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 familys 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.
1220 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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