Investment Expert

United Arab Emirates University; Al Ain; On-site; AED 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

United Arab Emirates University is seeking an experienced Investment Director to lead the university's non-government income growth through strategic asset allocation and disciplined portfolio management.

The role requires deep knowledge of investment instruments, rigorous due diligence, and the ability to present clear recommendations to executive leadership and the Board. You will collaborate with finance, legal, and strategy teams to ensure governance, compliance, and capital protection.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration (Master’s or CFA preferred).
• 7–10 years of relevant experience in investment management or corporate finance.
• Strong knowledge of investment instruments, portfolio management, risk management, and due diligence.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-term investment strategies to increase income.
• Identify and evaluate income-generating opportunities across asset classes.
• Manage short-term investments to optimize liquidity and returns.
• Develop long-term investments to support financial sustainability and growth.
• Perform financial analysis, feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments.
• Recommend asset allocation, diversification, and rebalancing strategies.
• Monitor portfolio performance against targets and benchmarks.
• Present opportunities and risk assessments to executive leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, strategy, and other functions to implement investments.
• Monitor markets and adjust recommendations proactively.

Skills

Investment management

Portfolio management

Financial modelling

Risk management

Due diligence

Stakeholder management

Negotiation

Communication

Presentation to leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement short- and long-term investment strategies that increase the university’s non-government income.
• Identify and evaluate income-generating investment opportunities across suitable asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, and investment partnerships.
• Manage short-term investments to optimize returns while maintaining sufficient liquidity for the university’s operational requirements.
• Develop long-term investment opportunities that support financial sustainability and capital growth.
• Conduct financial analysis, feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments for proposed investments.
• Recommend appropriate asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing strategies.
• Monitor portfolio performance against approved targets and benchmarks and recommend corrective actions when required.
• Identify and evaluate qualified fund managers, investment advisors, and strategic partners.
• Establish investment policies and controls to ensure sound governance, compliance, transparency, and capital protection.
• Prepare regular reports and present investment opportunities, performance results, and risk assessments to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
• Collaborate with finance, legal, strategy, and other relevant functions to implement approved investments.
• Monitor financial markets and emerging opportunities and proactively adjust investment recommendations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).

Preferred Qualification

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).

Expected Skills

• Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in investment management or corporate finance.
• Demonstrated success in developing profitable short- and long-term investment opportunities.
• Strong knowledge of investment instruments, portfolio management, financial modelling, risk management, and due diligence.
• Experience in institutional, endowment, sovereign, or university investment environments is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
• Ability to present clear investment recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies.

Key Competencies

• Investment and Income Growth
• Short- and Long-Term Portfolio Management
• Investment Opportunity Development
• Financial Medellin

Salary Range

22000