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Strategic Executive Officer

Black & Grey HR

Job Location:

Dubai - UAE

Monthly Salary: AED 800000 - 800000

Experience Required: 15years

Posted: 10 August 2026 (20 days ago)

Application Deadline: 8 November 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Black & Grey HR is Hiring for a well-capitalised Middle East-facing investment platform to appoint a hands-on CEO (SEO) to lead a newly formed asset management division. The entity holds pre-approval for a CAT-3C licence in DIFC and is seeking an operator-leader who can raise institutional capital launch and manage funds and build a best-in-class investment platform.

This is a high-visibility founder-adjacent role ideal for a rainmaker who combines fundraising muscle with fund management governance and operational delivery.

Key responsibilities

- Lead the asset management business: strategy P&L accountability product roadmap and go-to-market.

- Raise seed and anchor capital (initial target USD 50100M in year one) and scale AUM thereafter.

- Structure launch and manage collective investment funds under DIFC/DFSA regulatory regime (CAT-3C).

- Build and lead the investment team portfolio managers analysts operations and investor relations.

- Direct investor relations and fundraising: pitch LPs family offices institutional investors and anchor partners.

- Oversee governance reporting and board/ shareholder engagement prepare IC materials board packs and investor updates.

- Ensure regulatory compliance and AML frameworks are fit for purpose; liaise with DIFC/DFSA and external counsel/auditors.

- Establish robust risk management valuation and portfolio governance practices.

- Drive distribution partnerships and strategic alliances across GCC UK and South Asia as relevant.

- Act as the public face of the platform for investor meetings conferences and key stakeholder forums.

Requirements

- 12 years senior experience in asset/fund management private markets or institutional asset raising.

- Proven track record of raising institutional capital (demonstrable evidence of fundraising; preferably cumulative >USD 50M across deals / funds).

- Prior experience operating in DIFC / DFSA regulated environment (fund registration DFSA processes DIFC commercially).

- Experience as MD / Head / CEO / CIO / Partner or similar at top asset managers private equity firms or placement agents.

- Strong existing LP network across GCC family offices institutional investors and fund-of-funds.

- Hands-on operator comfortable with both fundraising and day-to-day fund management / operations.

- Deep understanding of fund governance investor reporting and board engagement.

- Excellent stakeholder & people management skills; credible public speaker.

- Direct experience with CAT-3C licences or with launching funds under DIFC/ADGM regulatory frameworks.

- Excellent written and spoken English. Arabic or regional language skills are a plus.

Benefits

- Attractive Salary Benefits

Required Skills:

- Proven experience as marketing executive or similar role - Good understanding of market research techniques data analysis and statistics methods - Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices - Familiarity with social media and web analytics - Excellent communication skills in English & Arabic - Creativity and commercial awareness - Experience & Knowledge of Fin-tech Blockchain and the wider crypto economy is a preference

Company Industry

IT Services and IT Consulting

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About Company

Black & Grey HR

0-50 employees

Black & Grey HR is a talent acquisition company that can redefine the concept of ‘experience’ in the recruitment process & build great employer brands. We understand that technological advancements, including mobile internet, social media, automation and artificial intelligence, are ... View more

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