GCC Private Equity Associate — High-Impact, Small Team

SHOROOQ PARTNERS LTD; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

SHOROOQ PARTNERS LTD is seeking a Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate to source, evaluate, execute, and manage investments across diverse industries in the GCC.

The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility from day one. 2–6 years of related experience and strong communication skills are required; Arabic is a plus, and willingness to relocate to Dubai or Abu Dhabi is expected.

Qualifications

• 2–6 years in IB, strategy consulting, Big 4 Transaction Services, or Private Equity.
• Demonstrated transaction experience and analytical rigor.
• Sector-agnostic with an entrepreneurial mindset.
• Hands-on, proactive, and comfortable in a small team.
• Fluent in English; Arabic proficiency is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Support in deal sourcing, execution, and portfolio management.
• Conduct financial analysis, modeling, due diligence, and market research.
• Prepare investment memos and present to the investment committee.
• Collaborate with portfolio companies to support value creation initiatives.
• Maintain strong industry relationships and network within the GCC region.

Skills

Deal sourcing

Modeling

Due diligence

Presentation

English fluency

Arabic helpful

Job description

SHOROOQ PARTNERS LTD is seeking a Private Equity Associate/Senior Associate to source, evaluate, execute, and manage investments across diverse industries in the GCC.

The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership in a lean, entrepreneurial environment with significant responsibility from day one. 2–6 years of related experience and strong communication skills are required; Arabic is a plus, and willingness to relocate to Dubai or Abu Dhabi is expected.