Investment Associate

Ali & Sons Marine Engineering Factory (ASMEF); Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Ali & Sons Capital Management is seeking an Investment Associate (M&A) in Abu Dhabi to support evaluation and execution of M&A, direct and strategic investments across the Group.

You will work with senior management and external stakeholders on transaction execution, private market investments, and portfolio management, developing advanced financial models and investment materials.

Qualifications

• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence skills.
• Experience with end-to-end M&A, direct investment, and strategic investments.
• Advanced MS Office; familiarity with investment platforms is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end M&A, direct and strategic investments across the group.
• Build and maintain financial models (DCF, LBO, IRR, valuation).
• Coordinate financial, commercial, operational, tax, and legal due diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda and transaction materials for committees.
• Support deal structuring and negotiations with internal and external teams.
• Research private market fund managers across Buyout, Growth, Venture, Credit, and Infra strategies.
• Monitor NAV, distributions, IRR, and portfolio performance.
• Maintain investment dashboards and portfolio insights.
• Build relationships with banks, advisors, fund managers, and co-investors.
• Track M&A activity and market trends to inform decisions.
• Support investment meetings and industry events.

Skills

Financial modelling

M&A

Valuation

Due diligence

IRR analysis

Portfolio management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or related field

Tools

Capital IQ

PitchBook

Bloomberg

Job description

Job Description:

We’re Hiring: Investment Associate (M&A)
Location: Abu Dhabi, UAE

Shape Strategic Investments. Drive Growth. Create Long-Term Value.

Ali & Sons Capital Management is looking for a highly analytical and commercially minded Investment Associate (M&A) to support the evaluation and execution of M&A, direct investment, and strategic investment opportunities across the Group.

The role will work closely with senior management, investment partners, advisors, and external stakeholders across transaction execution, private market investments, and portfolio management.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end execution of M&A, direct investment, and strategic transactions, including sourcing, screening, evaluation, and execution.
• Build and maintain financial models, including DCF, LBO, transaction IRR, valuation, and sensitivity analyses, to assess investment opportunities and risks.
• Conduct and coordinate financial, commercial, operational, tax, and legal due diligence.
• Prepare investment memoranda, valuation analyses, and transaction materials for Investment Committee and senior management.
• Support deal structuring, commercial negotiations, and transaction execution alongside internal teams and external advisors.
• Research and evaluate private market fund managers across Buyout, Growth, Venture, Credit, and Infrastructure strategies.
• Conduct fund manager due diligence, including track record, strategy, portfolio construction, governance, and fund terms.
• Monitor existing fund and direct investments, including NAV, distributions, IRR, and overall portfolio performance.
• Maintain investment dashboards and provide insights on portfolio trends, risks, and performance.
• Build relationships with investment banks, advisors, fund managers, co-investors, and other market participants.
• Track M&A activity, market trends, valuation benchmarks, and relevant sector developments to support investment decision-making.
• Support investment meetings, conferences, and selected industry events.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Finance or a related field.
• 5–7 years of experience in M&A, Investment Banking, Private Equity, Corporate Development, or a related investment role.
• CFA, CAIA, or other qualification is preferred.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, investment analysis, and due diligence skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Capital IQ, PitchBook, Bloomberg, or similar investment platforms is an advantage.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of Ali & Sons Capital Management and contribute to strategic investment decisions across a diversified UAE-based Group.
• Gain exposure to M&A, direct investments, private markets, and strategic transactions.
• Work alongside senior decision‑makers, leading advisors, investment managers, and industry professionals.
• Opportunity to develop broad investment expertise across multiple sectors and asset classes.
• Join a performance-driven environment focused on long-term value creation and disciplined investment decisions.

Capital Management

Established in 2016, Ali & Sons Capital Management encompasses Public Equities, Private Credit, Private Equity, Venture Capital, Real Estate, and Strategic Initiatives.

We invest in a wide range of areas, including different geographical locations, asset classes, and industries, led by seasoned investment experts, ensuring our clients’ wealth is managed in the most effective way.

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