Chief Investment Officer - Single Family Office

Job description / Role

Chief Investment Officer - Single Family Office, Riyadh

On behalf of our client, a single Saudi family office, Swisslinx Executive Search are looking for a Chief Investment Officer to join their growing team.

The family office is operating a SAR multi-billion portfolio and investing internationally and locally in a number of asset classes: real estate, private equity and listed equities.

The mission of the CIO is to grow and develop a portfolio of international investments in the US, UK and European markets. You will be reporting to the CEO and managing a team of investment professionals along with 2 VPs.

Your main responsibilities will include but not limited to:
• Develop investment strategy for the office and manage the execution process
• Originate, advise and recommend senior management on investment opportunities
• Evaluate the potential risks and develop the action plan
• Manage partnerships with other investment companies

Requirements

• MBA from a reputable international university
• 15+ years of investment experience from an asset management, private equity, family office or management consultancy firm
• Strong experience in Sharia compliant investment products
• Experience in international markets (US / UK / Europe)
• The candidates located globally can be considered for this role.

If you bring the above qualifications and are interested to take on a challenging leadership role with a very attractive compensation, please apply now!

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.