What Jobs are available for Asset Allocation in the United Arab Emirates?

We are conducting an executive search on behalf of a leading UAE-based investment platform to appoint a Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This senior role offers a rare opportunity to lead global and regional investment strategy for a high-impact, diversified platform operating across sectors including private equity, M&A and structured finance. As CIO, you will oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle—from origination and execution through to portfolio optimisation and exits. This is a strategic role for a proven investment leader ready to drive capital deployment and long-term value creation.

Strategic Investment Leadership

• Define and implement a scalable investment strategy aligned with business growth goals.
• Lead capital allocation, cross-border M&A transactions, and structured finance activities.
• Oversee joint venture performance and strategic investor partnerships.
• Build investment governance, capital planning, and decision-making frameworks.

Deal Execution & Portfolio Management

• Originate and lead complex investment deals (including private equity, venture capital and strategic acquisitions).
• Supervise due diligence, valuation models, and financial structuring.
• Maximise portfolio value through performance tracking, risk analysis, and exit planning.
• Drive post-investment value creation with strategic oversight.

Stakeholder Engagement & Market Intelligence

• Develop senior relationships with sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, and global financial partners.
• Act as the executive representative at global forums and investor summits.
• Deliver real-time market analysis to inform board and C-suite decisions.

Risk Management & Regulatory Compliance

• Implement robust investment risk frameworks and ensure legal/regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal governance across reporting, controls, and operational transparency.

Ideal Chief Investment Officer Profile

• Demonstrated success in investment banking, asset management, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Leadership experience running high-performing, cross-functional investment teams.
• Strong technical capability in financial modelling, valuation, and risk management.
• Experience working in international markets and managing high-growth portfolios.

Apply Now This is a rare opportunity to join a top-tier investment firm based in the UAE as Chief Investment Officer. If you're ready to lead global capital strategy in one of the world’s most dynamic investment hubs, please get in touch with including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates | Posted on 10/14/2025

At Stella Stays, we’re not just another hospitality brand - we’re building the future of living. We’ve reimagined what it means to feel at home, creating tech-driven, beautifully designed spaces that people actually want to live in, whether for a few days or a few months.

We started in 2019 with a bold vision, and in just a few years, we became leaders in the space, disrupting traditional hospitality with a fresh, forward-thinking approach. Our fully furnished homes across MENA are seamlessly bookable online, ready for instant move-in, and packed with everything from high-speed WiFi to world class amenities. No paperwork, no hassle - just modern, effortless living.

Behind this vision is a team of ambitious, fast moving people who thrive in a high-growth environment. We think big, move fast, and build what’s never been built before - together.

If you’re looking for a place where you can make things happen, grow your career, and be part of something truly game-changing, you’ve found it. Welcome to the future. Welcome to Stella Stays.

About the Role:

We’re looking for a Finance Executive who is detail-oriented, analytical, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment. You’ll play a vital role in managing daily finance operations, supporting growth initiatives, and ensuring compliance while helping us scale across regions.

What You’ll Do:

• Handle day-to-day accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
  
• Manage accounts payable/receivable, invoices, and expense tracking.
  
• Assist with monthly closing, budgeting, and forecasting processes.
  
• Partner with cross-functional teams (Sales, Operations, Guest Experience) to provide financial insights.
  
• Ensure compliance with local regulations, tax filings, and internal controls.
  
• Support audits, financial analysis, and ad-hoc reporting. Use tech tools, automation, and dashboards to improve efficiency.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field.
  
• 2–4 years of finance/accounting experience; experience in hospitality or tech/hospitality-tech is a plus.
  
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting, and compliance.
  
• Proficiency with accounting software and Excel/Google Sheets.
  
• Analytical mindset with meticulous attention to detail.
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, scaling startup environment.
  
• Strong communication, collaboration, and problem-solving skills.
  

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A leading financial institution in Fujairah is seeking a candidate to lead its investment solutions unit. The role involves managing a diverse team, formulating strategies, and providing investment advisory services to high-net-worth individuals and corporate clients. Ideal candidates should have extensive experience in wealth management and a strong understanding of financial markets, combined with excellent communication and leadership skills. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Job Category

Finance

Location

UAE - Dubai

Job Type

Full Time

Closing Date

03-Oct-2025

About Keyston

Keyston Distribution is the B2B Distribution unit of Majid Digital Group. In 2021, Keyston was established with a capital infusion and a digital mandate to create 5000+ digital customers from Iraq and MENA region. Our objective is to onboard the best-in-class global vendors and to provide end-to-end technology and professional solutions to our reseller channel base.

