Senior Portfolio Manager - Multi Asset Investments
Posted date [2026-04-27]
(ID: 44586)
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Job Snapshot
Role: Senior Portfolio Manager - Multi Asset Investments
Location: Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Industry: Banking
Function: Investments-Asset Management
Experience: Senior portfolio management experience
Job Type: Full-time
Position Overview
Senior Portfolio Manager - Multi Asset Investments in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates is a high-impact opportunity within the Banking industry for professionals specializing in Investments-Asset Management and institutional portfolio strategy. This role supports First Abu Dhabi Bank by managing diversified multi-asset portfolios, driving strategic and tactical asset allocation decisions, and delivering strong risk-adjusted returns across institutional and discretionary investment mandates.
Job Details
Country: United Arab Emirates
City: Abu Dhabi
Industry: Banking
Function: Investments-Asset Management
Salary: 30000-50000
ONLY if salary is NOT provided: Estimated salary range based on similar jobs in the job city; please confirm the final offer with the employer.
Gender: Any
Candidate Nationality: Any
Job Type: Full-time
Role Context
This position is responsible for constructing and managing diversified multi-asset portfolios aligned with client mandates and institutional investment objectives. The selected professional will lead strategic asset allocation and tactical asset allocation decisions across global markets while integrating macroeconomic views, research insights, disciplined risk management, and strong governance frameworks to generate alpha and optimize portfolio performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Construct and manage multi-asset portfolios across equities, fixed income, alternatives, FX, derivatives, and other investment instruments
* Lead formulation and execution of Strategic Asset Allocation (SAA) and Tactical Asset Allocation (TAA) decisions
* Generate alpha through tactical investment views implemented within strategic portfolio frameworks
* Conduct macroeconomic research and asset class analysis using internal and external research sources
* Support security selection and portfolio optimization through strong market intelligence and analytical discipline
* Collaborate closely with CIO, Fund Management, and Research teams to align investment strategies with institutional objectives
* Design and implement risk management strategies including stress testing, scenario analysis, VaR review, and liquidity monitoring
* Manage client-specific investment mandates and discretionary portfolio management (DPM) accounts
* Contribute to product strategy development including new fund launches and enhancements to existing investment solutions
* Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, governance standards, and internal investment policies
* Participate actively in investment committees and provide leadership in asset allocation and market outlook discussions
* Support client engagement through investment presentations, portfolio reviews, and business development initiatives
* Apply strong portfolio construction discipline including risk budgeting, position sizing, and factor balancing
* Utilize portfolio management and risk systems such as Aladdin, Bloomberg PORT, Charles River, FactSet, MSCI, or Barra
* Integrate AI-driven workflows, alternative data, NLP models, and data-driven analytics to improve investment processes
* Combine quantitative signals with discretionary judgment to strengthen repeatability and decision quality
* Improve operational scalability through automation, playbooks, and codified investment workflows
* Clearly communicate portfolio decisions, attribution, and factor exposures to internal stakeholders and clients
* Support analytical model development using Python, R, SQL, or similar tools where applicable
Ideal Profile
* Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Investments, Mathematics, Statistics, or related discipline
* CFA, FRM, MBA, or equivalent advanced professional qualification is highly preferred
* Strong senior-level experience in multi-asset portfolio management and institutional investment strategy
* Deep knowledge of global financial markets including equities, fixed income, alternatives, FX, and derivatives
* Strong expertise in strategic asset allocation and tactical implementation across complex portfolios
* Proven success in institutional portfolio management and discretionary portfolio mandates
* Strong experience in portfolio risk management including stress testing, VaR, and liquidity oversight
* Proficiency in portfolio management systems and risk platforms such as BlackRock Aladdin
* Strong quantitative, analytical, and performance attribution skills
* Excellent communication and investment committee presentation capability
* Strong collaborative mindset with ability to work across CIO, research, and fund management teams
Skills Set
* Investments-Asset Management
* Multi-asset portfolio management
* Strategic asset allocation
* Tactical asset allocation
* Risk management
* Portfolio construction
* Institutional investing
* DPM account management
* BlackRock Aladdin
* Python and quantitative analytics
Why Join Us
* Join one of the UAE’s leading financial institutions with a strong global investment platform
* Lead high-value institutional and discretionary investment portfolios across global markets
* Gain strong exposure to CIO strategy, investment committees, and multi-asset product development
* Competitive salary package with strong executive-level career progression opportunities
* Work with senior investment professionals across research, asset management, and institutional banking
* Build a high-impact investment career with a bank known for innovation, scale, and financial excellence
About the Company
First Abu Dhabi Bank is the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s leading financial institutions, providing a full range of corporate, retail, investment, and private banking services. Headquartered in Abu Dhabi, FAB combines strong regional expertise with global reach, delivering innovative financial solutions and trusted customer relationships across the Middle East and international markets.
