Head of Investment

Job Description: Head of Investment

Location: Dubai, UAE

Role Overview:

The Head of Investment is responsible for securing and managing investment funds from various sources, including banks, institutions, angel investors, grants, and high-net-worth individuals. This role requires a deep understanding of financial markets, investment strategies, and relationship building to attract and maintain significant funding for the organization.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Investment Strategy Development: Develop and implement comprehensive investment strategies aligned with the organization's goals and risk tolerance.
2. Fund Raising: Actively seek out and cultivate relationships with potential investors, including banks, institutions, angel investors, grant providers, and high-net-worth individuals.
3. Pitch Presentations: Prepare and deliver compelling investment pitches to potential investors, highlighting the organization's value proposition, financial projections, and risk management strategies.
4. Due Diligence: Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investors to assess their financial stability, investment criteria, and alignment with the organization's mission.
5. Investment Negotiations: Negotiate favorable investment terms and conditions with investors, ensuring that the organization's interests are protected.
6. Investor Relations: Build and maintain strong relationships with existing investors, providing regular updates on the organization's progress and addressing their concerns.
7. Financial Analysis: Analyze investment performance and market trends to identify opportunities for optimization and risk mitigation.
8. Compliance: Ensure compliance with all relevant investment regulations and reporting requirements.
9. Team Management: Lead and mentor a team of investment professionals, providing guidance, training, and support.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in investment management or a similar role.
• Proven track record of successfully raising significant capital from various sources.
• Strong understanding of financial markets, investment instruments, and risk management principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build and maintain relationships with investors.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience leading and managing investment teams.

Desired Skills:

• Knowledge of venture capital, private equity, or other alternative investment strategies.
• Experience in grant writing and fundraising.
• Familiarity with financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Proficiency in financial analysis software (e.g., Excel, Bloomberg Terminal).

Kindly share your CV at meergroup17@gmail.com

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application Deadline: 19/09/2024