Our client is a leading global sovereign wealth fund, based in Abu Dhabi. They are looking for an experienced investor to join their global hedge fund team, in a leading role. The fund has a great track record and access to the top managers in the world. What the job involves
This position will lead the hedge fund equities investments team. The successful individual will be responsible for monitoring the existing hedge fund portfolio, executing all new fund and co-investments and designing the investment strategy in line with the wider objectives of the fund. This individual will report directly into the CIO.
Lead the formulation of the funds\' investment strategy, portfolio planning and investment processes for all hedge fund investments (fund-of-funds) as well as any opportunistic co-investments in hedge fund portfolio
Responsible for curating and utilising a base of relationships, across the globe, with proven GPs managing funds covering a wide range of strategies
Oversee the thorough and comprehensive off-site and on-site due diligence visits / examination of the GPs as regards their performance track record, investment strategy and processes
Participate in managing the GP relationships relating to the portfolio of hedge funds
Lead the training, coaching and development of all team members
Who we are looking for
Extensive experience of investing into external hedge fund managers (i.e. manager selection / fund-of-hedge funds) in developed markets
Strong track record of interviewing managers/external parties, writing detailed research reports and presenting to the Investment Committee
Prior experience of designing and negotiating investment guidelines for segregated account mandates
Excellent knowledge of the hedge fund industry
Good knowledge of securities analysis and macroeconomic overlays
Strong academics in Mathematics, Economics or other quantitative field, including preferably an MBA / CFA
Advanced statistics and excellent written and spoken English
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