Requirements
Requires a Bachelor's degree in a quantitative discipline (Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering) and a minimum of 5 years of relevant experience in asset allocation, investment strategy, macroeconomic research, portfolio construction, or investment consulting. A CFA designation and/or postgraduate qualification is preferred. Strong understanding of macroeconomics, market research, quantitative analysis, and portfolio construction methodologies is essential.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Investment Management
Company Industry
Finance, Investment & Asset Management
Description
ADIC is seeking an Asset Allocation Associate Principal to join the Long-Term Asset Allocation team. Reporting to the Director of Long-Term Asset Allocation, the successful candidate will support the development and management of ADIC's long-term asset allocation framework and investment strategy.
This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic investment decision-making through macroeconomic research, asset allocation analysis, and portfolio construction. The successful candidate will work closely with investment teams across the organization to support the management of a globally diversified portfolio.
Key Responsibilities
Contribute to the development and maintenance of long-term macroeconomic outlooks, investment scenarios, and market narratives.
Conduct research on secular trends and asset class developments, assessing their implications for strategic asset allocation.
Support the development of forward-looking return, risk, and correlation assumptions across public and private markets.
Assist in the design, analysis, and stress testing of strategic asset allocation frameworks and portfolio construction methodologies.
Prepare investment research, presentations, and memoranda, communicating insights to internal stakeholders and supporting strategic initiatives across the organization.
Undertake ad hoc research and quantitative analysis to support asset allocation and broader investment strategy decisions.
Requirements
Experience
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in asset allocation, investment strategy, macroeconomic research, portfolio construction, investment consulting, or a related investment function.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or another quantitative discipline.
CFA designation and/or postgraduate qualification preferred.
Technical Skills & Knowledge
Good understanding of macroeconomics and its implications for financial markets and investment portfolios.
Experience conducting independent market and investment research.
Understanding of expected return frameworks, asset allocation, and portfolio construction methodologies.
Knowledge of the key drivers of asset class returns and risks across public and private markets.
Quantitative analytical skills with the ability to interpret and communicate investment insights.
Familiarity with AI-enabled research tools and emerging applications of artificial intelligence within investment management is advantageous.
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