Chief Investment Officer; CIO – Global Investment Strategy, UAE

We are partnering with a leading UAE-based investment platform to appoint a Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This senior mandate offers a unique opportunity to design and deliver a global and regional investment strategy for a diversified, high-impact platform spanning private equity, M&A, and structured finance.

As CIO, you will own the end-to-end investment lifecycle, from deal origination and execution through to portfolio optimisation and exits—while driving sustainable capital deployment and long-term value creation.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

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

• 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.

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 our team, including a copy of your CV as soon as possible via the form below.

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