Investment Analyst

High Street Resources (HSR); Kuwait City; On-site; KWD 18,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

High Street Resources (HSR) is seeking an Investment Analyst to assist the CIO in overseeing a diversified, multi‑asset portfolio. You will perform research, financial analysis, and due diligence across public and private markets, supporting senior leadership in evaluation and decision-making.

The role offers exposure to sophisticated investment governance and institutional-level practices, with opportunities to contribute to capital allocation, performance reporting, and risk assessment in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, economics, accounting, business administration or related discipline.
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, investment research and analytical capabilities.
• Understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, investment performance and risk assessment.
• Exposure to multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments is advantageous.
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal and AI-powered research tools.
• CFA Level I or above preferred; CAIA or related qualifications advantageous.
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills.
• High standards of professionalism, discretion and confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Conduct investment research, financial analysis, valuations, and due diligence across public and private markets.
• Evaluate investment opportunities, external fund managers, and investment strategies.
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and risk assessments.
• Assess investment performance, exposures, terms, and alignment with objectives.
• Monitor portfolio performance, asset allocation, liquidity, and risk.
• Support portfolio construction, rebalancing decisions and capital tracking.
• Prepare investment reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management.
• Analyze returns, attribution, benchmarks, and risk metrics.
• Maintain investment data and support reporting systems.
• Coordinate with banks, custodians, managers, and administrators.
• Prepare memoranda, due diligence reports, and presentations.
• Support activities from evaluation to execution and monitoring.
• Assist with compliance monitoring against policies and guidelines.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external partners.

Skills

Financial modeling

Valuation

Investment research

Portfolio management

Asset allocation

Risk assessment

Multi-asset portfolios

Excel

PowerPoint

Bloomberg Terminal

AI-powered research

CFA Level I

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline

Tools

Bloomberg Terminal

AI-powered research tools

Job description

We are hiring on behalf of our client, an established and diversified family office headquartered in Kuwait, with a global investment portfolio spanning Automotive, Consumer & QSR, Healthcare, Education, Real Estate, and other strategic sectors.

Our client is entering an exciting phase of growth and transformation, expanding its investment activities and strengthening its investment management capabilities.

This opportunity offers exposure to a sophisticated investment environment, combining the entrepreneurial agility of a family office with institutional-grade governance and investment practices.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented Investment Analyst to support the Chief Investment Officer in managing and overseeing a diversified, multi-asset investment portfolio.

The successful candidate will be involved in investment research, financial analysis, due diligence, portfolio monitoring, and performance reporting across public and private markets.

The position offers direct exposure to senior investment leadership and participation in investment evaluation and decision‑making processes.

Key Responsibilities

Investment Research & Due Diligence

• Conduct investment research, financial analysis, valuations, and due diligence across public and private markets
• Evaluate investment opportunities, external fund managers, and investment strategies
• Develop financial models, scenario analyses, and risk assessments
• Assess investment performance, underlying exposures, commercial terms, and alignment with portfolio objectives

Portfolio Management & Monitoring

• Monitor portfolio performance, asset allocation, liquidity, and investment risk
• Support portfolio construction, asset allocation, and rebalancing decisions
• Track capital commitments, capital calls, distributions, and cash flows
• Maintain investment pipelines, transaction records, and portfolio monitoring tools

Investment Reporting & Analytics

• Prepare investment reports, dashboards, and presentations for senior management, the Investment Committee, and Board
• Analyze portfolio returns, performance attribution, benchmarks, and key risk metrics
• Maintain accurate investment data and support portfolio reporting systems
• Coordinate with banks, custodians, investment managers, and fund administrators

Investment Execution & Governance

• Prepare investment memoranda, due diligence reports, and supporting presentations
• Support investment activities from initial evaluation through execution and ongoing monitoring
• Assist with compliance monitoring against approved investment policies and guidelines
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders and external investment partners

Candidate Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline
• Relevant experience in investment management, asset management, private banking, family offices, or institutional investment environments
• Strong financial modeling, valuation, investment research, and analytical capabilities
• Understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, investment performance, and risk assessment
• Exposure to multi-asset portfolios and alternative investments is advantageous
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal and AI-powered research and analytical tools
• CFA Level I or above preferred; CAIA or other relevant qualifications are advantageous
• Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
• High standards of professionalism, discretion, and confidentiality

Location & Relocation

The role is based in Kuwait. Candidates must be open to relocating to Kuwait.

Applications from qualified international candidates are welcome, provided they are willing to relocate.