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Investment Associate

Dubai Permanent AED35,000 - AED45,000 per month (AED420,000 - AED540,000 per year) View Job Description
Our client is seeking an Associate to support the evaluation and execution of investment, M&A, and strategic transactions across the GCC. The role offers significant exposure to financial analysis, due diligence, transaction execution, and portfolio value creation initiatives while working alongside senior investment professionals.
  • Join a leading investment and advisory platform in a growth sector
  • Exposure to high-profile M&A and investment transactions across GCC

About Our Client

Our client is a leading investment and advisory platform focused on identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities across the GCC. Operating within a high-growth sector, the firm partners with investors, operators, and management teams on acquisitions, strategic investments, and value creation initiatives across the region.

Job Description

  • Evaluate and execute M&A, private equity, and strategic investment opportunities.
  • Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
  • Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and investment committee materials.
  • Conduct commercial, financial, operational, and market due diligence.
  • Perform sector research, market mapping, and target screening exercises.
  • Support transaction execution processes from origination through completion.
  • Coordinate with legal, financial, commercial, and tax advisors.
  • Analyse industry trends and identify potential investment opportunities.
  • Monitor portfolio company performance and key operating metrics.
  • Assist management teams with strategic and operational initiatives.
  • Engage with senior stakeholders, investors, and external advisors.
  • Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
  • Support business development and relationship management activities.
  • Contribute to value creation projects across portfolio investments.

The Successful Applicant

  • 5-7 years of experience within Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or Principal Investments.
  • Strong transaction execution experience across mergers, acquisitions, or investments.
  • Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
  • Experience developing investment committee materials and transaction analyses.
  • Strong commercial and analytical acumen.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
  • Excellent presentation and communication skills.
  • Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and management teams.
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
  • CFA, ACA, CA, or similar professional qualification is advantageous.
  • Strong attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Healthcare sector exposure is beneficial but not essential.
  • Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and entrepreneurial environment.
  • Based in, or willing to relocate to, Dubai.

What's on Offer

  • Opportunity to join a highly regarded regional investment platform.
  • Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.
Contact
Asma Siddiqui
Quote job ref
JN-102026-7126427

Job summary

Sector
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Corporate Finance / Mergers & Acquisitions
Industry
Financial Services
Where
Dubai
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Asma Siddiqui
Job reference
JN-102026-7126427