Director- Portfolio Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee diversified multi-asset portfolios aligned with client mandates and institutional objectives.
• Lead strategic asset allocation (SAA) and implement tactical asset allocation (TAA) across equities, fixed income, alternatives, FX, and derivatives.
• Generate alpha through tactical positioning within strategic allocation frameworks.
• Conduct macroeconomic and asset-class research; incorporate internal and external insights into portfolio decisions.
• Collaborate with CIO, Fund Management and Research teams on strategy alignment and governance.
• Design and implement risk management processes including scenario analysis, stress testing, VaR and liquidity oversight.
• Manage discretionary portfolio management (DPM) accounts and client-specific mandates.
• Support product strategy, new fund launches, and enhancements to existing solutions.
• Participate in investment committees and prepare investment presentations and portfolio reviews for clients and stakeholders.
• Promote process scalability via automation, playbooks and codified workflows.

Requirements

• Multi-asset experience
• SAA & TAA
• Risk management
• Institutional mandates
• Portfolio construction
• Performance attribution
• Aladdin proficiency
• Bloomberg PORT
• MSCI / Barra
• Strong communication

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with AI-driven workflows and alternative data
• Quantitative integration
• Coding familiarity (Python/R/SQL)
• Experience with discretionary + quantitative signals
• Track record managing institutional portfolios
• Ability to scale processes and automate

Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Medical insurance coverage
• Professional development and training support
• Paid annual leave and standard employee benefits per UAE employment policy

About the Company

First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB) is the UAE's largest bank, committed to delivering value to customers, shareholders and communities. The role sits within FAB Asset Management and Group Finance and is based in Abu Dhabi. FAB promotes a collaborative environment focused on disciplined investment processes, governance and innovation to support long-term client outcomes.