Chief Investment Officer

Confidential Government; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading government organization in Saudi Arabia seeks a Chief Investment Officer to provide vision and leadership for all investment activities. This role includes developing long-term investment policies and overseeing portfolio managers while ensuring effective capital deployment across asset classes. Candidates should possess a Bachelor's degree in finance or related fields, an MBA is preferred, and 12-15 years of investment management experience, including 5 years in senior leadership. Excellent skills in financial modeling and stakeholder reporting are essential.

Qualifications

• 12–15+ years in investment management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.
• CFA certification is mandatory; CAIA or FRM is a plus.
• Proficient in advanced financial modeling and quantitative analysis.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute strategic asset allocation to optimize the risk-return profile.
• Establish the Investment Policy Statement and ensure activities align with organizational goals.
• Monitor global macroeconomic trends and emerging sectors to identify new opportunities.

Skills

Advanced financial modeling

Quantitative analysis

High emotional intelligence

Decisive leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics

MBA or Master's in Finance

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)

Tools

Bloomberg

FactSet

Job description

The Chief Investment Officer provides the vision and leadership for all investment activities. You will be responsible for developing long-term investment policies, overseeing a team of portfolio managers or external advisors, and ensuring that the organization's capital is deployed effectively across various asset classes (e.g., equities, fixed income, real estate, and private equity).

Key Responsibilities

• Asset Allocation: Define and execute the strategic and tactical asset allocation to optimize the risk-return profile.
• Policy Development: Establish the Investment Policy Statement (IPS) and ensure all activities align with organizational goals.
• Market Research: Monitor global macroeconomic trends, geopolitical shifts, and emerging sectors to identify new opportunities.
• Risk Mitigation: Implement robust frameworks to monitor market, credit, and liquidity risks.
• Regulatory Oversight: Ensure all investments comply with local and international regulations (e.g., SEC, local financial authorities).
• ESG Integration: Increasingly, CIOs are tasked with integrating Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria into the investment process.

3. Operational Leadership

• Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of investment analysts and portfolio managers.
• Manager Selection: Oversee the due diligence, selection, and performance review of external fund managers or consultants.
• Stakeholder Reporting: Present performance reports and economic outlooks to the Board of Directors and the Investment Committee.

Required Qualifications & Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, or Mathematics. MBA or Master's in Finance is highly preferred.

Certifications

CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst) is typically a mandatory requirement. CAIA or FRM is a plus.

Experience

12–15+ years in investment management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

Hard Skills

Advanced financial modeling, quantitative analysis, and proficiency with tools like Bloomberg or FactSet.

Soft Skills

High emotional intelligence, decisive leadership, and the ability to explain complex financial concepts to non-experts.