Vice President – Hedge Fund Manager Selection

at  Madison Pearl

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Posted by
Damion Cubitt
Recruiter
Our client is a market leading investment holding company based in the UAE with a global investment portfolio. They are looking to fortify their existing fund investment team by hiring a Hedge Funds Professional with around 8-15 years of experience. The ideal career path would see candidates who have experience working in APAC, UK, Europe, US, or Canada looking to move to the GCC by joining a team where they will play a crucial role in supporting manager selection, investment due diligence, and related Hedge Fund services.

KEY REQUIREMENTS:

• 8-15 years of experience in Hedge Fund Manager Selection.
• Candidates would have ideally focused primarily on Manager Research and Due Diligence.
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related fields.
• CFA or CAIA is highly advantageous.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in shaping and refining the lists of funds over time, ensuring a deep understanding of Hedge Funds Due Diligence within the specified strategy.
• Support HFDD colleagues by participating in research, analysis, calls, meetings, note writing, and material updates in the Hedge Fund Database (HFDB).
• Contribute to the production of clear and concise investment due diligence reports and recommendations for client presentations.
• Engage in site visits, analyse documentation, review performance data, and conduct telephonic or personal reference checks. Regularly review fund performance, documentation, and other relevant data.
• Adhere to company best practices in Hedge Fund investment due diligence.