Associate Director, Global Asset Allocation & Portfolio Construction, Leading GCC Pension Fund [...]

Delta Executive Search; Les Ulis; On-site; EUR 102,704 - 154,056; Full time

Job summary

A leading global asset management firm is seeking an Associate Director for their Portfolio Construction team based in the Middle East. This role requires a seasoned professional with 10-15 years of experience, including at least 2 in a supervisory capacity. Responsibilities include overseeing asset allocation strategies, supervising research on investment opportunities, and ensuring compliance with risk management frameworks. An ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and a master's degree in finance or an MBA. This full-time position offers an opportunity to significantly impact portfolio performance and pension sustainability.

Qualifications

• 10-15 years of experience in investment management and finance.
• Minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in developing strategic and tactical asset allocation models.

Responsibilities

• Oversee asset allocation strategies in alignment with long-term objectives.
• Supervise research on global asset classes and investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with Investments Risk team for compliance with risk tolerance.

Skills

Strategic asset allocation

Tactical asset allocation

Portfolio performance monitoring

Risk management

Data-driven decision making

Education

Master’s degree in Finance

MBA

CFA designation

Job description

Associate Director, Global Asset Allocation & Portfolio Construction, Leading GCC Pension Fund (Role Based in Middle East)

Our client, a leading GCC based Pension Fund, is seeking a senior professional to join their Portfolio Construction team.

Reporting to the Head of ALM & Asset Allocation, this individual would be responsible for overseeing asset allocation strategies, ensuring their alignment with long-term investment objectives and risk management frameworks to optimise portfolio performance and pension sustainability.

Role and Responsibilities

• Oversees asset allocation strategies, ensuring alignment with long-term objectives and risk management frameworks
• Supervise research efforts on global asset classes and investment opportunities, ensuring data‑driven optimisation of the pension fund’s asset allocation strategy
• Develop and refine asset allocation models and scenario analyses to assess portfolio performance under different economic conditions and market environments
• Coordinate with the Investments Risk team to ensure asset allocation strategies align with the pension fund’s risk tolerance and regulatory requirements
• Work with ADG – Investment and portfolio managers to integrate asset allocation into the broader investment portfolio, ensuring alignment with long‑term return objectives
• Supervise portfolio performance monitoring and market condition analysis, providing strategic guidance and recommendations for tactical asset allocation adjustments to optimise returns and manage risk exposure
• Review and validate asset allocation reports, ensuring accuracy and delivering insights on market conditions, risks, and opportunities to senior leadership, investment committees, and the board
• Assist the ALM & Asset Allocation Head in presenting asset allocation insights and recommendations to senior leadership and investment committees, ensuring data‑driven decision‑making
• Manage and mentor the Asset Allocation Associate, ensuring the execution of asset allocation assessments and development of analytical capabilities

Requirements

• 10-15 years’ experience, with a minimum of 2 years in a supervisory role
• Demonstrated experience in developing strategic and tactical asset allocation models and conducting stress testing
• Master’s degree in Finance, MBA or CFA designation is preferred

Seniority level

Director

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Finance and Research

Industries

Investment Management, Financial Services, and Pension Funds