Asset Allocation & Portfolio Strategist, Private Equity, Global Pension Fund, Abu Dhabi, UAE

About Our ClientOur client is a major global investor based in Abu Dhabi. This is an exciting opportunity to support the Head of Strategy & Asset Allocation to enable the efficient and effective governance of the funds investment sector. What the job involvesAssist in the development and implementation of the funds asset allocation strategy Monitor developments in capital market expectations and provide strategic views and research into new investment ideasSupport the identification, development/configuration and/or maintenance of investment risk IT systems and ensure investment risk data is properly collected and analysed before usageAttend investment conferences and workshops to enhance the development of the institutional risk monitoring and management community in the UAEWho we are looking forA financial background and experience working in a similar fieldAn interest in and understanding of financial marketsStrong relationship management skills and problem solving competenciesPossess strong market monitoring capabilities, not just across private markets but other related markets, for example, leveraged financeSound judgement and enthusiasm for risk measurement and monitoring, with a focus on the overall portfolio strategy A high degree of economic literacy on private and public markets with a keen understanding of different asset classesA commercial nature when viewing potential business plans and opportunities A degree from a top university, ideally in finance, statistics, economics or an equivalent degreeKnowledge of coding is advantageous