We partner with reputable global vendors in the technology industry, which include Avaya, Asus, Canon, Western Digital, SanDisk, LG, Seagate, MSI and ASRock as well as other strategic partners whose relationship with the group has strengthened over the past 5 years.

We are dedicated to serving our customers by providing end-to-end products and solutions that support specific business demands.

Keyston operations commence from Dubai and expand across the GCC region and Iraq with future to expand to other markets.

About the Role

We are looking for a results-oriented and analytically strong Financial Planning Analyst (FP&A) to support strategic planning and performance management in our fast-growing IT distribution business. This role will play a critical part in driving financial insight across multiple vendors, product lines, and regions, enabling data-driven decision-making at all levels of the organization.

Availability

Immediate joiners based in UAE only

Key Responsibilities

Budgeting & Forecasting

Lead the annual budgeting process across all business units and departments.

Manage rolling forecasts for revenue, gross margin, operating expenses, and cash flow.

Build robust financial models to evaluate revenue, cost of goods sold (COGS), and profitability by vendor, SKU, region, and channel.

Revenue & Margin Analysis

Analyze gross margin and profitability by product category, vendor, and customer segment.

Track and interpret sales vs. forecast and identify root causes of performance variances.

Support pricing strategy, promotional campaigns, and discount impact analysis.

Business Performance & Reporting

Develop and maintain Power BI dashboards and KPI scorecards for real-time visibility.

Prepare monthly business review decks and performance reports for senior leadership and board-level meetings.

Qualifications

CA / ACCA / CIMA / MBA (Finance or related field).

5–10 years of experience in FP&A, financial modeling, and business analytics.

Power BI certification is a strong plus.

Experience in IT distribution or trading is preferred.

Preferred Skills

Strong proficiency in financial modeling, forecasting, and data visualization.

Ability to translate complex financial data into clear business insights.

Experience in developing annual operating and capital budgets aligned with corporate strategy.

Excellent communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Self-driven, organized, and capable of working both independently and in teams.

About Application Process

If you meet the criteria and you are enthusiastic about the role, we would welcome your application.Tocomplete the application you would need the following document(s):

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Role Overview

We are seeking a highly analytical and strategic FP&A Manager to support financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and decision-making for a real estate development company. The role requires strong financial modeling skills, a deep understanding of real estate finance, and the ability to provide actionable insights to senior management.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes for real estate projects and overall company operations.
• Prepare financial models, scenario analysis, and profitability forecasts for new and ongoing development projects.
• Analyze financial performance, track KPIs, and provide variance analysis to support strategic decisions.
• Collaborate with project managers, accounting, and operations teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Develop dashboards and reports to provide actionable insights to senior management and stakeholders.
• Support investment analysis, feasibility studies, and capital allocation decisions for new development projects.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, corporate policies, and internal controls.
• Assist in presentations to investors, lenders, and executive leadership.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred).
• 5–8 years of experience in FP&A, preferably in real estate development, construction, or property investment.
• Strong financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting skills.
• Proficiency in Excel, ERP systems, and financial reporting tools (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Yardi).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and manage multiple projects simultaneously.

Key Skills

• Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
• Real Estate Project Finance
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Financial Modeling & Valuation
• KPI Tracking & Reporting
• Investment & Feasibility Analysis
• ERP & Reporting Tools

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Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle

United Arab Emirates

Job Description

Role: Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle
Location: Abu Dhabi

Role Purpose:
The Head of Portfolio Management and Customer Life Cycle – Priority and Private Banking is responsible for the strategic leadership, growth, and performance management of client portfolios within the Priority and Private Banking segments. This role entails developing and executing data-driven portfolio strategies, enhancing customer value, and ensuring exceptional service delivery. A critical aspect of the position involves managing the customer lifecycle — from generation through conversion—to support sustainable business development and deepen existing client relationships.

