Investment Management
Executive Recruitment
Specialized executive search for investment management professionals across group holdings, family offices, and institutional investment platforms. Delivering senior portfolio managers, investment directors, and fund management leadership.
Investment Management Specializations
Group Holdings & Diversified PlatformsMulti-Asset
Investment leadership for conglomerates and group holdings with diversified portfolios spanning public equities, private investments, real estate, and operating companies requiring cross-asset allocation expertise.
- Chief Investment Officers & Group CIOs
- Head of Investment Strategy & Asset Allocation
- Portfolio Company Investment Directors
- Multi-Asset Portfolio Managers
- Direct Investment & Co-Investment Heads
Family Offices & Private WealthUHNW
Investment professionals for single and multi-family office structures managing complex portfolios with emphasis on wealth preservation, generational planning, and alternative investment access.
- Chief Investment Officers & Investment Directors
- Head of Alternative Investments
- Direct Investment & Co-Investment Managers
- Real Assets & Infrastructure Specialists
- Portfolio Construction & Risk Directors
Private Equity & Venture CapitalBuy-side
Investment team members and portfolio company leadership for PE and VC platforms executing control transactions, growth equity investments, and portfolio value creation strategies.
- Investment Directors & Managing Directors
- Portfolio Company CEOs & CFOs
- Value Creation & Operating Partners
- Deal Sourcing & Origination Heads
- Portfolio Monitoring & Performance Directors
Sovereign Wealth & Government FundsInstitutional
Investment professionals for sovereign wealth funds and government investment platforms managing long-term capital with strategic mandates and complex stakeholder requirements.
- Senior Investment Directors & Department Heads
- Alternative Assets & Real Estate Directors
- External Manager Selection & Monitoring Heads
- Strategic Partnerships & Co-Investment Directors
- ESG Integration & Impact Investment Specialists
Real Estate & Real AssetsAlternatives
Investment leadership for direct real estate platforms, REITs, infrastructure funds, and real asset strategies requiring operational real estate expertise and development capabilities.
- Head of Real Estate & Real Assets
- Development & Asset Management Directors
- Real Estate Investment Directors
- Infrastructure & Project Finance Heads
- Property Portfolio & Operations Directors
Asset Management & Fund PlatformsRegulated
Investment professionals for traditional and alternative asset managers, including long-only strategies, multi-strategy platforms, and specialized investment boutiques.
- Portfolio Managers & Senior Analysts
- Head of Investment Strategy & Research
- Product Development & Distribution Directors
- Fund Operations & Middle Office Heads
- Investment Risk & Performance Directors
Investment Management Placement Case Studies
Diversified Conglomerate Investment Platform
Group HoldingsRegional conglomerate establishing centralized investment office to manage AED 12B+ portfolio spanning public equities, private investments, real estate, and operating company stakes.
- Chief Investment Officer - Multi-asset allocation expertise with family office and institutional investment background
- Head of Alternative Investments - Private equity and venture capital specialist with regional deal sourcing network
- Real Estate Investment Director - Direct property investment and development experience across GCC markets
- Portfolio Analytics Manager - Risk management and performance attribution specialist with alternatives expertise
Sovereign Wealth Fund Build-Out
Government InvestmentNational sovereign wealth fund expanding alternative investment capabilities with focus on infrastructure, private credit, and strategic co-investments alongside global institutional partners.
- Head of Infrastructure & Real Assets - Infrastructure investment and project finance expertise with international transaction experience
- Private Credit Investment Director - Direct lending and structured credit specialist with regional market knowledge
- Strategic Partnerships Director - Co-investment platform development and international institutional relationships
- ESG & Impact Investment Manager - Sustainability integration and impact measurement framework implementation
Private Equity Platform Launch
PE FundGroup holdings establishing dedicated private equity investment platform to pursue control and significant minority investments in regional growth companies across technology, healthcare, and consumer sectors.
- Managing Director - Investments - PE investment professional with regional deal execution and portfolio company value creation experience
- Investment Director - Technology - Sector specialist with technology company operating experience and growth equity background
- Value Creation Partner - Operating executive with board advisory and portfolio company transformation expertise
- Deal Sourcing Manager - Business development and origination specialist with proprietary deal flow generation capabilities
Real Estate Investment Platform Expansion
Real AssetsDiversified group expanding direct real estate investment capabilities across residential, commercial, and hospitality sectors with emphasis on development and value-add strategies.
- Head of Real Estate - Real estate investment and development executive with mixed-use project experience across GCC
- Development Director - Construction and project management specialist with large-scale development delivery track record
- Asset Management Director - Property portfolio optimization and leasing strategy expertise across multiple asset classes
- Acquisitions Manager - Deal sourcing and transaction execution specialist with financing structuring capabilities
Investment Management Market Intelligence
Alternatives Allocation Growth
Regional investors increasing alternative investment allocations from 15-20% to 35-45% of portfolios. Private equity, infrastructure, and direct co-investments driving demand for experienced alternative asset professionals with deal execution capabilities.
Direct Investment Platforms
Family offices and group holdings establishing direct investment capabilities to access proprietary deal flow and reduce external manager fees. Co-investment platforms and sector-focused investment teams becoming standard for sophisticated investors.
Institutionalization Trend
Family offices and private investment platforms adopting institutional investment processes including formal investment committees, documented due diligence frameworks, and portfolio monitoring systems. Demand for professionals with institutional investment experience increasing.
ESG Integration Requirements
Sustainability integration and impact measurement becoming standard for sovereign wealth funds and institutional investors. Investment professionals require demonstrated ESG framework implementation and impact investing expertise alongside traditional investment skills.
Investment Management Compensation Benchmarks
Executive Search Process
Our methodology ensures comprehensive candidate evaluation and optimal placement outcomes.
Typical Timeline
- Role definition, market mapping and outreach: Week 1
- Screening, benchmarking and shortlisting: Weeks 2-3
- Client interviews, final selection and offer: Week 4
Key Differentiators
- Deep sector expertise and regulatory knowledge
- Comprehensive candidate assessment methodology
- Confidential market intelligence and benchmarking
- Long-term placement success focus