Investment Advisor / Portfolio Manager – Structured Products

About the role

The role reports to the Head of Investments in Dubai and supports the construction, execution and ongoing management of investment portfolios for international clients, with a focus on structured products. It operates primarily during European working hours.

Key responsibilities

• Construct, manage and monitor client investment portfolios in line with investment objectives, risk profiles, mandates and suitability requirements.
• Provide investment advice and portfolio recommendations across structured products and, where relevant, other asset classes.
• Identify, assess and compare structured‑product opportunities based on client objectives, portfolio strategy, risk appetite, liquidity requirements and expected returns.
• Communicate with banks, brokers, issuers and product providers to obtain pricing, term sheets, documentation and execution details.
• Coordinate the end‑to‑end process for structured‑product transactions, including selection, pricing, approval, launch, execution, allocation and settlement.
• Support the construction of bespoke portfolios and allocation of structured products across client portfolios.
• Monitor product and portfolio performance, maturities, barriers, coupons, issuer exposure, credit risk, liquidity and market developments.
• Review existing positions and recommend rebalancing, replacement, early redemption or reinvestment opportunities.
• Participate in weekly portfolio‑management meetings and quarterly investment‑review meetings.
• Prepare investment proposals, portfolio reviews, market updates, performance commentary and materials for client and internal meetings.

Required profile

• 3–10 years of experience in investment advisory or portfolio management with a focus on structured products.
• Background in private banking or asset‑management environments.
• Demonstrated ability to construct, manage or rebalance portfolios of structured products.
• Willingness to work European hours from Dubai (approximately 11:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.) with flexibility as needed.
• Excellent English communication and presentation skills; French is a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, business, mathematics or a related discipline.
• Professional qualifications such as CFA, CAIA or similar are advantageous.