Key Accountabilities of the role

• Define and implement portfolio strategies to drive growth in Assets Under Management (AUM), client profitability, and long-term customer loyalty across Priority and Private Banking segments.
• Oversee segmentation, customer lifecycle value management, and tailored engagement programs to optimize portfolio performance and client outcomes.
• Client Experience and Relationship Management
• Lead initiatives that enhance the end-to-end client journey, ensuring a consistently high standard of service delivery tailored to the sophisticated needs of Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Utilize customer insights and advanced analytics to identify cross-sell, up-sell, and retention opportunities.

Leads and Pipeline Management

• Establish and manage a structured leads generation and management framework, ensuring a continuous pipeline of high-potential Priority and Private Banking prospects.
• Collaborate closely with internal referral networks, frontline staff, digital marketing, and external partners to drive qualified lead flow.
• Oversee lead allocation, tracking, conversion metrics, and reporting to ensure maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
• Champion digital tools and CRM systems to enhance visibility and responsiveness in lead management processes.

Customer Lifecycle Management

• Design, implement, and continuously improve customer lifecycle management strategies to maximize customer value across: Prospecting & Acquisition, Onboarding, Engagement & Relationship Deepening, Growth & Consolidation, Retention & Loyalty, Exit or Transition.

Product and Solution Alignment

• Work with product, investment, and credit teams to ensure a robust suite of solutions is aligned with client needs and regulatory requirements.
• Promote holistic financial planning and advisory services across investments, lending, protection, and wealth transfer strategies.

Leadership and Team Development

• Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team of portfolio and relationship managers dedicated to serving Priority and Private Banking clients.
• Establish performance standards and KPIs, promoting accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive client success and team alignment with business goals.

Risk and Compliance Oversight

• Ensure all portfolio management and client engagement activities comply with applicable regulatory requirements, internal policies, and risk management frameworks.
• Maintain oversight of portfolio-level risk indicators and implement timely corrective actions as necessary.

Business Reporting and Insights

• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) including portfolio growth, revenue generation, client acquisition, retention, and satisfaction.
• Deliver regular updates and strategic insights to senior management to support business planning and decision-making.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Revenue and Profitability per Client
• New-to-Bank Client Acquisition and Conversion Rates
• Client Retention and Satisfaction (e.g., Net Promoter Score)
• Portfolio Penetration and Cross-Sell Ratios
• Lead Pipeline Velocity and Conversion Metrics
• Customer Lifecycle Progression and Retention Metrics
• Regulatory Compliance and Risk Metrics

Specialist Skills / Technical Knowledge Required for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, Business, Economics, or related discipline; Master’s degree (MBA) preferred.
• Minimum of 15 years of progressive experience in wealth management, private banking, or consumer banking, including leadership roles.
• Deep expertise in managing Priority and/or Private Banking client segments with a strong understanding of financial advisory, portfolio strategy, and customer lifecycle management.
• Demonstrated success in pipeline and leads management, portfolio development, and team leadership.
• Familiarity with banking regulatory standards, compliance frameworks, and risk governance practices.

Job Info

• Job Identification 3415
• Posting Date 07/25/2025, 07:34 AM
• Apply Before 08/31/2025, 07:34 AM
• Locations Abu Dhabi, Al Rowdah, Shk Rashid Bin Saeed St. 313 ADIB New Headquarters Branch, Sh. Zayed Main Branch Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates, Abu Dhabi, AE

