General Manager – Family Business – Commodity Sector – CA / CFA

Grand Thorton; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial services firm in Dubai is seeking a General Manager for its Family Business division. This role involves overseeing daily operations, managing a diversified portfolio, and ensuring alignment of business goals. The ideal candidate has an MBA in Finance or similar, with over 12 years of experience in finance and investment management. Strong analytical skills and relationship management expertise are crucial. This role promises significant influence in strategic decisions and family engagement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, equity markets.
• Strong analytical mindset and passion for investing.
• Deep sectoral knowledge of the commodity sector.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Chairman in managing a diversified portfolio.
• Conducting in-depth equity analysis and research.
• Maintaining positive relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders.

Skills

Financial analysis

Equity markets

Investment management

Financial modeling

Analytical mindset

Education

MBA in Finance

CA

CFA

Job description

Role : General Manager – Family Business

Location : Dubai

Job Role :

The Family Business Associate is responsible for managing and overseeing daily operations, complete portfolio management, contributing to strategic planning, and supporting long-term growth. The role involves working closely with family members, managing relationships, and ensuring the alignment of business goals.

Key Responsibilities :

• Supporting the Chairman in managing a diversified portfolio and complete portfolio management.
• Conducting in-depth equity analysis and research to inform investment strategies, including executing put option orders for long-term exposure.
• Facilitating investment-related communications with top private banks.
• Managing a diversified portfolio of private equity fund investments for the family office across sectors.
• Establishing good working relationships with asset management companies, dealers, brokers, banks, and advisors for both domestic and international opportunities.
• Making asset allocation decisions and investing across all asset classes, offering a range of products to clients, and presenting investment proposals and pitches to wealth clients and at various forums along with bankers.
• Advising the promoter on overall fund (public market) strategies and on sectors such as BFSI, Consumer, and small & mid-caps.
• Generating new investment ideas, evaluating them based on checklists, and recommending to the investment committee.
• Meeting with senior management to understand business operations, performing financial due diligence with detailed financial models, and conducting primary research on the ground business scenario.
• Leading negotiations with general partners in private equity funds to optimize returns and align interests.
• Financial Oversight : Monitoring budgets, financial performance, and profitability; collaborating with finance teams for accurate reporting; identifying cost-saving and efficiency opportunities.
• Relationship Management : Maintaining positive relationships with employees, clients, and stakeholders; resolving conflicts amicably; upholding family values in all business dealings.

Educational Qualification / Work Experience & Skills :

• MBA in Finance, CA, or CFA with a minimum of 12 years of experience in finance, equity markets, specializing in investment management and financial analysis across India and UAE.
• Deep sectoral knowledge of the commodity sector and understanding of its pulse.
• Strong analytical mindset and passion for investing.
• Proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques, and market analysis.
• Experience working with senior management, clients, and institutional investors.