Associate Finance

Chronos Consulting; United Arab Emirates; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading oil and gas company in the UAE is seeking a dedicated Finance Associate to join their team. This role will involve finance raising activities, analysis, financial modeling, and communication with various stakeholders. Ideal candidates will possess a solid educational background and 4+ years of relevant experience in investment banking or private equity, preferably within the oil and gas sector.

Qualifications

• Professional training in accounting, valuation, and modeling required.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in investment banking or consulting in oil and gas sector.

Responsibilities

• Involvement in finance raising activities for oil and gas projects.
• Conduct high-quality research into markets and companies.
• Prepare reports and strategic analysis for decision-making.

Skills

Research and analysis

Financial modeling

Valuation

Accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or Physics

CFA or MBA desirable

Job description

Location: United Arab Emirates

Are you a driven, dedicated, and ambitious Finance Associate interested in joining our client's team, a major oil & gas company, in the UAE? Our client offers outstanding compensation packages, a collaborative work environment, and a balanced work-life culture.

About this role

Major Function

• Involvement in finance raising activities for upstream oil and gas projects and corporate / asset acquisitions.
• Analysis and assessment of company-related investments.
• Research, analysis, and financial modelling.
• Assisting in preparing detailed presentations, documents, and reports for senior management.

Essential Functions

• Participation in finance raising and investment activities.
• Candidate should have undergone investment banking analyst training or equivalent, with a solid grounding in accounting, corporate finance, valuation, and securities markets.
• Application of knowledge in project and corporate finance to company activities.
• Work closely with legal and upstream teams within the company.
• Liaise with external parties such as banks, lawyers, and consultants.
• Conduct high-quality research into markets and companies.
• Prepare reports, research papers, and strategic analysis for decision-making.
• Build and maintain complex financial models using Excel and other software.
• Ensure compliance with legal requirements and government regulations affecting financial strategies.

Working Relationships

• Maintain excellent relationships with staff and external advisory firms.
• Promote professional presence in the UAE.

Continuous Improvement

• Attend industry conferences and seminars related to Energy, Finance, and Legal subjects to enhance industry knowledge.

About you

• Bachelor's degree with honors (minimum 2:1) in Finance, Mathematics, Engineering, Economics, or Physics from a top-tier university.
• Professional training in accounting, valuation, and modelling (investment bank training or equivalent).
• CFA, MBA, or postgraduate degree is desirable.
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in investment banking, consulting, or private equity, with experience in the oil and gas sector.