Our client, a leading investment fund in the UAE is seeking a fund of funds investment professional to join their team. You will be originating, evaluating, managing and executing primary investments into funds across hedge funds, public equities, fixed income and other asset classes. The role holder will also be responsible for portfolio management, investments monitoring and reporting.
Responsibilities:
- Research key trends affecting macro-economic trends - Support global fund investment origination through an extensive network - Monitor market developments and maintain the investment pipeline - Evaluate prospective fund commitments, including financial modeling - Participate in due diligence meetings with fund managers - Develop clear presentations for management - Liaise with internal and external counterparties for investment execution - Support investment document finalization and approval processes - Continuously monitor fund performance and provide regular updates - Prepare periodic reporting packs for senior management
Requirements:
- Minimum 10 years of fund selection experience from a SWF, Family Office, Pension Fund, Endowment or large OCIO - Bachelor\'s degree or equivalent from leading academic institutions; Master in Finance or CFA preferred - Excellent financial analysis and modeling skills - Strong written and oral communication skills - Team-player with the ability to work under pressure