Investment Manager

About the RoleWe are seeking an experienced and results-driven Investment Manager to lead and execute the company's investment strategy, manage investment portfolios, identify high-value opportunities, and deliver sustainable returns while maintaining appropriate risk controls. The role plays a critical part in driving the company's long-term growth and maximizing shareholder value.Key ResponsibilitiesStrategic Investment LeadershipDevelop, implement, and continuously enhance short and long-term investment strategies aligned with corporate objectives.Analyze local and regional markets, industries, and economic trends to identify attractive investment opportunities.Evaluate investment opportunities, mergers and acquisitions (M&A), strategic partnerships, and joint ventures.Provide investment recommendations and strategic insights to executive management and the Board.Establish and improve investment governance frameworks, policies, and decision-making processes.Investment Management & ExecutionOversee and manage investment portfolios to optimize performance and returns.Lead comprehensive due diligence processes, including financial, legal, commercial, operational, and technical reviews.Monitor portfolio performance and identify corrective actions when required.Structure and optimize investment portfolios to achieve targeted risk-adjusted returns.Lead or actively participate in investment transactions from initial assessment through deal closing.Conduct market research and identify new investment opportunities across targeted sectors.Risk ManagementIdentify, assess, and mitigate investment-related risks.Monitor economic, regulatory, and market developments impacting investments.Define risk appetite, investment limits, early warning indicators, and exit strategies.Ensure compliance with investment and risk management policies.Investor Relations & Strategic PartnershipsBuild and maintain strong relationships with investors, financial institutions, strategic partners, and key stakeholders.Lead negotiations for strategic investments, partnerships, and financing arrangements.Represent the company before investment entities, financial institutions, and external stakeholders.Leverage an extensive network of investors, funds, banks, advisors, developers, and government entities.Evaluate and structure financing solutions, capital structures, and funding strategies for investment opportunities.Reporting & Decision SupportPrepare periodic investment performance reports and presentations.Develop advanced financial models to support investment decision-making.Present investment cases to executive leadership and investment committees, including opportunity assessment, alternatives, risk analysis, return projections, scenarios, and recommendations.Develop and maintain investment policies, authority matrices, conflict-of-interest controls, and investment committee guidelines.Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in Finance, Investment, Accounting, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field.Master's degree (MBA, Finance, Investment, or related discipline) is preferred.Minimum 8 years of experience in investment management, asset management, or portfolio management.At least 3 years in a leadership role as Investment Manager or equivalent.Proven track record of successfully leading or contributing to investment transactions that generated measurable returns.Experience in M&A transactions, strategic partnerships, financing, private investments, or real estate development.Professional CertificationsPreferred certifications include:CFA (Chartered Financial Analyst)CAIA (Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst)Technical SkillsAdvanced financial analysis and investment valuation.Financial modeling including NPV, IRR, ROI, Payback Period, Sensitivity Analysis, and Scenario Analysis.Investment portfolio management.Due diligence management.Feasibility studies and investment assessments.Investment risk management and return optimization.Deal structuring and transaction execution.Leadership CompetenciesStrategic thinking and investment acumen.Leadership and high-performance team management.Data-driven decision-making.Change and transformation management.Negotiation and influencing skills.Executive communication and stakeholder management.Relationship management with investors and strategic partners.