Chief Investment Officer

Link x Talent; Doha; On-site; QAR 546,049 - 910,082; Full time

Job summary

Link x Talent is seeking a Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to spearhead the investment strategy and portfolio management for a dynamic investment platform based in Doha, Qatar. The successful candidate will oversee a diversified multi-asset portfolio and lead product development efforts to enhance business growth and meet client objectives.

This senior leadership role demands significant investment expertise and a strong track record across various asset classes. Applicants should have a minimum of 15 years' experience and relevant postgraduate qualifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum 15 years of progressive investment management experience.
• Proven experience managing diversified multi-asset portfolios.
• Strong understanding of investment risk management and capital markets.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's investment strategy across multiple asset classes.
• Lead strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across asset classes.

Skills

Investment strategy development

Portfolio management

Team leadership

Stakeholder management

Investment product structuring

Education

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

Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance, or equivalent)

Tools

CFA

CAIA

FRM

Job description

We are conducting a confidential search for a highly accomplished Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy, portfolio management, and product development activities of a growing investment platform. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing a diversified multi-asset investment portfolio while driving the development and structuring of innovative investment products to support business growth and client objectives.

This is a senior leadership role requiring strong investment expertise, commercial acumen, and a proven track record across multiple asset classes and investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute the organization's investment strategy across multiple asset classes, including public equities, fixed income, private equity, private credit, real estate, infrastructure, and alternative investments.
• Lead strategic asset allocation and portfolio construction decisions.
• Monitor portfolio performance, risk exposures, market trends, and economic developments.
• Present investment recommendations and portfolio updates to executive management, investment committees, and boards.
• Ensure investment activities align with regulatory requirements, governance frameworks, and risk appetite.

Product Structuring & Development

• Lead the design, structuring, launch, and ongoing management of investment products and investment vehicles.
• Develop innovative solutions tailored to institutional, family office, and high-net-worth investor requirements.
• Collaborate with legal, compliance, operations, finance, and distribution teams to bring products to market.
• Evaluate and establish appropriate fund structures, mandates, and investment frameworks.
• Support fundraising initiatives through product positioning and investor engagement.

Investment Origination & Execution

• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities across asset classes and geographies.
• Lead due diligence processes and investment recommendations.
• Oversee external managers, advisors, and strategic investment partners.
• Drive portfolio optimization and capital deployment decisions.

Leadership & Stakeholder Management

• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing investment team.
• Foster a strong investment culture focused on performance, discipline, and innovation.
• Maintain relationships with investors, regulators, financial institutions, and industry stakeholders.
• Act as a key spokesperson on investment matters internally and externally.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
• Master's degree (MBA, MSc Finance, Economics, or equivalent) preferred.
• CFA, CAIA, FRM, or other relevant professional qualifications highly desirable.
• Minimum 15 years of progressive investment management experience.
• Proven experience managing diversified multi-asset portfolios.
• Strong experience in investment product structuring, fund formation, and product development.
• Demonstrated track record across public and private market investments.
• Experience working with institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, asset managers, or investment platforms.
• Strong understanding of investment risk management, portfolio construction, and capital markets.
• Experience serving on Investment Committees or similar governance bodies preferred.
• Strategic investment leadership
• Product structuring and innovation
• Investment due diligence and execution
• Fund and investment vehicle design
• Stakeholder management and investor relations
• Team leadership and talent development
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Commercial and entrepreneurial mindset

Ideal Background

Candidates may currently hold positions such as:

• Chief Investment Officer
• Deputy Chief Investment Officer
• Head of Investments
• Head of Asset Management
• Managing Director – Investments
• Head of Multi-Asset Investments

Experience gained within investment banks, asset managers, sovereign wealth funds, family offices, private markets firms, pension funds, or leading financial institutions will be highly regarded.