Investment Strategy Research Analyst

Overview

• We are looking for an Assistant Vice President (AVP), Investment Strategy & Research (IS&R) to join our Middle East & Africa (MEA) team, based in Dubai or Riyadh.
• This role sits within a multi-asset investment research and strategy function that supports client engagement, distribution, and solution development across the region.
• The successful candidate will play a key role in generating and translating investment research into actionable insights, identifying market trends, supporting thought leadership, bespoke client solutions, and strategic conversations with institutional and intermediary clients.
• The role requires close collaboration with global and regional investment teams, portfolio managers, sales, and marketing partners.
• This position is well-suited for a curious, analytically strong, and commercially aware investment professional who is comfortable operating in a global organization and engaging across cultures and functions.
• What we will ask you to do:
• Incubate and develop investment research ideas aligned with SSIM s global and regional priorities
• Conduct quantitative and qualitative analysis across asset classes, markets, and investment themes relevant to MEA clients
• Apply sound investment concepts including portfolio construction, risk management, asset allocation, and market analysis
• Leverage data analytics and modeling tools to support research outputs and investment insights
• Translate complex investment analysis into clear, relevant, and actionable insights for internal and external audiences
• Contribute to the development of high-quality written thought leadership, presentations, and client materials
• Present research findings confidently to internal stakeholders, sales teams, and clients as required
• Work closely with portfolio managers, portfolio strategists, and global research teams to validate and socialize research outputs
• Partner with distribution and marketing teams to ensure consistent and effective amplification of key investment messages
• Support client engagement efforts by contributing to meetings, events, and bespoke solution discussions where appropriate
• Build and maintain strong, collaborative relationships with key internal stakeholders across investments, research, sales, and marketing
• What we would love you to be:
• Academic background in finance, economics, business or a related field
• CFA/CAIA charter holder/ candidate or equivalent
• At least 3-5 years of relevant industry experience
• Strong working knowledge of financial markets, economics, investment analysis, portfolio theory, and related concepts
• Technical proficiency with Bloomberg or FactSet as well as MS Excel; Programming skills in at least one supported statistical programming environment (Python, R, or MATLAB) is desirable but not required.
• Regional experience or familiarity with MEA markets is favorable
• Fluency in English is required; Arabic is a plus
• Willingness to travel regionally on an occasional basis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across teams in a global, matrixed organization
• A good problem solver and trouble-shooter, with the ability to identify and analyze issues with the creativity and energy to solve them