Investment Manager

# Investment Manager > Emirates Investment Authority · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-16 **Workplace:** on_site **Department:** Asset Management ## Description Purpose The Investment Manager will: • Lead manager sourcing and due diligence across absolute return and equity sub-strategies • Structure managed accounts and bespoke mandates • Reallocate capital into higher-alpha strategies aligned with portfolio objectives • Strengthen resilience within the Asset Management team • Support performance oversight and active portfolio management Responsibilities & Duties 1\. Manager Sourcing & Origination • Identify, source, and evaluate global investment managers across: o Alpha transport strategies o Market neutral strategies o Equity extension strategies o Hedged equity strategies • Maintain strong institutional relationships with consultants, peers, and managers • Proactively identify diversification opportunities to reduce single-manager concentration risk 2\. Due Diligence & Investment Assessment • Conduct full investment, operational, and risk due diligence independently • Build and review advanced financial models and performance attribution analyses • Evaluate strategy robustness, alpha sustainability, and scalability • Assess portfolio construction, factor exposures, liquidity profile, and risk controls • Prepare detailed investment memoranda for internal review 3\. Mandate Structuring & Execution • Structure and negotiate managed accounts and fund allocations • Lead execution processes from approval to funding • Coordinate with Legal, Operations, and Risk to finalize documentation • Manage capital deployment for ring-fenced allocations (e.g., USD 600m Alpha Transport allocation) • Ensure optimal ticket sizing and manager diversification (e.g., USD 200m mandates) 4\. Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Oversight • Monitor performance, risk exposures, and alpha delivery • Review manager reporting and fair value estimates • Conduct periodic strategy reviews and performance diagnostics • Respond to underperformance with structured engagement plans • Recommend manager exits, reallocations, or mandate changes where appropriate 5\. Governance & Committee Reporting • Present investment recommendations to Investment Committees • Prepare periodic performance and attribution reports • Ensure all documentation meets EIA governance and audit standards • Maintain databases of prospective and rejected investments 6\. Team Contribution & Resilience • Provide mentorship and technical guidance to Investment Analysts • Support team knowledge development in absolute return and alpha transport strategies • Contribute to team resilience and reduce key-person dependency risk ## Requirements Qualifications & Experience Education • Bachelor’s degree in finance, Economics, Business, or related discipline • MBA or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred • CFA or equivalent professional designation strongly preferred Experience • 10+ years of institutional investment experience • Significant experience in manager selection and portfolio construction • Demonstrated expertise in: o Absolute return strategies o Alpha transport strategies o Market neutral mandates o Equity extension structures • Experience structuring and managing managed accounts • Experience within: o Sovereign wealth funds o Pension funds o Asset managers o Institutional investment consulting firms Technical Skills • Advanced financial modeling and performance attribution analysis • Strong understanding of portfolio construction and risk-adjusted returns • Familiarity with hedge fund and alternative strategy structures ## Apply [Apply at Emirates Investment Authority](https://apply.workable.com/emirates-investment-authority/j/C58A108DBF/apply) --- Powered by [Workable](https://www.workable.com)