday.
• Kitchen restocked daily with healthy snacks, fresh fruits, and beverages.
• Regular social activities and events.
• Monthly RGG Leader awards to recognize achievement.
• for all employees grants access to premium, high-end hotels and wellness clubs.
• RGG product discount of up to 50% for employees.

Does RGG offer flexible or remote working arrangements?

We’ve tried out different options, and the in-office setup is consistently the best fit for the collaborative nature of our work. That's why we've invested in building vibrant, airy offices with plenty of green spaces that allow us to move fast, bounce ideas around, and create those game-changing "aha!" moments. It doesn’t work for every organization, but it’s what works for us.