378 Portfolio Strategist jobs in the United Arab Emirates

Point72 Asset Management seeks a professional to join its Risk Management & Quantitative Research team.

The paramount mission of the team is to protect the firm from improper levels of exposure and ensure that risk-taking is always efficient and deliberate.

• Ensure efficient and deliberate risk-taking at the individual portfolio level and firm level.
• Work with portfolio managers to improve portfolio construction for optimal risk-adjusted returns and set appropriate risk guidelines and limits.
• Actively manage Firm's risk exposures and participate in capital allocation to maximize risk-adjusted returns and profitability.

This task requires a deep insight into equity and macro factors driving portfolio risk, their utility in alpha capture, and constraints facing equity portfolio managers (liquidity, concentration, etc.).

Lead research efforts to develop innovative risk management approaches, tools, and analytics leveraging collective knowledge. Enhance understanding of Firm's performance by developing intuitive frameworks for performance attribution and educating internal constituencies.

• Five or more years of experience as a risk manager or portfolio manager with a focus on hedged discretionary or systematic equity strategies.
• Detailed understanding of equities risk management, portfolio construction, and trading.
• Experience with macro products a plus.
• Knowledge of quantitative finance and statistical programming tools, ideally SQL and Python.
• Strong communication skills to articulate complex ideas to senior management and portfolio managers.
• Intellectual curiosity and depth of skills enabling ad-hoc tasks and special projects.
• High-energy personality with a desire to proactively ideate opportunities and manage multiple tasks and deadlines.

We are seeking an experienced portfolio manager to join our organization and leverage their expertise to drive exceptional returns.

• At least 5 years of experience in managing risk on the buy side is required.
• A strong background in managing assets worth over $300 million with a consistent profit-and-loss (PnL) track record of 10% or higher is essential.
• The ability to scale your process and grow capital at an exponential rate will be highly valued.
• A talent for recruiting and leading top talent around your investment strategy is also necessary.

• A full infrastructure, cutting-edge technology, and a robust balance sheet to support your success.
• Direct access to institutional capital and entrepreneurial upside, allowing you to take calculated risks and reap substantial rewards.
• A clear path to leadership and growth opportunities within our organization.
• Your compensation will be directly tied to your performance, ensuring that your hard work and dedication are rewarded.

If you're ready to elevate your career and take your investment strategy to the next level, we invite you to learn more about this exciting opportunity.

The Chief Investment Officer will be responsible for leading the strategic development of capital formation initiatives.

• Oversee and drive capital fundraising efforts to ensure a strong financial foundation.
• Develop and implement effective investment strategies that align with organizational objectives.

• Proven track record of success in investment management or a related field.
• Strong leadership and strategic planning skills.

A competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Job Title: Investment Manager

Location: Dubai, UAE

Experience: 7-8 years in Finance and Sales

Salary Range: AED 10,000 to 12,000 per annum

• Evaluate strategic investment opportunities and conduct thorough due diligence.
• Manage portfolio performance by analyzing financial data, identifying trends, and making informed decisions.
• Lead the development of financial plans and forecasts, providing critical insights for business growth.
• Oversee capital and treasury management functions, ensuring optimal liquidity and cash flow.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal controls, supporting enterprise risk management initiatives.

• Minimum 7-8 years of experience in Finance and Sales, preferably in the UAE market.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to interpret complex financial data.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with experience in team management and collaboration.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and prioritize multiple tasks effectively.

We are seeking a highly skilled Quantitative Trader to manage and optimize our algorithmic strategies portfolio.

The ideal candidate will have expertise in Python, SQL, and ClickHouse, with a strong understanding of high-frequency trading dynamics and market microstructure.

A successful Quantitative Trader will possess a strong analytical mindset, be highly detail-oriented, and have the ability to automate workflows and optimize processes.

• Manage and monitor backtest schedules, ensuring timely execution and reporting of results.
• Analyze backtest results and provide actionable insights to improve strategy performance.
• Automate processes for portfolio allocation, backtest scheduling, and reporting.
• Monitor and optimize strategy execution in line with market microstructure and high-frequency trading dynamics.

• Proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Strong experience with SQL and ClickHouse for querying and managing large datasets.
• Familiarity with Grafana or similar tools for monitoring and analyzing key metrics.
• Basic understanding of high-frequency trading dynamics and market microstructure.
• Experience working with backtesting engines and execution models.
• Practical understanding of capital allocation frameworks and portfolio optimization.
• Daily use of modern AI tools is essential.

• Strong analytical mindset and ability to solve complex problems systematically.
• Highly detail-oriented and disciplined, capable of managing multiple tasks independently.
• Demonstrated ability to automate workflows and optimize processes.
• Ambition and eagerness to learn and grow rapidly within the team.
• Competitive mindset with a proven history of success in challenging endeavors.
• Strong sense of ownership, consistently driving tasks to completion without supervision.

Portfolio Manager

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our team. As a key member of the team, you will be responsible for creating and executing program work plans, closely monitoring deliverables, and managing day-to-day operation aspects of the portfolio.

• Develop and execute project work plans with cross-functional teams.
• Closely monitor and manage delivery of portfolio projects.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Provide periodic updates to senior management on project status, challenges, risk, and mitigation plans.
• Familiarity with project performance metrics and reporting.

• Master's degree in computer science or information technology.

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic team.
• Professional growth and development.

• Seniority level: Not Applicable.
• Employment type: Contract.
• Job function: Finance and Sales.
• Industries: IT Services and IT Consulting.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated individual to manage and optimize an algorithmic strategies portfolio. You will be responsible for managing backtest schedules, allocating capital to existing strategies, and automating processes to ensure efficiency.

The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical mindset and the ability to solve complex problems systematically. They will be highly detail-oriented and disciplined, capable of managing multiple tasks independently.

This role involves:

• Allocating capital across a portfolio of existing algorithmic strategies based on performance and risk metrics.
• Managing and monitoring backtest schedules, ensuring timely execution and reporting of results.
• Analyzing backtest results and providing actionable insights to improve strategy performance.
• Automating processes for portfolio allocation, backtest scheduling, and reporting.

Key qualifications include:

• Proficiency in Python for automation, data analysis, and process optimization.
• Strong experience with SQL and ClickHouse for querying and managing large datasets.
• Familiarity with Grafana or similar tools for monitoring and analyzing key metrics.
• Basic understanding of high-frequency trading dynamics and market microstructure.

Benefits of this role include:

• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• Collaboration with a talented and experienced team.
• Daily use of modern AI tools.

Requirements:

• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Highly motivated and proactive approach to problem-solving.

We are seeking an experienced Portfolio Manager to join our network of quantitatively skilled professionals.

• Own profit and loss responsibility and risk management.


• Develop and implement quantitative strategies to drive growth.

• 4+ years experience in systematic portfolio management.


• Proven track record of alpha generation.

Our network:

Competitive compensation packages based on experience.

Locations: Dubai, Remote.

A diverse range of opportunities for emerging and established funds.

We offer a supportive environment for your career growth.

• Director

• Full-time

• Finance, Management, and Research


• Industries: Investment Management, Financial Services, and Capital Markets

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The position of Senior Vice President, Finance and Portfolio Performance is a crucial leadership role within the management team.

• This senior leader will oversee group-level financial reporting, portfolio performance analytics, and risk controls across private and public investment strategies.
• A key responsibility includes leading the analysis and reporting of investment performance and risk across private and public portfolios.
• The successful candidate will also be responsible for developing and implementing consolidated group financial reporting and improving internal financial controls and procedures.
• This involves standardizing reporting methodologies across the group while ensuring best practice in performance analytics globally.
• Additionally, this individual will integrate capital market expectations into portfolio allocation and NAV growth scenario modelling.
• Ongoing monitoring of exposure to management risks including market, liquidity, and concentration risks with proactive risk mitigation measures.
• Collaboration with data teams and external vendors to develop and enhance dashboarding tools and data visualisation.
• Oversight of audit processes and managing relationships with key service providers.
• Leading financial planning and analysis for the group including budget reviews and forecasting.
• Oversight of capital planning and optimising cash flow through robust modelling and procedures.
• This leader will also drive the improvement of data integration from different business functions.
• Supporting tax compliance for the group by providing required group financial information.
• Key to success is leading and mentoring the team in driving a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Collaborating closely with other business functions to drive cohesive performance reporting strategy.

This role requires strong leadership and strategic skills to drive financial performance and ensure operational excellence.