Chief Investment Officer, CIO

Job description / Role

Chief Investment Officer, CIO - Riyadh

On behalf of our client, a well-established investment firm in Riyadh, Swisslinx is looking for Chief Investment Officer to join their growing investment team.

Reporting to the CEO, you will serve as a senior investment executive having an overall responsibility for the investments and strategy of the company.

As a CIO you will lead and coach teams of highly qualified asset management investment professionals to achieve annual business plan objectives.

Requirements

- 15+ years of work experience at the top level of an asset management firm or family office in MENA region
- Proven track record of successful investments
- Excellent communication skills in English, Arabic will be an advantage
- Masters / Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field, CFA preferred
- Hands-on, tactical, strategic and entrepreneurial character

Our client offers the right individual a possibility to become a key member in the company management, an attractive package and long term professional stability.

About the Company

Swisslinx Middle East is a leading executive search firm in the region. We specialise in recruitment solutions, talent acquisition and career advice across a wide range of markets within the financial services sector.

We are located in the heart of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) which gives us unrivalled access to onshore Middle Eastern clients and candidates. We also partner with clients in London, Zurich, Geneva, Zug, Frankfurt and Paris and have been instrumental in establishing onshore Middle Eastern and Emerging Market teams.

We believe in building long-term relationships with our clients helping them develop successful, sustainable businesses. Transparency, trust and discretion drive the way in which we mediate between clients and candidates and ensure we consistently deliver results.