Note from our CIO
Xavier Botteri
Hi there,
RGG Capital is assembling an elite investment team in Dubai, focusing on the top 1% of global talent. As a single family office, we blend an entrepreneurial spirit with disciplined innovation, empowering your direct contribution.
You'll work at the forefront of financial innovation in an agile, high-performance environment. Directly shape strategy with senior leadership, leverage cutting-edge tech, and achieve unmatched professional growth. This is a unique opportunity to build, lead, and make your mark.
We are seeking driven, analytical professionals passionate about global markets. If you're dedicated to excellence, hard work and integrity, I encourage you to explore this opportunity.
To learn more about our vision and overall approach, please visit https://rgg.capital/.
We look forward to hearing from exceptional candidates.
Sincerely,
Xavier Botteri
Overview
RGG Capital is seeking an outstanding Associate CIO for its Dubai investment team, to lead investment research & coordinate the investment process. In this role, you will work directly with our Chief Investment Officer to enhance our research capabilities, optimize our hedge fund portfolio operations, and drive analytical excellence across our investment division. This research-focused position is ideal for an investment professional with strong analytical and quantitative skills who can synthesize complex information while ensuring operational rigor in our investment activities.
Compensation: Base salary of AED 70,000+ plus/month and an annual bonus based on alpha generation, all tax-free, with specific offers determined by relevant experience and demonstrated expertise.
Responsibilities:
Lead Investment Due Diligence
Oversee sourcing, screening, and evaluating hedge fund opportunities across strategies and geographies.
Conduct in-depth analysis of the fund’s performance, investment process, risk metrics, and team capabilities.
Maintain regular contact with managers to assess strategy drift, performance attribution, risk reports, and organizational stability.
Coordinate the Due Diligence Process
Collaborate with our Operational Due Diligence (ODD) Analyst and Quantitative Due Diligence (QDD) Analyst to coordinate the entire due diligence process.
Maintain due diligence trackers and ensure timely completion of regular updates.
Synthesize outputs into comprehensive investment memoranda for the CIO and Investment Committee.
Conduct Macro Research and Market Analysis
Monitor and interpret macroeconomic data, central bank policy, and geopolitical developments to assess implications for markets and asset classes.
Identify key trends and macro themes, develop scenario analyses (inflation, fiscal trends, capital flows, technologies, etc.) to maintain a “house view,” inform manager selection and portfolio positioning, and build potential hedges if necessary.
Distill actionable insights and weekly briefs for the CIO and Investment Committee.
Required Skills and Qualifications (MUST HAVES)
8-12 years of professional experience in investment management in a top-tier hedge fund and/or fund of hedge funds.
Deep understanding of financial markets and complex financial instruments.
Advanced degree (Master’s or PhD) from a top-tier institution in Finance, Mathematics, Physics, or related quantitative field.
Programming skills in Python for investment analysis and portfolio management.
Exceptional research and written communication skills.
Proven ability to coordinate and manage projects in multi-stakeholder investment environments.
Proficiency in industry-standard investment tools including Bloomberg.
Preferred Skills and Qualifications (NICE TO HAVES)
CFA, CAIA, or equivalent professional certifications.
Additional programming skills (R, SQL, etc.).
Experience with emerging markets.
Proven portfolio management track record.
If your expertise and track record align with this unique leadership opportunity, we invite you to take the next step.
Click "Apply" to submit your profile. Suitable candidates will be contacted for an initial confidential discussion with our CIO.
While many companies today won’t let you get your foot in the door
if your CV isn’t polished enough, we prefer to see what you can do first.
At RGG, we support equal opportunities
and an unbiased hiring process so that you:
1. Let your skills do the talking rather than have a job offer hinge entirely on interview performance.
2. Get a feel for the type of work you might be doing.
3. Enjoy a speedy turnaround from application to final offer (as few as 10 days!)
Application Timeline.
3-step process, as quick as 10 working days.
1
Online
assessment.
This skills-based test is sent as a link via email and takes about 45 minutes.
It’s the first step for every candidate and how we evaluate each applicant fairly and objectively regardless of experience or background. We share your results within 1 business day.
2
Real work
scenario.
Good news! If you move onto step 2, it means we’ve reviewed your test performance and experience and think you’d be a good fit.
This is where we give you 3 days to tackle a short task in your own time. It’s an opportunity to calmly demonstrate what you can do without interview nerves and pressure.
3
Interview
stage.
Get an offer!
Our Dubai office is a diverse and vibrant workplace of over 70 employees from more than 18 different countries, backgrounds, cultures, and perspectives…and these numbers continue to grow every year.
We recruit globally for our Dubai team, so anyone can take the first step towards an unforgettable experience living and working abroad, in a city ranked the cleanest and safest in the world 3 years in a row
Apply for any of our roles and enjoy:
No income tax - keep 100% of your earnings!
Year-round sunshine.
Unparalleled global travel connectivity.
A state-of-the-art office.
Excellent quality of life.
A thriving community of diverse cultures.
World-class infrastructure and public transport.
Pristine beaches and amenities.
Questions?
We’ve got answers.
Can you tell me more about RGG’s benefits?
RGG knows that happy, healthy employees do good work. Here’s a list of full benefits in addition to the highlights mentioned above:
Learning and development support (we pay for courses you need to upskill).
Career progression opportunities -
you grow as we grow.
Monthly 10% performance bonus.
Annual salary review every January.
Quarterly feedback.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Unbiased hiring and achievement
recognition.
State-of-the-art tech and tools.
Premium health insurance.
Team life insurance coverage.
Annual flight home.
Generous annual leave entitlement (annual, sick leave, parental, maternity, study leave), in addition to public holidays.
Free catered lunch for the
entire team on Friday.
Kitchen restocked daily with healthy
snacks, fresh fruits, and beverages.
Regular social activities and events.
Monthly RGG Leader awards to
recognize achievement.
Leaders’ Club membership opportunity
for all employees grants access to
premium, high-end hotels and wellness
clubs.
RGG product discount of up to 50%
for employees.
Why do I have to take an online test if I have the relevant skills and experience?
We want to give every candidate a fast, fair, and prep-free way to get their foot in the door. No worrying if you'll get a response or if your CV even reached the right person. Do well on the test and you'll move on to the next round, guaranteed.
Is there an expiry for the online test? When do you expect me to complete the online assessment?
The link for the online test only expires once we have filled the position, but if you’re super interested in the opportunity, we recommend you take it ASAP as our hiring process moves quickly.
Top tip: The email containing the link may go to your spam or junk folder - so do check there if you haven’t received it.
Does RGG offer flexible or remote working arrangements?
We’ve tried out different options, and the in-office setup is consistently the best fit for the collaborative nature of our work. That's why we've invested in building vibrant, airy offices with plenty of green spaces that allow us to move fast, bounce ideas around, and create those game-changing "aha!" moments. It doesn’t work for every organization, but it’s what works for us.
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