Head of Fixed Income

About the Role

Aventus, a leading Asset Manager in Saudi Arabia, is seeking a Head of Fixed Income to lead its fixed income investment strategy. This full-time senior leadership position is based in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, and involves overseeing fixed income portfolios and developing investment strategies across a diversified portfolio of institutional and discretionary mandates.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of fixed income investment strategies across multi-asset funds, fixed income funds, and discretionary portfolios.
• Identify and evaluate investment opportunities in regional and global fixed income markets, with a focus on Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Manage portfolio construction, asset allocation, duration, credit exposure, and overall investment risk.
• Generate investment ideas to maximize risk-adjusted returns against relevant benchmarks.
• Oversee trade execution with domestic and international counterparties, ensuring efficient cash management and reinvestment strategies.
• Ensure all investment activities comply with internal guidelines, client mandates, and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct detailed credit analysis, issuer assessments, and investment evaluations.
• Monitor macroeconomic developments, interest rate movements, credit markets, and global economic trends.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations, credit proposals, and portfolio performance reports to senior management and investment committees.

Stakeholder Engagement and Business Development

• Develop and maintain relationships with financial institutions, banks, brokers, and institutional investors.
• Support business development initiatives, including institutional client engagement, investment presentations, and new mandate opportunities.
• Contribute to the growth of the Asset Management platform and its fixed income capabilities.

Leadership and Governance

• Provide strategic direction and leadership to the fixed income investment function.
• Mentor and develop junior investment professionals.
• Maintain robust investment governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance standards.
• Identify opportunities to enhance investment processes, analytical capabilities, and portfolio management systems.

Qualifications and Experience

• 10-15+ years of progressive experience in Fixed Income Investments, Asset Management, Investment Banking, or Financial Markets.
• Demonstrable track record managing fixed income portfolios and delivering consistent risk-adjusted investment performance.
• Strong understanding of regional and international fixed income markets, particularly Saudi Arabia and the GCC.
• Extensive knowledge of fixed income instruments, including government bonds, corporate bonds, sukuk, and other debt securities.
• Experience in credit analysis, portfolio construction, investment strategy, and risk management.
• Previous leadership or team management experience is highly desirable.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related discipline.
• CFA qualification or a relevant postgraduate degree is advantageous.