Originally Posted by Biggson (Post 8061333)

Hi All,
I am currently in London, being offered a Job in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority.

With a Mathematics PhD, I am currently a quantitative analyst in one of the banks in Canary Whraf (London). The head hunter sets up a final discussion with him on Thursday. I am still not sure whether the move is rational or not but I belive it is a good move in my career, working for the world biggest soverign fund.

Is there anyone working in Abu Dhabi Investment Authority here?
What is the culture within the organisation?
What salary should I set as benchmark to the headhunter( I have 5 years experience as a heavy quant and my degrees are from the very top uni in Britain)

How expensive is the lifestyle?
What are the benefits I should request( Car, house, etc...)
Please help, this is a life decision into an unknown world to me.

I am 35 with one kid and not married yet.
Concerning visa application, I have a French and British passport(any difference?)

Please help
Biggy

Originally Posted by bluemarlin14 (Post 11061484)

yes indeed, it depends on the package and I think also on the size of your family. we could choose betweent two kinds of villas or apartments; we visited only the villas and they were both very nice.
I guess they will match at least you current day rate but I don't know if they will offer you your net rate+the benefits (expat's allowance, family allowance...) or the gross rate+benefits

Originally Posted by bluemarlin14 (Post 11066144)

are you supposed to move there with all your family for only three months?
if the offer is good and you can go back to your old life without any problems this could be a great adventure!

Originally Posted by mabusharikh (Post 11093250)

Any idea how salaries in ADIA compare to the UK? Say I earn 100K pounds + 20% bonus per annum.. how much can I expect them to offer?

Originally Posted by michaelhanif (Post 11099563)

Can someone please shed light on the psychometric exam?? I am scheduled to take this exam next week and am a bit worried. They tell me I cannot use a calculator. What is the level of difficulty??

thank you in advance.

Originally Posted by RKI_83 (Post 11099739)

I am due to attend a final onsite interview at ADIA in AD. I would like some insight what to expect. Any tips on how to be like, dress code etc. would me appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Originally Posted by RKI_83 (Post 11099739)

I am due to attend a final onsite interview at ADIA in AD. I would like some insight what to expect. Any tips on how to be like, dress code etc. would me appreciated.

Thanks in Advance!

Originally Posted by RK11 (Post 11100985)

Hi RKI,
First of all, congrats on this. Very positive development.
Can you share how long after the assessments/pyschometrics did you hear back on onsite interview?
Its been more than 3 weeks since I completed my assessments - no news yet.
Thanks a lot in advance!

Originally Posted by The Dean (Post 11100065)

You feel the need to ask about dress code?? OK, here goes........... try wearing a smart suit.

Even if the company's day-to-day dress code is more casual (it isn't), you can always adapt to that if you take the job - impossible (and too late) to do it the other way round.

I have a friend who once put on his smartest business suit....... for a telephone interview. His reasoning was that he would feel mentally ready for work, and this would be reflected in his voice, his demeanour and the manner of his answers. He got the job.