23 Portfolio Manager jobs in Riyadh

About Us

Businesses are complex, and so are their workflows and challenges. Off-the-shelf AI solutions often fall short of meeting unique needs. At VisionX, we bridge this gap with deep AI expertise and an understanding of your processes, pain points, and goals. Since 2017, AI has been our core, enabling us to deliver tailored systems for businesses and customers. As innovation partners to world-leading brands and Fortune 1000 companies, we specialize in product strategy and custom application development, leveraging agile methods, accelerators, and pre-trained AI assets to fast-track your AI journey while creating Intellectual Property.

Recognized among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020—alongside Microsoft and Snap Inc.—VisionX delivers cutting-edge solutions across industries. Our expertise spans computer vision, 3D modeling, AR, VR, decision sciences, and IoT, solving diverse challenges with precision and innovation. By aligning technology with your objectives, we deliver transformative solutions that drive growth.

Your Role:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business value. You will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and managing a portfolio of projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals. This will involve actively engaging with stakeholders, conducting data-driven analysis, and performing thorough ROI evaluations to ensure the optimal allocation of resources. You will monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively address challenges to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, or a related field.
3. Proven experience in identifying, prioritizing, and managing a diverse portfolio of projects.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
7. Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) is a plus.
8. PMP or PgMP certification is a plus.

What You Need:

1. A strong understanding of business strategy and the ability to align project portfolios with organizational goals.
2. A proactive and results-oriented approach to project management and portfolio optimization.
3. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
4. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
5. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of project and portfolio management.

Why Choose Us

Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.

You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

Overview

The Portfolio Manager role focuses on deal screening/analysis, financial modeling, company valuation (multiples/DCF), transaction execution, portfolio management, IC/board material preparation, and strategic contribution toward the group’s overall strategy. The position supports the CIO in managing the group’s investment strategy and long-term objectives, and coordinates with external consultants for due diligence as required.

• Screen and evaluate investment opportunities; lead financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence process management.
• Support the CIO in managing the group’s long-term and short-term investment strategy by analyzing historical performance, portfolio company strategy, return metrics, and industry dynamics; help develop and update long-term investment objectives.
• Evaluate and prioritize a pipeline of new investment opportunities.
• Coordinate with external consultants and service providers for financial, technical, or commercial due diligence as required; conduct market research, financial analysis, modelling, and forecasting.
• Monitor portfolio progress toward group investment goals and report deviations and value-creation initiatives.
• Coordinate with the finance department to provide an investment income forecast on a quarterly basis and update forecasts based on actual results.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as assigned by the CIO.

• Conduct periodic meetings with subordinates to review progress, discuss suggestions, and take appropriate action.
• Prepare periodic reports on activities and achievements for review by the CIO.
• Identify training needs of subordinates and evaluate training outcomes.
• Conduct performance appraisals for subordinates according to scheduled plans and recommend actions as per company practices.

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Finance

• Investment Management

About Us

Businesses are complex, and so are their workflows and challenges. Off-the-shelf AI solutions often fall short of meeting unique needs. At VisionX, we bridge this gap with deep AI expertise and an understanding of your processes, pain points, and goals. Since 2017, AI has been our core, enabling us to deliver tailored systems for businesses and customers. As innovation partners to world-leading brands and Fortune 1000 companies, we specialize in product strategy and custom application development, leveraging agile methods, accelerators, and pre-trained AI assets to fast-track your AI journey while creating Intellectual Property.

Recognized among Fast Company’s Top 10 Most Innovative Companies of 2020—alongside Microsoft and Snap Inc.—VisionX delivers cutting-edge solutions across industries. Our expertise spans computer vision, 3D modeling, AR, VR, decision sciences, and IoT, solving diverse challenges with precision and innovation. By aligning technology with your objectives, we deliver transformative solutions that drive growth.

Your Role:

As a Portfolio Manager, you will play a critical role in ensuring the successful execution of strategic initiatives that deliver measurable business value. You will be responsible for identifying, prioritizing, and managing a portfolio of projects and initiatives aligned with the organization's strategic goals. This will involve actively engaging with stakeholders, conducting data-driven analysis, and performing thorough ROI evaluations to ensure the optimal allocation of resources. You will monitor project progress, identify and mitigate risks, and proactively address challenges to ensure the successful delivery of projects within budget and on schedule.

