Chief Investment Officer (CIO) / Managing Director

Requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum 12–15+ years’ experience in Asset Management, Investment Banking, Portfolio Management, or Wealth Management.
  
• Minimum 5 years in a senior investment leadership role (CIO, Head of Investments, Portfolio Manager, or equivalent).
  
• Demonstrated track record of delivering strong investment performance across asset classes.
  
• Strong understanding of SEC regulations, mutual funds, discretionary portfolio management, and compliance frameworks.
  
• Proven experience building or significantly scaling an AMC or investment business.
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, or related field.
  

Preferred

• MBA or Master’s degree in Finance/Economics.
  
• CFA, CIS charter, SEC-sponsored individual certification, or other relevant professional qualifications.
  
• Experience working with trustees, custodians, auditors, and regulators.
  
• Exposure to digital wealth platforms or fintech-enabled investment products
  

• Provide overall leadership and day-to-day management of the AMC.
  
• Set the company’s strategic direction, organizational culture, and corporate performance framework.
  
• Drive growth targets, profitability, and market positioning.
  
• Lead engagement with the Board and implement all approved strategies and policies.
  
• Oversee all departments—Investments, Risk, Operations, Sales, Compliance, Finance & Admin.
  

Investment Strategy & Portfolio Management

• Develop the AMC’s investment philosophy, asset allocation strategies, and portfolio construction frameworks.
  
• Oversee active management of equities, fixed income, money markets, alternatives, and thematic portfolios.
  
• Ensure optimal risk-adjusted returns and adherence to client mandates.
  
• Supervise the Research & Strategy function to ensure data-driven investment decisions.
  
• Approve and monitor trade execution, rebalancing, and portfolio risk exposures.
  

Regulatory & Governance Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary SEC-licensed officer overseeing Fund/Portfolio Management duties.
  
• Ensure complete regulatory compliance, reporting, documentation, and license maintenance.
  
• Lead all audits, examinations, and governance interactions with SEC, FRC, trustees, custodians, and regulators.
  
• Chair or co-chair the Investment Committee and participate in Risk, Compliance, and Product Committees.
  

Product Development & Innovation

• Design and launch mutual funds, discretionary portfolios, ESOP plans, structured solutions, and thematic investment products.
  
• Drive product competitiveness through innovation, digital enablement, and market differentiation.
  
• Ensure suitability, risk alignment, and regulatory approval of all products.
  

Business Development & Client Relationship Management

• Expand AUM across institutional, HNI, retail, diaspora, pension, and corporate clients.
  
• Participate in pitches, roadshows, investor briefings, and client meetings.
  
• Build partnerships with banks, DFIs, pension funds, fintechs, and distribution platforms.
  
• Strengthen the AMC’s brand visibility and investor trust.
  

Risk Management & Controls

• Oversee enterprise risk management (ERM) frameworks, investment risk oversight, and operational risk controls.
  
• Ensure robust processes for market, liquidity, credit, and operational risk.
  
• Implement internal controls, escalation frameworks, and investment guideline monitoring.
  

Team Leadership & Organizational Development

• Build and mentor a high-caliber investment team (PMs, analysts, traders, operations staff).
  
• Establish performance culture, succession pipelines, training programs, and effective talent governance.
  
• Promote ethical conduct, transparency, and compliance across the organization.