Investment Analyst

About the role

High Street Resources is recruiting on behalf of a client, an established diversified family office in Kuwait with a global portfolio spanning automotive, consumer and QSR, healthcare, education, real estate and other sectors. The office is growing and strengthening its investment management capabilities. The Investment Analyst supports the Chief Investment Officer in managing a diversified, multi-asset portfolio, taking part in research, due diligence, portfolio monitoring and performance reporting across public and private markets.

Key responsibilities

• Investment research and due diligence: research, financial analysis, valuations and due diligence across public and private markets; evaluate opportunities, fund managers and strategies; build financial models, scenario analyses and risk assessments; assess performance, exposures and commercial terms.
• Portfolio monitoring: track performance, asset allocation, liquidity and risk; support construction, allocation and rebalancing; track capital commitments, calls, distributions and cash flows; maintain pipelines and transaction records.
• Reporting and analytics: prepare reports, dashboards and presentations for senior management, the Investment Committee and the Board; analyse returns, attribution, benchmarks and risk metrics; coordinate with banks, custodians, managers and fund administrators.
• Execution and governance: prepare investment memoranda and due diligence reports, support activities from evaluation through execution, and assist with compliance monitoring against approved policies.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business Administration or a related field.
• Experience in investment management, asset management, private banking, family offices or institutional investment.
• Understanding of portfolio management, asset allocation, performance and risk assessment; exposure to multi-asset portfolios and alternatives is an advantage.
• Open to relocating to Kuwait; international candidates are welcome if willing to relocate.

Required skills

• Strong financial modelling, valuation, investment research and analytical skills.
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with Bloomberg Terminal and AI-powered research tools.
• CFA Level I or above preferred; CAIA or similar qualifications advantageous.