About the Role
Chief Investment Officer (CIO) - Guoga Family Office
Location : Dubai / UAE (preferable - remote if necessary)
Seniority : Senior / Executive Level
Key Responsibilities
- Define and implement the investment strategy : asset allocation, portfolio mix, risk framework, scenario analysis, and drawdown protection.
- Lead due diligence and selection of external investment managers and funds; monitor and evaluate performance.
- Oversee the construction, monitoring, and rebalancing of the portfolio to ensure it matches long-term goals in a disciplined, data-driven manner.
- Provide regular reporting, analysis, and insight : what’s working, what isn’t, what trends are emerging.
- Integrate research across sectors, geographies, and asset classes to generate differentiated investment ideas and insights.
- Evaluate and incorporate newer asset classes (e.g. digital assets, private equity / venture, alternatives) while maintaining diligence and alignment.
- Manage relationships with outside partners : fund managers, counterparties, co-investors, advisors (tax, legal, estate).
- Serve as steward of integrity and capital : uphold high ethical standards, ensure alignment between incentives and outcomes.
- Stay adaptive : respond to changing market conditions, regulatory environments, and emerging risks.
Core Traits & Skills We Value
These are especially critical at a senior / leadership level :
Top 3 Traits (must-haves)
Long-term thinking - seeing beyond short-term performance, prioritising preservation and growth over generations.Independent judgment - cutting through noise, making conviction calls grounded in analysis.Intellectual curiosity - always asking why, seeking out new knowledge, connecting the dots across markets and opportunities.Other essential traits : integrity & alignment, adaptability, bold innovation, transparency.
Key technical skills
Portfolio construction & risk management (asset allocation, stress testing, scenario / drawdown analysis)Deep financial modelling & valuation : DCF, comparables, sensitivity analysesResearch depth : macro sector due diligence across public and private marketsClear communication : simplifying complexity into action, storytelling with numbersRelationship building & network : managers, funds, co-investors, external advisorsExperience & Qualifications
Many years (e.g. 12-20+) of investment leadership across multiple asset classes - public equities, private markets, alternatives, etc.Experience in a family office, multi-family office, investment fund, or similarly complex investment organisation (e.g., Ex-Goldman Sachs PWM, J.P. Morgan Private Bank, UBS Global Family Office Group, Credit Suisse Private Bank, Citi Private Bank, Family or similar)Demonstrated track record of successful strategy development, manager selection, execution, and portfolio oversight.Advanced degree (MBA, CFA, CAIA, etc.) or equivalent professional credentials preferred.Strong ethical standards, high emotional intelligence, and ability to operate with discretion.What You’ll Bring & Receive
The opportunity to lead the investment mandate of a newly-formed / evolving family office with a generational perspective.Freedom to innovate across traditional & emerging asset classes, coupled with a commitment to detail.A role with influence - both in defining strategy and shaping how investments are selected & executed.A culture where integrity, alignment, and intellectual curiosity are central; where your judgment matters.Competitive compensation / incentives aligned with long-term performance.How to Apply
If you believe you are the kind of senior leader who thrives thinking long-term, who combines analytical conviction with curiosity, and who treats capital as if it were your own, please send :
Your CVA short note / cover letter : What is one investment decision you made where you went against consensus? What was your framework, and what did you learn?Seniority level
ExecutiveEmployment type
Full-timeJob function
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