Chief Investment Officer

Job description / Role

Reporting to the Chairman and Board of Directors, the CIO will serve as senior investment executive having an overall responsibility for the investments and strategy of the company.

As the CIO you will lead and coach teams of highly qualified investment professionals and group managers to achieve annual business plan objectives.

Requirements

15+ years of relevant work experience within the MENA region within the banking sector.
Masters / Bachelor degree in Business, Economics, or related field
CFA preferred
Proven track record of successful investments.
Excellent communication skills in both English & Arabic, written and verbal
Only candidates based in UAE or GCC will be considered.

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.