Impact Investment Specialist - Sustainable & M&A

ekthar; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 550,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Ekthar, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and development platform, is seeking an Investment Specialist to support the investment team across sectors and geographies. You will build financial models, evaluate opportunities using DCF and comps, prepare memoranda and assist with M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions while coordinating due diligence with advisers and managers.

This role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of relevant experience in top-tier consulting firms, investment banking, M&A advisory, private equity or transaction advisory.
• Advanced Excel financial modelling and PowerPoint; strong understanding of valuation, corporate finance and investment structuring.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline; CFA/MBA advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated financial models, valuation analyses and investment return scenarios.
• Evaluate investment opportunities using DCF, comparable transactions, trading multiples and other valuation methodologies.
• Prepare investment memoranda, investment committee presentations and transaction materials.
• Support the structuring and execution of M&A, private equity, joint ventures and co-investment transactions.
• Coordinate financial, commercial, legal and tax due diligence.
• Analyze potential investment structures, including investment funds, holding companies and SPVs.
• Conduct market research, sector analysis and screening of potential investment opportunities.
• Assist with transaction documentation, term sheets and negotiations.
• Coordinate with asset managers, legal advisers, consultants and other professional service providers.
• Monitor transaction progress and maintain investment pipeline reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

DCF valuation

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business

CFA

MBA

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Ekthar, an Abu Dhabi-based investment and development platform, is seeking an Investment Specialist to support the investment team across sectors and geographies. You will build financial models, evaluate opportunities using DCF and comps, prepare memoranda and assist with M&A, private equity and joint venture transactions while coordinating due diligence with advisers and managers.

This role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple workstreams