Chief Investment Officer

Overview

Job Title:

Chief Investment Officer

Reports to:

SEO / Board of Directors

Role:
Full time

Our client is a financial institution licensed to provide a comprehensive range of banking products and services. Built on a foundation of resilience and innovation, it has grown into a trusted provider of financial solutions for individuals, businesses, and institutions. The organisation is deeply committed to financial inclusion, social responsibility, and aligning with global best practices in financial services and technology.

The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) is a senior executive responsible for defining, implementing, and overseeing the institution’s investment strategy, asset allocation, and portfolio management activities in line with the requirements of an ADGM Category 1 Financial Services Licence.

The CIO will ensure that all investment activities are conducted in accordance with ADGM FSRA regulations, global best practices, robust risk management frameworks, and the organisation’s strategic objectives. The role is critical to supporting the institution’s long-term financial resilience, innovation agenda, and commitment to financial inclusion and social responsibility.

• Develop and implement the institution’s overall investment strategy, aligned with the Board-approved risk appetite and business plan.
• Oversee asset allocation, portfolio construction, and performance monitoring across all investment products and strategies.
• Ensure investment decisions reflect market conditions, macroeconomic trends, and regulatory constraints.
• Establish and maintain robust investment governance frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure full compliance with ADGM FSRA rules, including prudential, conduct of business, and governance requirements applicable to a Category 1 licence.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, and Internal Audit functions to ensure effective identification, monitoring, and mitigation of investment-related risks.
• Present regular investment performance, risk, and compliance reports to the Board and relevant committees.
• Support regulatory engagement with the FSRA, including licensing, supervisory reviews, and ongoing regulatory reporting.

• Lead, mentor, and develop the investment function, fostering a culture of accountability, professionalism, and ethical conduct.
• Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and strong internal controls within the investment team.
• Contribute as a key member of the executive management team to overall business strategy and decision-making.

• Support the development of investment products and solutions aligned with client needs, financial inclusion objectives, and sustainable finance principles.
• Ensure fair client outcomes, transparency, and adherence to conduct standards in investment decision-making.
• Embed environmental, social, and governance (ESG) considerations where appropriate and in line with global best practices.
• Act as a senior representative of the institution in dealings with regulators, investors, counter parties, and other key stakeholders.
• Monitor global financial markets and emerging trends to support innovation and strategic growth.

• Minimum 10–15 years of senior investment management experience within a regulated financial institution, bank, asset manager, or investment firm.
• Proven experience in designing and managing investment strategies under a prudential regulatory framework.
• Prior experience working with regulators (preferably ADGM FSRA or equivalent such as FCA, PRA, MAS, DFSA)
• Experience in a Category 1 or equivalent banking or investment licence environment is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of capital markets, portfolio management, and investment risk.
• Deep knowledge of regulatory compliance, governance, and internal controls.
• Strategic thinking with strong analytical and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field (mandatory).
• Master’s degree (MBA, MSc Finance, Economics, or equivalent) is strongly preferred.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CAIA, FRM, or equivalent are highly desirable.
• Ongoing commitment to professional development and regulatory training.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Administrative, Finance, and General Business