VP / Principal, International Private Equity Fund and Co-Investing (USA-focus), Abu Dhabi, UAE [...]

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

An established investment firm in Abu Dhabi is seeking a VP/Principal for their private equity fund and co-investing team. The role involves defining investment strategies, managing portfolios, and leading junior members. Candidates must have experience with USA-based mid/large-cap GPs and strong financial modelling skills.

Qualifications

• Experience investing in mid/large-cap GPs based in the USA.
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop junior team members.

Responsibilities

• Assist senior team in defining investment strategies.
• Support LP and co-investments for fund's financial sustainability.
• Write recommendations on external investment managers.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Modelling

Job description

VP / Principal, International Private Equity Fund and Co-Investing (USA-focus), Abu Dhabi, UAE

VP / Principal, International Private Equity Fund and Co-Investing (USA-focus), Abu Dhabi, UAE

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About our client

Our client is an established investment firm seeking to expand its high-calibre private equity fund and co-investment team in the Middle East by adding an experienced manager selection or co-investment professional. The team is highly collegiate and successful.

What the job involves

This role is within the private markets investment team, where you will play a key role in the private equity fund and co-investments team. The team invests across private equity funds and co-investments globally, across various geographies.

• Assist the senior team in defining investment strategies.
• Support LP and co-investments to contribute to the fund's long-term financial sustainability.
• Help manage the investment program through analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of investment portfolios.
• Maintain knowledge of potential investment managers and co-investment opportunities; provide research and analysis for investment selection.
• Write recommendations on the selection and removal of external investment managers to the CIO.
• Assist the investment operations analyst with reporting and monitoring requirements.

Who we are looking for

• Experience investing in mid/large-cap GPs based in the USA (this is a prerequisite).
• Experience leading private equity fund investing, manager selection, and/or co-investments.
• Ability to lead, manage, and develop junior team members.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and a team-oriented mindset.
• Strong financial modelling skills.
• Enjoy working in a growing team with an entrepreneurial, high-performance culture.

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