Portfolio Manager - International Listed Investments

Ghobash Trading And Investment Co. Ltd.; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned investment manager to oversee portfolio construction and investment sourcing across various asset classes. This role demands a strong analytical toolkit and a proven track record in manager due diligence and selection. You will collaborate with senior leadership to optimize portfolio allocations, generate mid to long-term investment ideas, and maintain relationships with external managers. If you have a passion for financial markets and a commitment to excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in investment management with a strong track record.
• Demonstrable expertise in portfolio management and fund selection.

Responsibilities

• Manage portfolio construction and investment sourcing for listed assets.
• Conduct due diligence on external investment managers.
• Monitor and analyze portfolio performance and risk metrics.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Quantitative Analysis

Statistical Analysis

Investment Research

Portfolio Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance

MBA

CFA

CAIA

Job description

The primary responsibility of the captioned role is to manage the portfolio construction and investments sourcing, screening and selection of the “International Listed Investments” portfolio, which spans across various listed asset classes, including DM Equities, Fixed Income, Multi-Asset Credit and Listed Alternatives (such as Hedge Funds and Structured Notes). The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, deep knowledge of financial markets, and a proven track record in manager due diligence and selection, in monitoring markets and generating interesting mid to long term opportunities. The candidate should carry strong quant, statistical and analytical skills, as well as excellent understanding of capital markets dynamics and fundamentals of investing in a wide range of asset classes and products such as equities (long only managers and ETFs), fixed income (long only funds, ETFs and bonds), hedge funds, structured products, REITs, and ETFs, among others.

• Collaborate with the Chief Investment Officer and other stakeholders to develop and implement portfolio construction strategies aligned with the portfolio investment goals and risk tolerance.
• Optimize portfolio allocation by selecting and blending various investment managers, ETFs, and other products across asset classes to achieve diversification and enhance risk-adjusted returns.
• Perform accurate quant and statistical analyses, understand the contribution to risk, return and other statistical metrics of the different sub-asset classes (equities, fixed income, multi-asset credit and listed alternatives),and of the underlying instruments within the above-mentioned sub-asset classes.

Research and Idea Generation

• Stay abreast of market and macro-economic developments to generate attractive mid- and long-term investment opportunities.
• Monitoring equity and credit markets to generate attractive mid- and long-term alpha accretive investment ideas, which can be executed via ETFs, managers, single name bonds or derivative instruments.

Manager Due Diligence and Selection

• Conduct thorough due diligence on external investment managers, evaluating their investment strategies, risk management processes, and performance history.
• Develop and maintain a robust manager selection process, incorporating quantitative and qualitative analysis to identify top-performing managers.
• Stay abreast of market trends, industry developments, and regulatory changes that may impact manager performance.

Monitoring and Performance Analysis

• Implement a systematic process for ongoing monitoring of selected investment managers and other exposures, including regular performance reviews and risk assessments.
• Analyse portfolio performance and attribution, identify opportunities for improvement and make adjustments as necessary.
• Produce detailed reports for Investment Committee, summarizing the performance and risk metrics of the overall portfolio and individual managers.
• Perform detailed quant analysis to understand risks, correlations between different exposures and to market factors.

Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong relationships with external investment managers, research houses, banks and other service providers, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Conduct periodic meetings and reviews with investment managers to assess their ongoing suitability and performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or CAIA qualifications are advantageous.
• 10–15 years of relevant experience in investment management, with a strong track record across buy-side institutions such as asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, or family offices.
• Demonstrable expertise in portfolio management, investment research, fund selection, and exposure to a wide range of public market asset classes including equities, fixed income, alternatives, and derivatives.
• Strong analytical toolkit including quantitative, statistical, corporate valuation, and credit analysis skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and networking skills with the ability to present complex investment ideas clearly and build relationships across the global investment ecosystem.