Senior Portfolio Manager - Multi-Asset Investment Strategy - First Bank

Role Summary

Senior Portfolio Manager - Multi-Asset Investment Strategy - First Abu Dhabi Bank Abu Dhabi

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the UAE's largest and most secure financial institution, is seeking a Senior Portfolio Manager to lead discretionary portfolio management (DPM) and multi-asset investment strategy within its Asset Management division. Based in Abu Dhabi, this role is critical in designing, executing, and optimizing client-focused portfolios across global markets. The ideal candidate will possess deep experience in cross-asset investing, risk management, and performance analysis, and will work closely with research, risk, and compliance teams to deliver tailored investment outcomes.

Job Location:

Abu Dhabi, UAE | Industry: Banking | Function:
Finance / Investment Banking | Salary:  monthly (Market estimated) | Gender: Any Candidate | Nationality:
Any Candidate | Current

Location:

Any | Job Type: Full time

• Develop and manage multi-asset discretionary portfolios across varied client risk profiles and investment mandates
• Translate strategic and tactical asset allocation views into executable investment strategies
• Conduct in-depth cross-asset class research and collaborate with research analysts to refine security selection
• Lead investment decision-making, ensuring consistency between top-down macro views and bottom-up analysis
• Implement risk management frameworks to ensure portfolio stability and compliance with investment guidelines
• Monitor and report on investment performance, execute stress testing, and conduct scenario-based forecasting
• Manage multiple strategies including DPM, fund mandates, and institutional portfolio models
• Utilize portfolio management platforms such as Black Rock Aladdin for analysis and execution
• Regularly review market trends, macroeconomic indicators, and investment opportunities across global regions
• Contribute to investment strategy meetings, product development, and portfolio innovation initiatives

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline
• Minimum 6 years of experience in global markets, asset management, or investment strategy roles
• Proven expertise in discretionary portfolio management and multi-asset investment design
• Familiarity with risk management frameworks and regulatory compliance standards
• Deep understanding of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment vehicles
• Proficient in financial forecasting, stress testing, and investment performance evaluation
• Experience using portfolio management platforms like Black Rock Aladdin
• Strong analytical, communication, and decision-making skills

• Lead multi-asset strategies for the UAE's most prestigious asset management platform
• Gain exposure to international markets, institutional mandates, and high-net-worth client portfolios
• Collaborate with world-class investment, research, and compliance professionals
• Access long-term career development, innovation-driven culture, and regional leadership in financial services

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the largest and most secure financial institution in the UAE, with operations across the Middle East, Europe, Asia, and the Americas. FAB's Asset Management division provides innovative, risk-aware investment solutions to clients across retail, corporate, and institutional segments. As a Senior Portfolio Manager, you'll help shape strategic investment direction and deliver superior outcomes in a fast-evolving global financial landscape.