Head of Investments

Kuwait Permanent View Job Description
The role will be focusing on investing and portfolio management across asset classes globally
  • Great exposure
  • Excellent Benefits

About Our Client

Our client is a well reputed family office in Kuwait, managing multi-billion dollar investments across asset classes globally

Job Description

The Head of Investments will be involved in the below:

  • Define and refine investment objectives and policies that align with the family office's mission and goals.
  • Develop and implement asset allocation strategies that optimize investment portfolio performance and risk management.
  • Manage a diversified portfolio, including multi-asset, multi-currency, and multi-custodian strategies, in accordance with the family office's investment guidelines.
  • Conduct market research and financial analysis to identify and evaluate potential investment opportunities.
  • Continuously monitor and assess the performance and risk of the investment portfolio.
  • Adjust the portfolio as necessary to respond to changing market conditions and investment objectives.
  • Lead and manage a team of investment professionals.
  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and performance feedback to foster professional development within the team.
  • Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investment opportunities, evaluating associated risks and expected returns.
  • Present informed investment recommendations regarding corporate finance assignments to the President and the executive committee.
  • Establish and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, including custodians, banks, auditors, and advisors.
  • Prepare and deliver comprehensive investment reports and insights to the President and executive committee.
  • Clearly communicate investment performance and strategies to stakeholders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head of Investments should have:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field; MBA or CFA designation preferred.
  • 15+ years in investment management, with a proven track record of leading investment teams and managing diverse portfolios across US and/or Europe, preferably in a family office context in GCC
  • Exceptional analytical and portfolio management capabilities.
  • Strong negotiation and deal-making skills.
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities.
  • Proficient in portfolio management software and financial analysis tools.
  • Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
  • High integrity and commitment to confidentiality.
  • Proactive, results-oriented mindset.

What's on Offer

Great exposure and excellent benefits

Contact
Gitika Aggarwal
Quote job ref
JN-112024-6580622

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
Industry
Financial Services
Location
Kuwait
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gitika Aggarwal
Job reference
JN-112024-6580622