Portfolio Manager – Private Markets

Ghobash Group


Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed
Posted on: 18 days ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

The Portfolio Manager - Private Markets oversees the Groups Private Markets sub-portfolio ensuring alignment with investment guidelines risk limits and long-term value objectives. To manage the Private Markets portfolio of the Group and achieve consistent investment returns and alpha over medium/long-term period based on return/risk profile set by the Group and market conditions with a focus on Developed Markets (North America and to a lesser extent Europe and Asia).

  • To develop and implement an approved portfolio strategy by the Investment Committee with the support and supervision of the CIO with the intent of a long-term compounding approach.
  • To screen for new investment ideas including funds and co-investments across Private Equity (Buyout Secondary and Venture Capital / Growth) Private Debt and Real Assets.
  • To conduct deep research and analysis of funds and companies as well as sector regional economic and asset class trends.
  • To stay abreast of market and macro-economic trends that may change the investment landscape over the mid to long term.
  • To draft and present investment material to the Investment Committee.
  • To monitor the portfolio monitoring latest news/developments on the underlining companies in the portfolio as well as any possible macro-economic impacts.
  • To develop and implement internal controls to safeguard the assets of the portfolio.
  • To manage private markets resources efficiently.
  • To supervise operational functions of the investment activity including investment banks and other relationships.
  • To report to Investment Committee based on agreed framework with the Chief Investment Officer.
  • To represent the Group effectively and professionally and develop and maintain frequent relationships within the investment community e.g. fund managers investment banks secondary advisors placement agents brokers investors government regulators etc.
  • To be an advocate of the Groups brand within the managers community and get access to constrained capacity investment opportunities.
  • To understand and effectively measure the risks of the Private Markets portfolio in the context of the broader Group asset allocation.  

Qualifications :

  • Bachelors degree combined with an MBA or Masters in Finance/Accounting
  • CFA is preferred 
  • 10 years of work experience in private markets investments
  • Hands-on experience with fundamental analysis due diligence and corporate valuation

Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time

The Portfolio Manager - Private Markets oversees the Groups Private Markets sub-portfolio ensuring alignment with investment guidelines risk limits and long-term value objectives. To manage the Private Markets portfolio of the Group and achieve consistent investment returns and alpha over medium/lon...

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Established in 1981, Ghobash Group stands as a distinguished UAE-based conglomerate renowned for its highly diversified and progressive business ventures. With a robust portfolio spanning eight pivotal sectors, including a strong focus on Technology, Energy & Utilities, and Healthcare ... View more

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