Public Equities Fund Selection, Prominent Middle Eastern Pension Fund; GCC

Our client, a prominent GCC-based Pension Fund, is seeking investment professionals to join their Public Equities team.

This individual will be managing and overseeing external asset managers to execute active public equity investment strategies, ensuring alignment with the pension fund's objectives, risk framework, and market positioning.

• Lead sourcing alongside the Public Equities Head by leveraging external networks and evaluating their suitability
• Ensure the identification and collaboration with external asset managers to execute active equity investment strategies in line with the fund’s objectives
• Lead and supervise due diligence on local and international asset managers, ensuring comprehensive evaluation of their track records, operational capabilities, strategic alignment, and risk assessment, while reviewing analyses conducted by the Public Equities Senior Associate
• Develop and maintain strategic partnerships with local and international asset managers to enhance portfolio outcomes through niche market insights and innovative strategies
• Oversee the sourcing, evaluation, and management of active equity investments, ensuring alignment with the pension fund's strategy and objectives
• Align the execution of local and international active equity strategies with the broader investment objectives and risk management framework
• Provide strategic recommendations to the Public Equities Head regarding adjustments to active investment strategies based on market analysis and performance review
• Guide the Public Equities Senior Associate in executing investment strategies, ensuring rigorous analysis of active equity options to support decision-making
• Provide mentorship and oversight to the Public Equities Senior Associate, ensuring the delivery of high-quality analysis and decision-making
• Review and validate performance monitoring reports and rebalancing recommendations prepared by the Public Equities Senior Associate, ensuring strategic alignment
• Ensure the integration of research and analysis conducted by the team into portfolio management decisions

• Minimum 10 years of experience in public equity investments, with at least 2 years in a leadership role managing active equity portfolios
• Proven experience in collaborating with external asset managers, conducting due diligence, and executing active investment strategies
• Familiarity with regulatory requirements and compliance standards for public equities investment