Requirements:

1. Bachelor’s degree in business administration, Project Management, or a related field.
2. 5+ years of experience in project management, portfolio management, or a related field.
3. Proven experience in identifying, prioritizing, and managing a diverse portfolio of projects.
4. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze data and make data-driven decisions.
5. Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills.
6. Proficiency in project management methodologies (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, PRINCE2).
7. Experience with project management software (e.g., Jira, Asana, Microsoft Project) is a plus.
8. PMP or PgMP certification is a plus.

What You Need:

1. A strong understanding of business strategy and the ability to align project portfolios with organizational goals.
2. A proactive and results-oriented approach to project management and portfolio optimization.
3. Excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
4. A strong work ethic and the ability to work independently.
5. A commitment to continuous learning and professional development in the field of project and portfolio management.

Why Choose Us

Our global network of industry experts and mentors helps shape your growth and future. We believe in delivering client value through our work. We build products that are not good or great, but outstanding.

You deliver! We will make your stay and journey with us worthwhile.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we value diversity. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or any other legally protected status.

About Northern Trust :

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world’s most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world’s most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Department :

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realise their long-term objectives.

Based in Saudi Arabia, this Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager will support global Investment Teams in the day to day efforts related to investment analysis.

The role will further include but not limited to day-to-day portfolio analysis, actively participate in trading discussions, evaluation of the risk and positioning of strategies, interaction with partners in Operations and supporting the distribution process.

The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and works in concert with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

The key responsibilities of the role include :

• Analyse day-to-day strategies / portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frame-work and corporate policies.
• Communicates with internal Investment Teams as needed and makes recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyze and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for quarterly (or otherwise) client meetings.
• Work with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client / partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies / portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners as needed with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance our overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications

Working with Us :

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We’d love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world’s most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you’re excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

Overview

Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager - Asset Management at Northern Trust. This role supports global Investment Teams with day-to-day investment analysis, with a focus on the Middle East markets and base in Saudi Arabia.

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a leading investment management firm. The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and collaborates with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

• Analyse day-to-day strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory framework, and corporate policies.
• Communicate with internal Investment Teams as needed and make recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyse and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for client meetings.
• Collaborate with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance the overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

• 7+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with a proven track record in investment analysis at mid-to-large firms.
• Strong self-starter with critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with financial optimization tools and software (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, Barra, Axioma).
• Knowledge of Sustainable Investing (SI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analysis, products, and industry trends.
• Advanced analytical and computer skills, including programming experience in Oracle, SAS, R, and Python (preferred).

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in an analytical field (e.g., mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, engineering, or business).
• Proven experience in investment management and/or quantitative analysis.
• CFA charter holder preferred.
• Middle East market knowledge (particularly stock market) is key, but global market knowledge is even better.
• Proven ability to manage, process, and analyse large datasets.
• Role requires a market-oriented candidate, ideally a portfolio manager who is competent in trading, and is sales-oriented.
• Independent worker with strong initiative and project completion skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

As a Northern Trust partner, you will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization committed to assisting the communities we serve. Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and we strive for a workplace with a greater purpose. Apply today.

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Finance and Sales

Riyadh, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at

About Northern Trust :

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Department :

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realise their long-term objectives.

Based in Saudi Arabia, this Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager will support global Investment Teams in the day to day efforts related to investment analysis.

The role will further include but not limited to day-to-day portfolio analysis, actively participate in trading discussions, evaluation of the risk and positioning of strategies, interaction with partners in Operations and supporting the distribution process.

The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and works in concert with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

The key responsibilities of the role include :

• Analyse day-to-day strategies / portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frame-work and corporate policies.
• Communicates with internal Investment Teams as needed and makes recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyze and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for quarterly (or otherwise) client meetings.
• Work with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client / partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies / portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners as needed with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance our overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications

Working with Us :

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today. #MadeForGreater

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Northern Trust :

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role / Department :

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realise their long-term objectives.

Based in Saudi Arabia, this Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager will support global Investment Teams in the day to day efforts related to investment analysis.

The role will further include but not limited to day-to-day portfolio analysis, actively participate in trading discussions, evaluation of the risk and positioning of strategies, interaction with partners in Operations and supporting the distribution process.

The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and works in concert with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

The key responsibilities of the role include :

• Analyse day-to-day strategies / portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frame-work and corporate policies.
• Communicates with internal Investment Teams as needed and makes recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyze and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for quarterly (or otherwise) client meetings.
• Work with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client / partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies / portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners as needed with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance our overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

Knowledge & Skills

Qualifications

Working with Us :

As a Northern Trust partner, greater achievements await. You will be part of a flexible and collaborative work culture in an organization where financial strength and stability is an asset that emboldens us to explore new ideas.

