CareerPlan

Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

DubaiFull-time2026-10-19
Based in United Arab Emirates

Core

Lead investment strategy, portfolio construction, and ongoing management of client portfolios within agreed mandates and risk appetite for a DFSA Category 3C asset management firm.

Role type

Senior IC Chief Investment Officer (CIO)

Builds

Managed client portfolios and investment strategies

Domain

Asset Management / Financial Services

Required skills

Investment strategy design, portfolio construction, asset allocation, risk management, regulatory compliance (DFSA), team leadership, stakeholder management, mandate control

Preferred skills

CFA, CAIA, MBA, experience with retail clients, prior DFSA/FCA/FSRA/SEC regulatory experience

Technologies

N/A

Responsibilities

Design and lead investment strategy across managed assets; oversee portfolio construction, asset allocation, and rebalancing; chair or serve on the Investment Committee; approve investment decisions above defined thresholds; ensure investment activities remain within DFSA Category 3C license scope; build and manage the investment team including portfolio managers and analysts

Seniority

Executive Leadership