Chief Investment Officer

We are seeking a highly entrepreneurial and hands on Chief Investment Officer (CIO) to lead the investment strategy and portfolio management of a private family office. The CIO will design and implement institutional grade investment frameworks, asset allocation models, and governance structures to support long term capital preservation and growth. This role requires a strong foundation in portfolio management, combined with start up agility to build and operationalise the investment platform from the ground up.

• Develop and implement strategic and tactical asset allocation frameworks.
• Design and oversee multi asset portfolios across public and private markets.
• Formulate and maintain the Investment Policy Statement (IPS).
• Align investment strategies with principals' long term objectives and liquidity needs.

• Lead capital deployment, portfolio construction, and rebalancing decisions.
• Conduct due diligence on direct investments, private equity, venture capital, and fund allocations.
• Structure investment vehicles and negotiate terms where applicable.

• Establish robust investment governance frameworks and approval processes.
• Design performance measurement, attribution models, and reporting standards.
• Implement disciplined risk management policies and monitoring systems.

• Oversee market, liquidity, concentration, and counterparty risk frameworks.
• Ensure compliance with MAS regulations where applicable (e.g., 13O / 13U structures).
• Conduct stress testing and scenario analysis.

• Build and mentor a lean investment team.
• Work closely with principals and stakeholders to provide strategic investment insights.
• Contribute to the broader operating model and long term development of the family office.

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, or related discipline.
• CFA or equivalent professional qualification preferred.
• Minimum 12-15 years of relevant investment experience, with progression from Portfolio Manager to senior leadership.
• Proven experience in asset allocation framework design and multi asset portfolio construction.
• Strong exposure to public markets, private equity, and alternative investments.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with experience in start up or platform building environments.
• High integrity and discretion when working with UHNW stakeholders.

• Proficiency in Mandarin (spoken and written) is required to effectively liaise with Mandarin speaking principals.

• Institutional Investment Framework Design
• Strategic & Tactical Asset Allocation
• Investment Structuring & Governance
• Risk Management Expertise
• Entrepreneurial & Hands On Leadership
• Strong Stakeholder Communication Skills