Summary
United Arab Emirates University is seeking an Investment Expert to develop investment strategies and opportunities that grow the university’s non-government income and support its financial sustainability. The role covers portfolio management, investment analysis and due diligence, risk assessment, manager evaluation, and investment governance. The expert will monitor performance and markets, prepare reports, and present recommendations to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees. A bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and 7–10 years of relevant experience are required; a master’s degree or CFA is preferred. The posting lists a salary figure of 22000 without specifying currency or pay period.
The posting
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Job description
- Develop and implement short- and long-term investment strategies that increase the university’s non-government income.
- Identify and evaluate income-generating investment opportunities across suitable asset classes, including fixed income, equities, real estate, private equity, and investment partnerships.
- Manage short-term investments to optimize returns while maintaining sufficient liquidity for the university’s operational requirements.
- Develop long-term investment opportunities that support financial sustainability and capital growth.
- Conduct financial analysis, feasibility studies, due diligence, and risk assessments for proposed investments.
- Recommend appropriate asset allocation, diversification, and portfolio rebalancing strategies.
- Monitor portfolio performance against approved targets and benchmarks and recommend corrective actions when required.
- Identify and evaluate qualified fund managers, investment advisors, and strategic partners.
- Establish investment policies and controls to ensure sound governance, compliance, transparency, and capital protection.
- Prepare regular reports and present investment opportunities, performance results, and risk assessments to executive leadership and the Board of Trustees.
- Collaborate with finance, legal, strategy, and other relevant functions to implement approved investments.
- Monitor financial markets and emerging opportunities and proactively adjust investment recommendations.
Minimum qualification
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s or CFA preferred).
Expected skills
- Minimum of 7–10 years of relevant experience in investment management or corporate finance.
- Demonstrated success in developing profitable short- and long-term investment opportunities.
- Strong knowledge of investment instruments, portfolio management, financial modelling, risk management, and due diligence.
- Experience in institutional, endowment, sovereign, or university investment environments is an advantage.
- Strong analytical, negotiation, communication, and stakeholder-management skills.
- Ability to present clear investment recommendations to executive leadership and governing bodies.
- Investment and Income Growth
- Short- and Long-Term Portfolio Management
- Investment Opportunity Development
- Financial Medellin
Salary range
22000
Department
Office of the Secretary General
College or division
Deputy VC for Fin.&Admn.Affairs- SG