CEO–One of OIA Entities

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance-linked incentives

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority in Muscat seeks a Chief Executive Officer to lead the Company’s diversified investment portfolio, steer direct investments, fund management and co-investments, and drive sustainable returns for shareholders.

The role emphasizes strategic execution, governance, stakeholder engagement at ministerial and board levels, and building a high-performing leadership team across GCC and Southeast Asia.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive investment/finance experience, incl. 5+ years in senior executive roles.
• Proven end-to-end investment track record from origination to exit.
• Experience in establishing/developing funds or investment platforms.
• Executive presence with board-level and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Integrity, independent judgement and governance understanding.
• Strong network in GCC and Southeast Asia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute company strategy, annual plan, budget, and scorecard with P&L responsibility.
• Originate, evaluate, structure, negotiate and exit investments across private equity and related assets.
• Lead fund management and co-investment platform development with fiduciary accountability.
• Oversee portfolio value creation, drive performance improvements and growth initiatives.
• Manage restructurings, capital protection, and conflict resolution as needed.
• Lead exits and monetization strategies and redeploy capital to growth opportunities.
• Represent the company to ministers, shareholders, boards and partners; build a high-performing leadership team.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Investment management

Negotiation

Governance

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

This position offers the opportunity to lead a diversified investment portfolio and expand the Company’s direct investment, fund management and co-investment activities, with full accountability for financial, investment and operational performance, strategy execution, and the delivery of sustainable returns to shareholders and investors.

Role and Key Responsibilities

• Strategy and Corporate Performance: Develop and execute the Company’s strategy, annual business plan, budget and Balanced Scorecard, with full responsibility for profit and loss (P&L), effective capital allocation, and the achievement of investment and operational targets. Provide regular reporting to the Board on performance, risks and execution priorities.
• Direct Investment: Originate, evaluate, structure, negotiate and execute investment opportunities including private equity investments, greenfield projects and income-generating assets, in accordance with approved return requirements, risk parameters and investment priorities.
• Fund Management and Investment Platform Development: Lead the Company’s fund management and co-investment platform activities and develop partnerships with institutional and sovereign investors in accordance with approved governance arrangements and delegated authorities, fulfilling fiduciary responsibilities and duties of care to investors, safeguarding their interests, and managing conflicts of interest.
• Portfolio Value Creation: Lead the active management of portfolio assets and companies, represent the company portfolio to the company boards, oversee the performance of management teams and operators, and implement growth, performance improvement and transformation initiatives to strengthen profitability, cash flow and investment value.
• Special Situations and Capital Protection: Lead restructurings, refinancing, distressed investment resolutions, settlements and contractual dispute management. Negotiate investment-related security arrangements and rights to protect the Company’s capital, interests and legal position.
• Exits and Investment Realization: Develop and execute exit and monetization strategies, determine appropriate transaction timing and structures, and redeploy capital into approved growth opportunities.
• Strategic Relationships and Organizational Leadership: Represent the Company at ministerial level and with shareholders, boards and partners, and strengthen relationships with the Oman Investment Authority and Future Fund Oman. Build, develop and retain a high-performing leadership team, embed a culture of accountability and investment discipline, and uphold the highest standards of governance, risk management and compliance.

Qualifications and Experience

• Academic and Professional Qualifications: A bachelor’s degree in a relevant discipline. An MBA or a recognized professional qualification such as CFA, ACA, ACCA or CPA, or an equivalent designation, is preferred.
• Leadership Experience: At least 15 years of progressively responsible experience in investment or the financial sector, including at least 5 years in a senior executive position in investment management or private equity.
• End-to-End Investment Track Record: Demonstrated achievements across the full investment lifecycle, from origination and evaluation through structuring, negotiation and execution to value creation and exit, together with direct, hands-on experience in managing assets and operating companies and improving their performance.
• Institutional and Fund Development: A strong track record of establishing or developing organizations, funds, business units or investment platforms, and translating strategy into actionable plans and measurable results. Experience in fund management, working with institutional and sovereign investors, restructuring, distressed investments and special situations is a significant advantage.
• Executive Presence and Stakeholder Engagement: The credibility and ability to communicate and negotiate at ministerial, board, senior executive and shareholder levels, supported by an understanding of the business environment in the GCC and Southeast Asia and an established network within the investment community.
• Integrity and Professional Judgement: Unquestionable integrity, independence of thought, sound judgement in assessing opportunities and risks under uncertainty, and the ability to provide clear and candid recommendations to the Board, make balanced decisions, and lead teams towards shared objectives.

What the Company Offers

The company offers a competitive executive remuneration and benefits package, including performance-linked incentives in accordance with approved policies and shareholder guidelines. The role provides the opportunity to lead an investment platform, with an established portfolio, institutional partnerships and an approved growth strategy. Supported by an engaged Board and sovereign shareholders committed to the Company’s development, the Chief Executive Officer will play a direct role in shaping its future, growing its businesses and maximizing investment.