Senior Director Investment

Caliberly; Dubai; On-site; AED 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Caliberly is seeking a Senior Director Investment in Dubai to lead the management and oversight of large-scale investment portfolios (USD 100 million+). The role requires a banking and financial services background within the UAE market and a proven track record with institutional or family-office scale funds.

You will drive strategy, allocation, and risk-adjusted returns across asset classes, while leading treasury teams and maintaining regulatory compliance with UAE authorities.

Qualifications

• 10+ years in banking, financial services or investment/fund management with UAE exposure.
• Experience overseeing portfolios of USD 100 million+ in institutional or family-office settings.
• Bachelor's degree; MBA/CFA or equivalent strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategy, structuring, and active management of portfolios exceeding USD 100 million across assets.
• Define investment strategy and asset allocation aligned with risk appetite and growth objectives.
• Drive diversification, capital deployment, and liquidity to optimise risk-adjusted returns.
• Build and lead investment and treasury teams with accountability and performance culture.
• Represent organisation with banks, fund managers, custodians, regulators, and counterparties in UAE & GCC.

Skills

Investment Strategy

Portfolio Management

Risk Management

Stakeholder Management

Leadership

Regulatory Compliance

Education

Bachelor's in Finance/Economics/Business

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

Job Title -Senior Director Investment

Location - Dubai, UAE

Job Purpose

We are seeking a senior finance and investment professional to lead the management, allocation, and oversight of large-scale investment portfolios (USD 100 million and above) on behalf of the organisation. The ideal candidate brings a strong banking and financial services background within the UAE market, with a proven track record of managing institutional or family-office scale funds, driving portfolio strategy, and delivering consistent risk adjusted returns across market cycles.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the strategy, structuring, and active management of investment portfolios exceeding USD 100 million across asset classes (equities, fixed income, private equity, real estate, and alternatives).
• Define and execute investment strategy and asset allocation frameworks aligned with the organisation's risk appetite and long-term growth objectives.
• Drive portfolio diversification, capital deployment, and liquidity management to optimise risk-adjusted returns.
• Build, mentor, and lead high-performing investment and treasury teams, fostering a culture of accountability and performance.
• Represent the organisation with banks, fund managers, custodians, regulators, and institutional counterparties across the UAE and wider GCC market.
• Own relationships on both the 'buy' and 'sell' sides, negotiating terms and structuring deals that protect and grow the portfolio.
• Monitor macroeconomic trends, regulatory developments, and market conditions to proactively adjust strategy and mitigate downside risk.
• Present investment performance, risk exposure, and strategic recommendations to the CEO, Board, and Investment Committee.
• Ensure full compliance with UAE Central Bank, DFSA, SCA, and other applicable regulatory frameworks governing investment and banking activity.
• Lead the organisation through periods of market volatility or crisis, demonstrated by a track record of navigating prior financial downturns.

Required Qualifications & Experience

• 10+ years of progressive experience in banking, financial services, or investment/fund management, with meaningful exposure to the UAE market.
• Demonstrated experience managing or overseeing funds/portfolios of USD 100 million or more. Prior senior roles across international banks, regional banks, investment companies, or single/multi-family offices.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; MBA, CFA, or equivalent professional qualification strongly preferred.
• Solid understanding of UAE and GCC regulatory, banking, and capital markets frameworks.
• Track record of building and leading high-performance finance/investment teams.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strategic investment planning, asset allocation, and portfolio risk management.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and due-diligence capability.
• Executive-level stakeholder management - Board, regulators, banks, and institutional partners.
• Sound judgement under pressure, with a demonstrated ability to lead through market crises.
• High integrity, discretion, and governance standards suited to managing large-scale capital.
• Excellent leadership, negotiation, and communication skills.

Preferred Background

• Candidates with prior experience in a senior investment leadership capacity - such as Director of Investments & Strategy, Head of Treasury, or Senior Relationship/Portfolio Director within a bank, investment company, or single-family office in the UAE - are strongly preferred.