Chief Investment Officer: Strategic Asset Allocation Leader

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

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.