- Employment
- Full-Time
- Seniority
- Lead
- Department
- Finance, Accounting & Revenue Management
- Posted
- Nov 9, 2026
About Chalhoub Group
Founded in 1955 by Michel and Widad Chalhoub, Chalhoub Group has grown into a leading partner for luxury across the Middle East. Headquartered in Dubai, the family-owned group brings together international maisons and homegrown concepts across fashion, beauty and lifestyle, combining regional expertise with retail and distribution capabilities. As an employer, it offers career opportunities spanning client experience, brand management, merchandising, logistics and digital innovation. Its multicultural environment connects employees with the evolving expectations of luxury consumers, while its emphasis on learning, entrepreneurship and sustainability provides a distinctive setting for professionals seeking to shape the region’s luxury landscape.
The Investment Lead will shape investment strategy and manage a diversified family office portfolio across public markets, private equity, real estate, venture capital and infrastructure, with a particular focus on the US and Europe. Reporting to the Vice President, the role leads diligence, portfolio monitoring, capital and liquidity management, and investment recommendations, while guiding an Investment Analyst. The position is full-time.
Role & Responsibilities
- Manage existing and new investment allocations across public markets, real estate, private equity, venture capital and infrastructure in line with the family’s investment objectives.
- Identify and assess investment managers and opportunities globally, with particular focus on real estate and infrastructure investments in Europe and the US.
- Lead investment due diligence, financial modelling, valuation and risk assessment, and prepare investment memoranda for the Investment Committee.
- Monitor investments and portfolio performance, identify risks and recommend appropriate action.
- Manage investment budgets, cash flow forecasts, capital calls and distributions.
- Prepare quarterly portfolio performance reports and analysis to support investment reviews and decisions.
- Guide the Investment Analyst while remaining hands-on with analysis and day-to-day investment activities.
Qualifications
- Experience across public and private markets, particularly real estate, including investment experience in both the US and European markets and an understanding of infrastructure investing.
- Strong financial modelling, valuation and due diligence skills, with experience assessing investment managers and monitoring investments.
- Knowledge of fund structures, cross-border investment vehicles, relevant tax and regulatory considerations, portfolio reporting and liquidity management.
- Understanding of family office investment objectives, including wealth preservation and long-term growth.
- Confidence in presenting clear recommendations to senior stakeholders, demonstrating conviction supported by analysis and constructively challenging assumptions.
- Integrity, discretion and sound judgement, together with humility, teamwork and the ability to remain composed under pressure.
- Ability to guide an Analyst while taking ownership of detailed investment work.
- Strong written and spoken English; French is strongly preferred.
Skills
Experience
5 to 10 years of relevant investment experience within a family office or investment management environment.
Workplace
The successful candidate will be located in Dubai, Dubai, UAE.
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Benefits
Health care, child education contribution, remote and flexible working policies, exclusive employee discounts, learning and development opportunities, exposure to different assignments, and internal mobility.
Culture
Chalhoub Group combines its heritage as a family-owned business with the dynamism of the Middle East’s luxury sector, fostering a multicultural workplace rooted in collaboration and long-term relationships. Its culture emphasizes continuous learning, entrepreneurial initiative and excellence in customer experience, encouraging employees to develop their expertise while contributing to the evolution of luxury retail.
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