CIO

Location Abu Dhabi
Discipline: Private & Public Markets
Job type: Permanent
Contact name: Ellie Lynch

Contact email: ellie.lynch@venturesearch.com
Job ref: 3250
Published: 3 days ago

The Chief Investment Officer (CIO) will lead the investment strategy and management of a sophisticated multi-asset class portfolio for a single-family office in Dubai. This includes oversight of public markets, private markets (including private equity, venture capital, and direct investments), and real estate holdings. The CIO will be responsible for developing and executing a long-term investment strategy aligned with the family’s objectives, risk tolerance, and values, while preserving and growing generational wealth.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Leadership:

  • Develop and articulate a comprehensive, multi-asset class investment strategy.

  • Establish and maintain an investment policy statement (IPS) reflecting the family’s goals and risk appetite.

  • Communicate clearly and regularly with family stakeholders on investment performance, opportunities, and risks.

Portfolio Management & Oversight:

  • Oversee a diversified portfolio across public equities, fixed income, hedge funds, private equity, venture capital, real estate, and other alternatives.

  • Source, conduct due diligence on, and recommend new investment opportunities across all asset classes.

  • Manage asset allocation, rebalancing, liquidity needs, and risk exposures.

  • Evaluate and monitor existing investment managers and direct investments.

Private Markets & Real Assets:

  • Lead sourcing and evaluation of private investment opportunities, including co-investments and direct deals.

  • Oversee the management and performance of the family’s real estate portfolio, both operational and investment-focused.

  • Develop strategic partnerships with sponsors, fund managers, and operating partners.

Operational & Risk Management:

  • Collaborate with legal, tax, and accounting advisors to ensure investments are structured and managed efficiently.

  • Implement best-in-class processes for reporting, compliance, and risk management.

  • Lead or manage a small team or external consultants supporting investment execution and operations.

Qualifications:

  • 15+ years of relevant investment experience across public and private markets, with real estate exposure strongly preferred.

  • Prior experience in a family office, endowment, foundation, pension fund, or multi-asset allocator role.

  • Demonstrated ability to lead investment strategy and make thoughtful allocation decisions.

  • Strong network across fund managers, deal sponsors, and the broader investment ecosystem.

  • Exceptional communication skills, discretion, and ability to work closely with UHNW families.

  • Bachelor’s degree required; MBA and/or CFA preferred.