Investment Director – Relocate to Dubai

About the role

We are a Dubai‑based investment firm seeking an experienced Investment Director to lead research and manage the end‑to‑end investment process. The role offers a remote start with relocation to Dubai and provides high autonomy to shape our portfolio across alternative strategies and direct investments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead due‑diligence on investment opportunities across multiple strategies and geographies, evaluating performance, risk metrics, and team capabilities.
• Maintain ongoing dialogue with managers to monitor strategy evolution, performance attribution, and organizational stability.
• Coordinate the full due‑diligence lifecycle, manage trackers, and deliver timely updates.
• Synthesize findings into comprehensive investment memoranda for senior leadership.
• Conduct macroeconomic and market analysis, monitoring central bank policy, geopolitical developments, and emerging trends.
• Develop scenario analyses and actionable briefs to inform portfolio positioning.

Required profile

• 8–12 years of professional experience in investment management, research, portfolio management, or institutional allocation.
• Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or a related quantitative field.
• Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
• Exceptional research, written communication, and project‑management abilities.
• Proficiency with Bloomberg and other industry‑standard investment tools.

Required skills

• Python programming for investment analysis and portfolio management.
• Bloomberg terminal usage.