Strategy - Associate Principal - Long Term Asset Allocation (UAE National)

ADIC is seeking an Asset Allocation Associate Principal to join the Long-Term Asset Allocation team. Reporting to the Director of Long-Term Asset Allocation, the successful candidate will support the development and management of ADIC's long-term asset allocation framework and investment strategy.This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic investment decision-making through macroeconomic research, asset allocation analysis, and portfolio construction. The successful candidate will work closely with investment teams across the organization to support the management of a globally diversified portfolio.Key ResponsibilitiesContribute to the development and maintenance of long-term macroeconomic outlooks, investment scenarios, and market narrativesConduct research on secular trends and asset class developments, assessing their implications for strategic asset allocationSupport the development of forward-looking return, risk, and correlation assumptions across public and private marketsAssist in the design, analysis, and stress testing of strategic asset allocation frameworks and portfolio construction methodologiesPrepare investment research, presentations, and memoranda, communicating insights to internal stakeholders and supporting strategic initiatives across the organizationUndertake ad hoc research and quantitative analysis to support asset allocation and broader investment strategy decisionsRequirementsExperienceMinimum 5 years of relevant experience in asset allocation, investment strategy, macroeconomic research, portfolio construction, investment consulting, or a related investment functionEducationBachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative disciplineCFA designation and/or postgraduate qualification preferredTechnical Skills & KnowledgeGood understanding of macroeconomics and its implications for financial markets and investment portfoliosExperience conducting independent market and investment researchUnderstanding of expected return frameworks, asset allocation, and portfolio construction methodologiesKnowledge of the key drivers of asset class returns and risks across public and private marketsQuantitative analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate investment insightsFamiliarity with AI-enabled research tools and emerging applications of artificial intelligence within investment management is advantageous