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Chief Investment Officer

Confidential ยท Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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Chief Investment Officer โ€” Single Family Office ๐Ÿ“ Dubai, UAE | ๐Ÿ’ฐ AED 900,000 โ€“ 1,800,000 per annum (tax-free) + housing, schooling, and performance-based incentivesA prominent single family office based in Dubai is seeking a Chief Investment Officer to lead its investment strategy across public markets, private equity, venture capital, and real estate.This is a rare, high-trust mandate. You will work directly with the family's principals, own the full investment strategy, and have genuine influence over capital allocation โ€” not a layered institutional reporting line.What you'll do: ๐Ÿ”น Define and execute investment strategy across all asset classes ๐Ÿ”น Source and lead direct investments and co-investment opportunities ๐Ÿ”น Manage relationships with fund managers, banks, and advisors ๐Ÿ”น Own portfolio risk, performance, and reporting to the principals ๐Ÿ”น Build the family's external network and proprietary deal flowWhat you'll bring: โœ”๏ธ 15+ years in investment management, private equity, or a family office โœ”๏ธ 5+ years at CIO or senior investment leadership level โœ”๏ธ Multi-asset class expertise and total comfort operating with high autonomy โœ”๏ธ Absolute discretion โ€” this is a non-negotiable requirement โœ”๏ธ CFA, CAIA, or equivalent qualification โœ”๏ธ GCC or Middle East family office experience strongly preferred but will consider other key locationsPackage: AED 900,000 โ€“ 1,800,000 base (tax-free), with housing, children's schooling, and transport typically included. Performance-linked incentives and co-investment or carry participation available for the right candidate, reflecting the long-term, principal-aligned nature of the role.This is a confidential search. Suitable candidates will be contacted directly to discuss further.