Location : Dubai-UAE

Department : Hedge Fund

Reports To : Promoter

Direct Reports : GP – Gift City Fund, GP – UK / Jersey Fund

Job Description:

The President – Hedge Fund will be responsible for overseeing the firm’s hedge fund operations, portfolio strategies, and global investment activities, ensuring superior risk-adjusted returns, regulatory compliance, and investor engagement.

This role requires deep expertise in hedge fund structuring, alternative investments, risk management, and multi-asset portfolio management, along with strong regulatory knowledge across multiple jurisdictions (FCA, SEBI, SEC, JFSC).

The ideal candidate should have a proven track record in fundraising, capital allocation, derivatives trading, and hedge fund governance, ensuring that the fund remains competitive and adaptive to evolving market conditions.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Hedge Fund Strategy & Portfolio Management

· Develop and execute global hedge fund strategies across equities, fixed income, derivatives, structured products, and alternative asset classes.

· Optimize liquidity management, hedging techniques, and leverage ratios to enhance portfolio performance.

· Oversee quantitative and algorithmic trading strategies for high-frequency trading and arbitrage opportunities.

· Ensure diversification across geographies, sectors, and asset classes, balancing risk exposure and return objectives.

2. Fund Structuring & Regulatory Compliance

· Ensure compliance with global financial regulations (FCA, SEC, SEBI, JFSC, RBI, AIFMD, IFSC Gift City) for all hedge fund activities.

· Collaborate with legal advisors, compliance teams, and external regulators to manage offshore and onshore fund structures.

· Oversee fund documentation, investor disclosures, NAV calculations, and financial reporting.

· Implement strong corporate governance frameworks to maintain transparency and investor trust.

3. Investor Relations & Fundraising

· Build and maintain strong relationships with institutional investors, family offices, sovereign wealth funds, and HNWIs to secure fund commitments.

· Structure and manage capital-raising strategies, investor roadshows, and fund pitch presentations.

· Develop investment products that cater to different investor risk appetites, including hedge funds, private equity, and venture capital allocations.

· Ensure regular performance reporting, investor communications, and fund updates to stakeholders.

4. Risk Management & Performance Analytics

· Oversee the development and implementation of risk-adjusted investment models, volatility controls, and downside protection strategies.

· Ensure fund managers adhere to strict risk parameters, drawdown limits, and stop-loss policies.

· Utilize AI-driven analytics and predictive modeling tools to enhance investment decision-making.

· Monitor global economic trends, macroeconomic policies, and market movements to proactively adjust portfolio exposure.

5. Leadership & Team Management

· Provide strategic leadership to the General Partners (GPs) of the Gift City and UK/Jersey Funds to ensure alignment of investment strategies.

· Oversee the hiring, training, and performance evaluation of hedge fund managers, traders, and analysts.

· Foster a high-performance culture by encouraging innovation, research-driven decision-making, and continuous market intelligence gathering.

6. Cross-Department Collaboration & Growth Initiatives

· Work closely with the Trade Desk and M&A teams to align hedge fund strategies with broader corporate investment goals.

· Explore and implement new investment vehicles, structured finance products, and credit investment opportunities.

· Drive expansion initiatives into emerging markets and alternative asset classes (digital assets, carbon credits, impact investing, etc.).

Internal Interfaces

Promoter, General Partner – Gift City Fund, General Partner – UK / Jersey Fund, Senior Trader , Financial Compliance & Reporting , Investment Analysts & Risk Teams.

External Interfaces

Hedge Fund Regulators (FCA, SEC, SEBI, JFSC, RBI), Institutional Investors & Family Offices, Private Equity & Venture Capital Firms, Investment Banks & Prime Brokers, Legal & Compliance Advisors, External Auditors & Risk Consultants.