Executive Director – Fixed Income

About the role

A leading investment organisation in the UAE is seeking an Executive Director – Fixed Income to lead the management and implementation of its Fixed Income investment activities. The role will oversee portfolio construction, investment selection, trade execution and risk monitoring across a range of debt instruments.

Key responsibilities

• Manage Fixed Income portfolios across sovereign bonds, corporate credit, structured products and other debt instruments.
• Lead portfolio construction, investment selection, trade execution and ongoing risk monitoring.
• Assess market developments, interest rates, credit conditions and macroeconomic trends to support investment decisions.
• Identify and evaluate Direct Investment and Private Credit opportunities.
• Develop and maintain relationships with banks, brokers, issuers, sponsors and other market participants.
• Leverage an established UAE/GCC network to source investment and credit opportunities.
• Prepare investment papers, credit notes, portfolio reports and materials for senior management and investment committees.
• Work closely with Risk, Compliance, Legal and Operations to ensure effective governance and execution.

Required profile

• Senior investment professional with extensive Fixed Income and Credit experience.
• Must be an Emirati national.
• Proven portfolio management and investment execution track record.
• Strong understanding of sovereign and corporate credit markets.
• Experience in Private Credit or Direct Investments is highly desirable.
• Well‑connected network across UAE/GCC financial markets.
• Exposure to Shariah‑compliant investments is advantageous.

Required skills

• Sovereign Bonds
• Corporate Credit
• Structured Products
• Private Credit
• Direct Investment
• Fixed Income
• Risk Monitoring