Economic and Investment Expert

Confidential; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 420,000 - 650,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential is seeking an experienced Economic and Investment Expert to guide strategic planning, development, and management of economic and investment initiatives in Abu Dhabi. The role demands strong leadership, financial acumen, and the ability to deliver measurable results.

The ideal candidate will have 10+ years in economic development or investment management, with expertise in feasibility studies, risk assessment, and strategic partnerships with financial institutions.

Qualifications

• Must hold a relevant bachelor's degree; master's or PhD preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in economic development or investment management.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within economic/investment organisations.
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, feasibility studies, financial management, and risk assessment.
• Proven track record of delivering economic/investment projects with measurable outcomes.
• Experience building partnerships with financial institutions and stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, communication and stakeholder management.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement economic and investment strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and evaluate investment opportunities through economic feasibility studies.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of economic and investment projects.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with investment institutions and stakeholders.
• Oversee financial and operational aspects of investment projects, including risk assessment.
• Provide expert recommendations to support investment decisions, sustainable growth, and long-term economic development.
• Prepare economic reports, investment analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Skills

Economic development

Investment management

Financial analysis

Strategic partnerships

Risk assessment

Stakeholder management

Leadership

Communication

Arabic and English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Economics/Finance/Investment/Business Administration

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

We are seeking a highly experienced and results-driven Economic and Investment Expert to support the strategic planning, development, and management of economic and investment initiatives.

The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in economic development, investment management, financial analysis, and strategic partnerships, with a proven ability to identify investment opportunities and deliver measurable results.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement economic and investment strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Identify, assess, and evaluate investment opportunities through comprehensive economic feasibility studies.
• Lead the planning, development, and implementation of economic and investment projects.
• Establish and manage strategic partnerships with investment institutions, financial entities, and key stakeholders.
• Oversee financial and operational aspects of investment projects, including risk assessment and mitigation.
• Provide expert recommendations to support investment decisions, sustainable growth, and long-term economic development.
• Prepare economic reports, investment analyses, and strategic recommendations for senior management.

Qualifications & Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Economics, Finance, Investment, Business Administration, or a related field. A Master's degree or PhD is preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant professional experience in economic development, investment management, or related fields.
• Demonstrated leadership or supervisory experience within economic or investment-focused organisations.
• Strong expertise in strategic planning, economic feasibility studies, financial management, and investment risk assessment.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering economic and investment projects with measurable outcomes.
• Experience building and managing strategic partnerships with financial institutions and investment stakeholders.
• Excellent analytical, strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Fluency in both Arabic and English (written and spoken) is essential.