Investment Analyst

International Free Zone Authority | IFZA; Dubai; On-site; AED 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment authority seeks an Investment Analyst to support the Investment team through thorough research, financial modelling, and competitive analysis. This high-paced role is ideal for candidates aspiring to advance into investment or portfolio leadership positions, offering a dynamic environment with an international team.

Benefits

24 working days as annual leave

Annual flight home

Life insurance plan

Medical insurance plan

Qualifications

• 1-2 years in private equity/venture capital, investment banking or Big 4 Transaction Services.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct market scans and competitive analysis.
• Support valuation modelling and business case development.
• Prepare Investment Committee decks and strategic presentations.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Process coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related

CFA certification

Job description

This role supports the Investment team with deep research, financial modelling, benchmarking, and presentation materials across multiple asset classes including operating companies, real estate, and special assets. The Investment Analyst will report to the Director and contribute to pipeline evaluation, portfolio reporting, and internal decision-making processes. This is a high-paced, high-standards role ideal for candidates looking to grow into investment or portfolio leadership positions.

Main responsibilities:

• Conduct market scans and competitive analysis
  
• Support valuation modelling, business case development, and scenario simulations
  
• Prepare Investment Committee decks and strategic presentations
  
• Benchmark industry peers and define performance metrics
  
• Coordinate with the Business Intelligence team on data inputs and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics or related
  
• CFA certification is preferred
  
• 1-2 years in private equity/venture capital, investment banking or Big 4 Transaction Services
  
• Demonstrated ownership mindset with a proactive approach to problem-solving
  
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy
  
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
  
• Strong stakeholder management, and process coordination skills
  
  
  
  

Benefits

• International team (over 60 nationalities)
  
• 24 working days as annual leave
  
• Annual flight home
  
• Life insurance plan
  
• Medical insurance plan (with the option to upgrade at your own cost)