Chief Investment Officer, Global Credit & Income Portfolio

eFinancialCareers; Dubai; On-site; USD 100,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading finance firm in Dubai is in search of an experienced Investment Manager to drive deal origination and manage investments. The role involves generating deal flow, overseeing the investment process, and leading a team of investment professionals. Ideal candidates possess a strong background in investment transactions and a degree from a top-tier university.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sourcing and executing investment transactions.
• Deep understanding of diverse business models across industries.
• Skilled in financial modeling for credit investments.

Responsibilities

• Generate deal flow and analyze macroeconomic trends.
• Oversee the investment process and present recommendations.
• Lead and mentor a team of investment professionals.

Skills

Communication

Analytical Skills

Negotiation

Education

Degree in finance, economics, or related field

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Investment Manager to drive deal origination and manage investments across their full lifecycle.

The successful candidate will :

• Generate deal flow and identify promising investment opportunities by analyzing relevant macroeconomic and industry trends in line with the firm’s investment mandate.
• Oversee the entire investment process, including screening potential investments, performing detailed due diligence, presenting recommendations to the investment committee, monitoring portfolio company performance, and managing exit strategies.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a growing team of investment professionals to enhance overall team capabilities.
• Prepare and present well-founded investment proposals, confidently defending them to senior stakeholders.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in sourcing, underwriting, and executing investment transactions successfully.
• Deep understanding of diverse business models and key value drivers across various industries.
• Skilled in building and analyzing comprehensive business plans and financial models, particularly for credit investments across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex investment ideas effectively and negotiate successfully.
• Holds a degree from a top-tier university in a relevant field such as finance, economics, business, or related disciplines.