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Dubai based, Director – Public Markets Investment Allocation - Sovereign Fund, london col-narrow-left
Client: Brock & Decker
Location: london, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
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EU work permit required: Yes
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Job Views: 3
Posted: 26.06.2025
Expiry Date: 10.08.2025
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Job Description: Director – Public Markets Investment Allocation
Location: Dubai, UAE
Seniority: Director
Experience: 10+ years
About the Role
A sovereign-backed investment platform in Dubai is seeking a seasoned Director – Public Markets Investment Allocation to lead the deployment and ongoing management of a public markets portfolio. The initial allocation will be $100 million, with a long-term mandate to grow the portfolio to $1.5 billion across multiple asset classes.
This is a high-impact, strategic role that requires deep understanding of public markets, portfolio construction, and institutional risk frameworks. The successful candidate will shape investment policy, select external managers, and directly influence long-term capital allocation decisions.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the strategic allocation and portfolio construction for an institutional public markets portfolio
Oversee the deployment of the initial $100 million allocation, with clear planning for scale-up to $1.5 billion over time
Design and manage the investment governance framework including benchmarks, limits, and liquidity parameters
Evaluate and select external fund managers across asset classes (equities, fixed income, hedge funds, etc.)
Monitor portfolio performance, exposures, and compliance with risk and return objectives
Present portfolio insights, performance updates, and recommendations to the investment committee and executive leadership
Stay informed on global macro trends, capital markets activity, and peer practices
Collaborate with internal risk, compliance, and operations teams to ensure robust oversight
Candidate Profile
10+ years of experience in public markets investing, manager selection, asset allocation, or OCIO/advisory roles
Deep knowledge of global equity and fixed income markets, fund structures, and institutional-grade portfolio design
Strong command of investment risk frameworks, performance attribution, and governance principles
Demonstrated experience in scaling and managing institutional portfolios
Experience interacting with investment committees, senior stakeholders, and external managers
Strong analytical, presentation, and decision-making skills
CFA charterholder or equivalent professional qualification preferred
Previous experience in a sovereign wealth fund, pension, family office, or endowment is highly regarded
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