Movement within the organization is encouraged, senior leaders are accessible, and you can take pride in working for a company committed to assisting the communities we serve! Join a workplace with a greater purpose.

We'd love to learn more about how your interests and experience could be a fit with one of the world's most admired and sustainable companies! Build your career with us and apply today.

Reasonable accommodation

Northern Trust is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please email our HR Service Center at .

We hope you're excited about the role and the opportunity to work with us. We value an inclusive workplace and understand flexibility means different things to different people.

Apply today and talk to us about your flexible working requirements and together we can achieve greater.

About Northern Trust:

Northern Trust, a Fortune 500 company, is a globally recognized, award-winning financial institution that has been in continuous operation since 1889.

Northern Trust is proud to provide innovative financial services and guidance to the world's most successful individuals, families, and institutions by remaining true to our enduring principles of service, expertise, and integrity. With more than 130 years of financial experience and over 22,000 partners, we serve the world's most sophisticated clients using leading technology and exceptional service.

Role/Department:

Northern Trust Asset Management (NTAM) is a trillion dollar investment management firm entrusted by investors around the globe to help them navigate changing market environments, so they can confidently realise their long-term objectives.

Based in Saudi Arabia, this Quantitative Active Equity Portfolio Manager will support global Investment Teams in the day to day efforts related to investment analysis.

The role will further include but not limited to day-to-day portfolio analysis, actively participate in trading discussions, evaluation of the risk and positioning of strategies, interaction with partners in Operations and supporting the distribution process.

The role reports to the Head of Quantitative Portfolio Management and works in concert with global teams and specialists to support the NTAM investment process.

The key responsibilities of the role include :

• Analyse day-to-day strategies/portfolios to meet client objectives within specified guidelines, regulatory frame-work and corporate policies.
• Communicates with internal Investment Teams as needed and makes recommendations on required changes by the business on more complex investment matters.
• Participate in projects of factor development, model design, portfolio construction, and risk management.
• Analyze and produce reports on portfolio performance, risk characteristics, and holdings for quarterly (or otherwise) client meetings.
• Work with support partners in operations and middle office to resolve issues related to exceptions, accounting issues or data discrepancies to ensure portfolio information is accurate.
• Respond accurately and promptly to client/partner inquiries regarding performance of strategies/ portfolios.
• Ensure risk and attribution reports are prepared as required.
• Assist Sales, Strategist, and other partners as needed with presentations and special projects.
• Collaborate with the Quant Analytics team to build and maintain portfolio tools used to analyse and research quant active investment strategies.
• Support and enhance our overall Quantitative investment process and platform.

• 7+ years of experience in the investment management industry, with a proven track record in investment analysis at mid-to-large firms.
• Strong self-starter with critical thinking skills and keen attention to detail.
• Proficient with financial optimization tools and software (e.g., FactSet, Bloomberg, Barra, Axioma).
• Knowledge of Sustainable Investing (SI) and Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) analysis, products, and industry trends.
• Advanced analytical and computer skills, including programming experience in Oracle, SAS, R, and Python (preferred).

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in an analytical field (e.g., mathematics, economics, statistics, computer programming, engineering, or business).
• 7+ years of experience in investment management and/or quantitative analysis.
• CFA charter holder preferred.
• Proven ability to manage, process, and analyse large datasets.
• Independent worker with strong initiative and project completion skills.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.

As a global leader in innovative wealth management, asset servicing and investment solutions, Northern Trust (Nasdaq: NTRS) is proud to guide the worl.

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Manager - Portfolio Governance Position Under Strategy & Innovation

Arthur Lawrence is urgently looking for a Manager – Portfolio Governance for a client in Riyadh, KSA. The successful candidate will have:

Must-Have:

• 12+ years of portfolio governance or project management experience
• Skilled in risk management, budgeting, and strategy alignment
• Prior experience in evaluating and approving business cases and project plans
• Experience in monitoring portfolio performance, leading portfolio meetings, and providing updates to senior management.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, or any other relevant field.
• Professional Certifications: PMP / PFMP / Prince 2

Arthur Lawrence is a management and technology consulting firm providing enterprise-wide business transformation and business applications implementation services. We are an equal opportunities employer and are committed to diversity and inclusion.

We are a UN Women Empowerment Principal Signatory and are certified by the National Minority Supplier Development Council.