Associate Director

1 month ago

Dubai, Dubai, United Arab Emirates Asterix Communications Full time
Job Title: Associate Director - Funds

At Asterix Communications, we are seeking an experienced Associate Director - Funds to join our team. As a key member of our investment team, you will be responsible for evaluating, managing, and executing primary investments into funds (hedge funds, public equities, fixed income, and other asset classes).

Key Responsibilities:
  • Research and Origination:
    • Conduct thorough research on key trends affecting the current macro-economic trends and target segments to provide insights on portfolio construction and capital allocation.
    • Support the origination of fund investments globally through an extensive network of regional and global advisors and research firms.
    • Monitor market developments, identify key trends, and conduct market mapping exercises.
    • Keep track of investment opportunities, maintain investments pipeline, and update forward calendar.
  • Investment Evaluation and Recommendation:
    • Evaluate prospective fund commitments including fund manager analysis, track record evaluation, benchmarking, financial modelling, valuation, industry research, and sensitivity analysis.
    • Participate in due diligence meetings with fund managers and reference calls with investors.
    • Coordinate key analysis work-streams of prospective fund commitments, including legal, tax, operational due diligence, and ESG.
    • Develop clear presentations in relation to the analysis and research performed in order to communicate findings to management and make recommendations on investment opportunities.
  • Transaction Execution and Governance:
    • Liaise with internal and external counterparties including on the negotiation of relevant legal agreements and investment structures.
    • Support as appropriate execution of investments, including finalizing investment documents and terms, acquisition of final approval documentation as per DHI governance framework.
  • Portfolio Management, Monitoring, and Reporting:
    • Continuously monitor fund performance and ensure investments are aligned with the approved mandate and within the predefined risk parameters.
    • Provide management regular updates to assess the investment performance and prepare and release relevant reports to provide management with timely information for effective decision making.
    • Monitor and analyze market developments and market risk exposure on the investment portfolio.
  • Platform Building and Operations:
    • Support the build-up of the fund investments team including producing strategy paper for each asset class, fine-tuning in-house processes, and other tasks as required.
    • Work with DH Finance team, Legal team, and Governance team to ensure all funds-related activities (such as capital calls, legal requests, etc.) are delivered on time.
  • Stakeholder Management:
    • Build relationships and maintain strong partnerships with existing and new advisors, fund managers, and investors.
Requirements:
  • Minimum years of work experience in fund selection (long only and hedge funds) at leading fund of funds, asset manager, family office, sovereign wealth fund, or investment bank.
Education / Professional Certifications:
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in leading academic institutions.
  • Master's in finance/MBA or CFA preferred.
Technical & Behavioural Competencies:
  • Strong commercial judgment
  • A team player, with maturity, integrity, and the ability to engage with senior counterparties.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Excellent relationship management skills.
  • Strong analytical skills and lateral thinking to solve problems.
  • Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and able to cope well under pressure.

Asterix Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.

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