Company DescriptionFAB, the UAE\'s largest bank and one of the world\'s largest and safest institutions, offers an extensive range of tailor-made solutions, and products and services, to provide a customised experience.Through its strategic offerings, it looks to meet the banking needs of customers across the world via its market-leading Corporate and Investment Banking and Personal Banking franchises.Overall Responsibility: The HEAD OF GM INVESTMENTS is responsible for overseeing the organization\'s investment portfolio, ensuring it aligns with the organization\'s financial goals and risk tolerance. They provide strategic leadership to achieve optimal returns while managing risks.Key Responsibilities:
Investment Strategy: Develop, implement, and continually refine the organization\'s investment strategy. This includes determining asset allocation, investment selection, and risk management strategies.
Portfolio Management: Oversee the day-to-day management of the investment portfolio, including selecting and monitoring specific investments, funds, or asset classes.
Risk Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate investment risks. Ensure that risk levels are within the organization\'s predefined risk tolerance.
Asset Allocation: Determine the appropriate mix of asset classes (e.g., stocks, bonds, real estate, alternatives) to achieve the organization\'s financial objectives.
Research and Analysis: Stay informed about financial markets, economic trends, and investment opportunities. Conduct research and analysis to identify investment prospects.
Due Diligence: Perform due diligence on potential investments, assess their suitability, and evaluate their financial health and potential returns.
Compliance and Regulation: Ensure that all investments and investment activities comply with relevant laws and regulations. Keep abreast of changing regulatory requirements.
Reporting: Provide regular reports to senior management, the board of directors, and other stakeholders on the performance of the investment portfolio. Explain investment strategies, risks, and outcomes clearly.
Qualifications
A bachelor\'s degree in finance, economics, or a related field (advanced degrees such as MBA or CFA are often preferred).
Extensive experience in investment management, with a proven track record of success.
Strong analytical and quantitative skills.
In-depth knowledge of financial markets, investment instruments, and risk management.
Understanding of regulatory compliance and fiduciary responsibilities
Additional InformationHeadquartered in Abu Dhabi in Khalifa Business Park, the bank\'s international network spans five continents, providing the global relationships, expertise and financial strength to support local, regional and international businesses seeking to do business at home and abroad. In line with its commitment to put customers first, to Grow Stronger, FAB will continually invest in people and technology to create the most customer-friendly banking experience, and will support the growth ambitions of its stakeholders across countries in which the bank operates.