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Description
Amazon has an exciting Occupancy Planner (OP) opportunity available in Dubai. As a key leader within Amazon's Global Real Estate & Facilities (GREF) team, the Occupancy Planner (OP) will oversee the strategic and tactical management of space and allocations within the corporate real estate portfolio for their assigned area. The area lead collaborates closely with various stakeholders to drive successful occupancy planning initiatives and deliver data-driven recommendations for future space requirements
The OP will be expected to align real estate strategy to business needs in partnership with key GREF stakeholders and maintain a customer centric approach. The role will partner with both business leaders and employees to understand and influence space needs and requirements to inform supply and demand allocations. The role will be responsible for developing strategic recommendations on business line space allocations at a city level by leveraging Amazon's size and scale and translating business requirements into effective solutions aligned with the workplace strategy. The OP will oversee the Middle East and North Africa regions to include planning, budgeting, and activities that support corporate office locations across their assigned area.
The optimal candidate is an experienced and engaging professional who will excel within an entrepreneurial culture - providing vision, leadership, and communication - not afraid to dive deep into details and take ownership. They should also understand the nuance of being approachable, while at the same time consultative- providing direction/recommendations and fostering transparent relationships. The candidate must be able to balance frugality with creativity in offering solutions and approach problem-solving with an emphasis on root cause. An ideal candidate is able to navigate high level of ambiguity and demonstrate a bias for action, taking calculated risks in a fast-paced environment.
Key job responsibilities
- Manage and guide an OP team of vendors responsible for the tactical occupancy planning across the area, ensuring all activities align with the Amazon's goals and standards.
- Oversee the collection, verification, and analysis of headcount and space data, including current capacity and future projections, to support strategic occupancy planning and area optimization.
- Act as the primary liaison between the OP area teams, the GREF EMEA OP manager, and local business units. Ensure effective communication and collaboration to gather strategic direction and align area occupancy plans with regional requirements and local business needs.
- Develop occupancy scenarios and migration plans, evaluating multiple options to deliver data-driven recommendations that support real estate strategy and business goals.
- Project manage all occupancy planning activities, including data collection, scenario analysis, and presentation of recommendations for your assigned area to the regional OP lead; facilitate alignment calls with Workplace Strategists.
- Oversee all reporting on area-based occupancy metrics, space allocations, and other relevant data to support real estate decisions and portfolio strategy.
- Manage day-to-day operational occupancy requests and coordinate with GREF teams to ensure accurate and up-to-date space utilization data and as-built documentation for assigned area.
- Responsible for production for Geo reporting, e.g. Monthly/Quarterly Business Reviews
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Finance, Project Management, architecture, interior design or related field, or related professional experience.
- 7+ years professional experience required, a significant portion of which should demonstrate success in leading portfolio strategy and broad scale occupancy planning and move management projects.
- 5+ years in program/ project management, to include delivering cross functional projects.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong ability to think strategically and develop long-term occupancy plans that align with business objectives and real estate strategies.
- Expertise in analyzing complex data sets, identifying trends, and using data to inform strategic decisions and optimize space utilization.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels, build strong relationships, and manage expectations effectively.
- Strong project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously, prioritize tasks, and ensure timely delivery of high-quality outputs.
- In-depth understanding of occupancy planning, space management, and corporate real estate, with experience in managing large, geographically diverse portfolios.
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Never before have financial issues been so often been the headline news. It is therefore crucial that today’s business professionals expand their financial knowledge to allow them to contribute to daily decisions and debates.

This course is designed specifically for non-financial personnel; this intensive seminar educates and informs delegates of the key financial markets/products/risks and hazards.

Course Objectives

The seminar provides delegates with the tools required to find better answers to questions such as:

• What are the major market indices and how are they linked?
• What is meant by a dual listing?
• How is a forward rate determined?
• Can I profit from interest differentials?
• What is the role of correlation in reducing risk?
• How do I judge whether my performance in the market is good or bad?
• What are futures and options?
• How can futures and options be used to protect the value of my portfolio?
• What is meant by spread trading?
• What are the role of bonds in a portfolio.
• The difference between fundamental and technical analysis.

Training Methodology

Using a combination of lectures and individual exercises with practical applications, the delegates will gain both a theoretical and practical knowledge of the topics covered. The emphasis is on the “real world” and as a result delegates will return to the workplace with both the ability and the confidence to apply the techniques learned.

Organisational Impact

This seminar provides an integrated blending of concept and practical application. As well as developing subject knowledge delegates will return with enhanced quantitative and technical skills. Advanced Excel skills are increasingly a pre-requisite for financial analysis. Delegates will return to the organisation with great exposure to the power of Excel.

