Chief Investment Officer

Job description / Role

About This Role
Lead our investment strategy and drive financial returns through smart capital allocation as our Chief Investment Officer. You'll oversee our diverse fund investments and international portfolio, identify compelling global opportunities, and shape our approach to generating value through international financial markets and cross-border investments. This is a senior leadership role focused purely on investment excellence, separate from our operational businesses.
What You'll Do
Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

Develop and execute our comprehensive investment policy for fund allocations and international investments
Actively manage our existing portfolio of funds, international securities, and cross-border investments
Monitor performance across global markets and optimize asset allocation across different geographies and fund types
Navigate international investment regulations, tax implications, and currency considerations

Deal Sourcing & Evaluation

Identify and evaluate new fund opportunities, international investments, and global financial instruments
Conduct thorough due diligence on international funds, offshore investments, and cross-border opportunities
Assess geopolitical risks, currency exposures, and regulatory environments across different markets
Build detailed investment theses for global opportunities and fund allocations

Strategic Leadership

Shape our overall approach to international capital deployment and global risk management
Collaborate with our CFO on cross-border capital planning and currency hedging strategies
Build and maintain relationships with international fund managers, global investment partners, and offshore advisors
Lead our investment committee meetings with well-researched global investment recommendations

What We're Looking For
Essential Experience

5+ years in portfolio management, fund analysis, or international investments within asset management, private equity, family office, hedge funds, or institutional investment environments
Experience with international markets, cross-border investments, and global fund allocation
Track record of managing multi-currency portfolios and navigating international investment regulations
Experience presenting to investment committees or senior stakeholders on global investment strategies

Professional Qualifications

CFA designation required (or progress toward completion)
Strong educational background in finance, economics, or related quantitative field

Core Competencies

International investment expertise across global markets with strong analytical and fund evaluation skills
Multi-currency portfolio management with understanding of currency hedging and international risk factors
Cross-border due diligence capabilities including international regulatory compliance and tax considerations
Global market analysis with ability to assess geopolitical risks and international investment opportunities
Fund selection and monitoring experience across different fund types and international structures

Personal Attributes

Analytical mindset with disciplined approach to investment decision-making
Independent thinking with confidence to make conviction-based recommendations
Patient investment philosophy balanced with appropriate sense of urgency
Strong communication skills for presenting complex investment concepts clearly
Collaborative leadership style for working across teams and with external partners

About the Company

With over decades of expertise, KBN Group Holding is a leading name in Qatar’s private sector. KBN Group Holding offers an array of opportunities for our customers to prosper and grow.

Using technological advancements and sustainable solutions, we have continued to generate intrinsic value for businesses and increase investment opportunities by providing top-quality business solutions to our clients.