Location: Limassol (hybrid working model). Also, Moscow-based candidates could be considered. Possible relocation to Cyprus.
Reporting directly to: Shareholder/Principal
About the Role
Our client, a private investment group, is seeking an experienced investment professional to manage the shareholders’ personal investment portfolio. The successful candidate will be responsible for actively managing a multi-asset portfolio with a primary focus on capital preservation, disciplined risk management, and the generation of superior risk-adjusted returns across various market environments. This role combines portfolio management, active trading, and investment advisory responsibilities while working directly with the principal.
Responsibilities
- Monitor global financial markets on a daily basis.
- Generate investment and trading ideas across multiple asset classes.
- Independently execute trades within approved risk limits.
- Manage a diversified multi-asset portfolio including:
- Equities
- Fixed Income
- ETFs
- Foreign Exchange
- Commodities
- Futures
- Options
- Develop tactical and medium-term investment strategies.
- Analyse macroeconomic developments and assess their impact on portfolio positioning.
- Manage portfolio risk at both position and portfolio levels.
- Prepare investment recommendations and market updates for the shareholder.
- Contribute to strategic asset allocation decisions.
- Maintain relationships with brokers, banks, counterparties, and market data providers.
- Produce regular performance, exposure, and risk reports.
Key Skils
- University degree in Finance, Economics, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in financial markets.
- Demonstrated experience managing portfolios exceeding USD 100 million.
- Verifiable and successful investment track record over the last 3-5 years.
- Extensive hands-on experience trading and investing across multiple asset classes.
- Strong understanding of global financial markets and macroeconomic dynamics.
- Advanced proficiency with:
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Reuters/Refinitiv
- FactSet or equivalent market intelligence platforms
- Fluent English (written and spoken).
- Fluent Russian is a great advantage.
- Desirable experience within: Hedge Funds, Family Offices, Investment Banks, Proprietary Trading Firms, Private Banking/Wealth Management
- CFA, CAIA, FRM, or equivalent professional qualifications.
- Knowledge of Python, VBA, SQL, or other analytical tools is a great bonus.
- Independent decision-making ability.
- Strong risk management discipline.
- Emotional resilience under volatile market conditions.
- A capital preservation mindset.
- Entrepreneurial thinking and ownership mentality.
- High integrity and discretion.
- Ability to communicate directly and effectively with a sophisticated principal.
Job Advantages
- Competitive fixed annual salary.
- Performance-based annual bonus.
- Direct access to decision-making and investment discussions with the shareholder.
- Opportunity to manage a significant global investment portfolio with broad investment flexibility.