
We are seeking a highly knowledgeable a
Chief
Investment Officer (CIO)
(Hindi Speaker)
to
join a prestigious private Family Office in Dubai. The CIO will be responsible
for owning and executing the overall investment strategy, capital allocation,
and risk governance of the Family Office. The role carries full accountability
for investment performance across all asset classes, whether capital is
deployed directly or through external advisors. The CIO acts as the single
point of responsibility for investment outcomes, governance standards, and
disciplined decision-making.
Investment Strategy & Capital Allocation
·
Define
and implement a long-term investment philosophy aligned with the family’s
objectives, liquidity requirements, and risk appetite.
·
Drive
strategic and tactical asset allocation across public markets, private equity,
private credit, real assets, alternatives, and structured strategies.
·
Establish
return targets, drawdown limits, capital preservation thresholds, and portfolio
construction guidelines.
Portfolio Oversight & Performance
·
Oversee
performance across all portfolios, structures, and investment entities.
·
Monitor
portfolio attribution, concentration risks, liquidity exposure, and
correlations.
·
Enforce
disciplined portfolio rebalancing, exits, and capital recycling decisions.
Advisor Oversight & Investment Governance
(Critical)
·
Define
mandates, benchmarks, risk limits, fee structures, and reporting standards for
all external advisors and managers.
·
Conduct
periodic reviews of advisor performance, positioning, and governance practices.
·
Challenge
assumptions, recommendations, and risk exposures to ensure independent and
objective decision-making.
·
Act
as the single point of accountability for all advisor-managed capital.
·
Escalate
underperformance, risk breaches, or governance concerns to the Investment
Committee and Chairman, including recommendations for mandate revision or
termination.
Deal Evaluation & Investment Committee
Interface
·
Evaluate,
approve, and prioritize direct investments and advisor-sourced opportunities.
·
Ensure
all investments are supported by a clear investment thesis, downside
protection, risk mitigation, and defined exit strategy.
·
Prepare
and present concise, decision-oriented Investment Committee materials and
recommendations.
Risk Management & Controls
·
Establish
and enforce comprehensive risk frameworks covering market, credit, liquidity,
operational, and counterparty risks.
·
Ensure
adherence to internal policies, investment structures, and documentation
standards across jurisdictions.
Reporting & Transparency
·
Deliver
consolidated reporting on portfolio performance, risk exposure, and capital
allocation to the family and Investment Committee.
·
Translate
complex investment data into clear, actionable insights to support informed
decision-making.
Authority & Accountability
·
Final
investment authority, subject to Investment Committee approval and Chairman
veto.
·
Full
accountability for investment performance, risk management, and governance
outcomes; use of external advisors does not dilute responsibility.
·
12–20+
years of investment experience across public and private markets.
·
Strong
strategic judgment with a disciplined, downside-focused, long-term investment
mindset.
·
Proven
experience working with principals, family offices, or ultra-high-net-worth
stakeholders.
·
High
integrity, discretion, and ability to operate in a confidential, trust-driven
environment.
·
Fluent
Hindi speaker with strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
Work Location:
·
Dubai
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