JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
PURPOSE: To achieve superior investment returns within the risk profiles of the clients and increase Assets Under Management (AUM) by offering niche and diversified sharia compliant investment opportunities
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develop the overall corresponding investment plans, and assets allocation
- Perform qualitative and quantitative research to select investments and communicating to the CEO a well-researched viewpoint of the economy and markets.
- Approve manager due diligence across asset classes and manage portfolio risk.
- Review and approving potential strategic diversified portfolio investment opportunities.
- Approve all investment processes and procedures.
- General Review on the trading of client accounts.
- Take a leadership role in decision making on investments in the fixed income and equity arena.
- Create and maintain a team of professionals (internal or external) to originate, analyze, finance, close, manage and sell investments.
- Lead underwriting and due diligence activities.
- Brief CEO, Board of Trustees and the Board of Directors upon their request on proposed acquisitions.
- Approve sources of debt financing relationships.
- Counter-check closing of transactions.
- Travel to secure deals in different investment opportunities.
- Perform any other duties as may be requested by management from time to time.
REQUIREMENTS
- Hold a relevant academic/professional qualification, preferably MBA, Masters in finance/accounting/economics or masters in any other subject,
- Preferably other qualification related to banking/accounting; and
- A minimum experience of 7 years in the banking/financial industry of which at least 5 years of experience in the same function that he/she will be heading
Have other relevant certification(s) specific to this role. Such certifications may, depending on the function being fulfilled, include but are not limited to:
- Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA);
- Certificate in Securities and Financial Derivatives
- Certificate in Investment Management;
- Professional Certification in Accounting; and/or
- Equivalent certificates or qualifications; and/or
- Advanced Diploma in Banking/ Islamic Finance (CISI/ESA) or Financial Advisory Program from the BIBF or other recognized institutions.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- A clear understanding of the role and responsibilities associated with the function;
- A good understanding of banking business and the wider industry and its regulatory environment; and
- The relevant experience and qualifications to fulfill his responsibilities.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Human Capital House was set up in the year 2013 with a vision to be a progressive talent acquisition partner for organizations within the local and regional market in the Middle East.
As international markets get ever demanding, corporations globally are presented with the challenges of attracting the right talent. Human capital retention and recruitment remain a critical factor to the success of any company. Strategic decision to recruit the right talent is a key issue to organization as wrong candidate selection can potentially be disastrous to their efficiency.
The critical aspect of choosing the right individual with the apt experience and knowledge becomes more crucial as he/she would need to share the ambitions of the employer, while fitting in to the new culture. Human Capital House has both the experience and expertise to help its clients make the right choice of selection. From understanding client requirements, through identifying and assessing the candidates, our systematic approach strives to ensure successful executive recruitment.
