Dubai based, Investment Portfolio Analitics Manager - Sovereign Fund
5 days ago
City of London
Employer: Leading Sovereign Investment Institution Location: Dubai, UAE The firm is seeking an experienced Associate Vice President (AVP) – Performance Analytics to lead the end-to-end performance measurement, reporting, and analytics function across a diverse multi-asset portfolio. This senior role reports directly to the Chief Operating Officer (COO) and acts as a strategic advisor, providing the COO with actionable insights, performance intelligence, and challenges where needed. The AVP will coordinate cross-functional performance processes, ensure accuracy and governance of performance data, challenge investment teams with data-driven analysis, and elevate the institution’s overall performance oversight capabilities. Product Coverage The role spans a broad and sophisticated multi-asset investment platform, including: • Fixed Income, • Multi-Asset Strategies, • Global & Regional Equity Funds, • Absolute Return / Alternative Strategies, • Private Equity, • Co-Investments, • Secondaries, • Real Estate, • Venture Capital Key Responsibilities Executive Advisory & COO Partnership • Serve as a primary advisor to the COO on performance trends, operational metrics, and strategic implications., • Provide clear, concise, and actionable insights to support the COO’s decision-making., • Constructively challenge investment teams using rigorous analysis to validate assumptions and highlight discrepancies., • Ensure the COO receives timely, accurate, and comprehensive performance reporting across all asset classes., • Coordinate information flow across functions to ensure alignment, transparency, and accurate data delivery. Performance Reporting & Analytics • Oversee calculation, verification, and reconciliation of performance returns across retail and institutional portfolios., • Produce daily and monthly mutual fund performance summaries, highlighting key drivers and deviations., • Lead monthly composite performance reporting, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and compliance., • Deliver performance commentary, attribution insights, and ad hoc analysis when requested., • Conduct peer group and benchmark comparisons to contextualize results and support oversight., • Support senior management with fast and accurate responses to performance-related queries. Data Integrity, Systems & Controls • Maintain and oversee systems/databases to ensure the highest integrity of static and time-series performance data., • Develop, document, and enforce robust performance procedures and internal controls., • Identify and execute process improvements, automation initiatives, and operational efficiency enhancements., • Oversee composite maintenance and ensure daily GIPS adherence and distribution., • Proactively investigate and resolve data discrepancies in coordination with investment and data teams. Cross-Functional Coordination & Special Projects • Lead coordination with Investment, Risk, Strategy, Compliance, Finance, and Technology teams to ensure consistent metrics and reporting., • Support and/or lead high-profile, COO-sponsored projects related to performance analytics and operational oversight., • Ensure seamless communication, accurate data flow, and coordinated reporting across the organisation., • Manage ad hoc analytical requests and performance deep-dives for senior leadership. Candidate Profile • 8–12+ years of experience in investment performance analytics, performance measurement, or portfolio oversight within asset management, institutional investment, or sovereign wealth funds., • Deep expertise in performance calculations, composites, benchmarking, attribution, and GIPS standards., • Strong ability to advise C-suite leadership and present complex information clearly to non-technical stakeholders., • Confident in challenging investment teams through data-driven insights and rigorous analysis., • Highly skilled in managing cross-functional coordination and complex reporting workflows., • Strong systems, data management, and BI/tool proficiency., • Exceptional attention to detail, discipline, and the ability to work under pressure in a dynamic environment.