Director – Public Markets Investment Allocation - Sovereign Fund
Director – Public Markets Investment Allocation - Sovereign Fund
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Managing Partner - Investment Banking, Strategy Consulting, Private Equity and VC Recruitment
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
Seniority level
* Seniority level
Director
Employment type
* Employment type
Full-time
Job function
* Job function
Other
* Industries
Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Investment Management, and Investment Banking
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