Personal Impact

Delegates will acquire detailed knowledge about the trading, pricing and risk management associated with a variety of financial products. The practical and real world approach will provide delegates with a “tool-box” to bring back to the organisation to assist in the analysis of financing, treasury and risk management decisions

Course Outline :

An Introduction to the Financial Markets

An Introduction to the Equity Markets:

• IPO’s
• Market Indices
• International Equity Market Links
• Dual Listings
• GDR’s and ADR’s

An Introduction to Bond Markets

• Treasury versus Corporate
• Types of Bond

An Introduction to the FX Market

• The spot and forward market
• Exchange Rate trends and linkages
• Carry Trades

An Introduction to Portfolio Theory

• The link between risk and return.
• The role of correlation
• The Markowitz model of Portfolio Risk
• The benefits of diversification
• The Capital Asset Pricing Model
• An Introduction to the Derivatives Market
• Futures
• Options

The Cost of Carry Model

• Cash and carry arbitrage
• Reverse cash and carry arbitrage

Using Options to provide portfolio insurance

Spread trading:

• Intra-commodity spreads
• Intra-commodity spreads
• Option trading strategies.
• Bond pricing
• Bond Duration
• Term structure of interest rates
• The convexity of a bond
• Bond ratings
• Immunising a bond portfolio
• Structured products
• Money Market Deposits/CD’s/Commercial Paper/Treasury Bills

Accounts Payable From Accounting to Management (Planning, Organizing and Achieving Best Practices)

Accounts Payable: Accounting and Management Best Practices

Budgeting, Forecasting and the Planning Process

Oil & Gas Accounting & Performance Measurement

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European Quality Training and Management Consultancy FZE

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Your main responsibilities

• Conduct research and analysis of private market investments across real estate, private equity, infrastructure, and collectibles.
• Monitor economic trends, regulatory developments (e.g., MiFID II, DFSA, FSRA), and capital market activity to support informed investment decisions.
• Manage issuer relationships, including negotiating listing contracts, ensuring alignment with revenue targets and operations.
• Manage and monitor investment portfolios across private market asset classes, ensuring performance aligns with strategic objectives.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate investment opportunities.
• Report portfolio performance and key insights to senior management.
• Support the transaction lifecycle from origination to settlement, including structuring equity and debt instruments, including secured and unsecured.
• Conduct due diligence and comprehensive risk assessments to support investment analysis and selection.
• Support the development of tailored investment structures that comply with regulatory frameworks, address complex client objectives and meet investor needs.
• Build and nurture long-term relationships with family offices, HNWIs, and institutional investors to enhance client retention and engagement.
• Experience: 2+ years in investment management, consulting, or related roles within the European financial services – preferably in investment banking, private equity or funds management.
• Analytical Skills: Strong numerical and analytical skills, with a keen eye for detail and the ability to create and interpret financial models.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of capital markets, MiFID II regulatory framework, and asset classes such as real estate, private credit and private equity.
• Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills (English and German), with the ability to clearly articulate complex investment concepts.
• Technology Proficiency: Comfortable and skilled with Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel). Knowledge of tokenization and blockchain is a plus, but not required.
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, or a related field. Postgraduate degrees or certifications (CFA, CFP) advantageous but not mandatory.
• Culture Fit: Entrepreneurial mindset, hands-on approach, comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and ability to manage priorities and deadlines whilst working both independently and as a collaborative team player.
• Language: Fluent in English. German language skills required.

Our company culture & benefits

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Competitive salary, commission and performance-based bonuses.
• Health insurance and flight tickets.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• A dynamic, innovative, collaborative and fast-paced work environment.

OUR COMPANY CULTURE:

• Join a highly motivated team committed to innovation and high performance.
• A high-impact role for you to make a valuable contribution and reap the benefits.
• Gain exposure to an exciting, fast-paced industry with steep learning curves and tangible impact.
• Experience start-up agility: open communication, hands on, quick decision making, low bureaucracy, and a driven team.
• Individual onboarding and cross-functional teams so that you can quickly find your way around our working environment, shape it, and guarantee your constant development in other areas too.

Join our team and actively shape the future of capital markets!

FINEXITY is a leading digital assets company based in Hamburg, providing investors with access to tokenized private markets investments. The trading platform enables investments in a diverse range of alternative asset classes, including private equity, real estate, infrastructure, renewable energy, and collectibles. As a central interface between issuers, distributors, and investors, FINEXITY offers a fully digital solution for the issuance and trading of tokenized securities. Banks, asset managers, and other issuers benefit from an innovative infrastructure for the efficient structuring, tokenization, and placement of their investment products.

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