Investment Associate

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 400,000 - 700,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a senior investment professional in Dubai to evaluate and execute M&A, private equity, and strategic investments across the GCC. The role involves building complex financial models, preparing materials for investment committees, and coordinating due diligence with legal and advisory teams.

The successful candidate will have 5–7 years of experience in Investment Banking, strong transaction execution, and a track record of presenting to senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity or Principal Investments.
• Strong transaction execution across mergers, acquisitions, or investments.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Experience developing investment committee materials and transaction analyses.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and management teams.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute M&A, private equity, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and investment committee materials.
• Conduct commercial, financial, operational, and market due diligence.
• Coordinate with legal, financial, commercial, and tax advisors.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support business development and relationship management activities.

Skills

Investment banking

M&A

Financial modelling

Valuation

Executive presentation

Education

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

Job description

Job Description:

• Join a leading investment and advisory platform in a growth sector
• Exposure to high-profile M&A and investment transactions across GCC

About Our Client

Our client is a leading investment and advisory platform focused on identifying, evaluating, and executing investment opportunities across the GCC. Operating within a high-growth sector, the firm partners with investors, operators, and management teams on acquisitions, strategic investments, and value creation initiatives across the region.

Job Description

• Evaluate and execute M&A, private equity, and strategic investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain detailed financial models and valuation analyses.
• Prepare investment memoranda, presentations, and investment committee materials.
• Conduct commercial, financial, operational, and market due diligence.
• Perform sector research, market mapping, and target screening exercises.
• Support transaction execution processes from origination through completion.
• Coordinate with legal, financial, commercial, and tax advisors.
• Analyse industry trends and identify potential investment opportunities.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and key operating metrics.
• Assist management teams with strategic and operational initiatives.
• Engage with senior stakeholders, investors, and external advisors.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership.
• Support business development and relationship management activities.
• Contribute to value creation projects across portfolio investments.

The Successful Applicant

• 5-7 years of experience within Investment Banking, M&A, Private Equity, or Principal Investments.
• Strong transaction execution experience across mergers, acquisitions, or investments.
• Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Experience developing investment committee materials and transaction analyses.
• Strong commercial and analytical acumen.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple workstreams simultaneously.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills.
• Experience interacting with senior stakeholders and management teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• CFA, ACA, CA, or similar professional qualification is advantageous.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Healthcare sector exposure is beneficial but not essential.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced and entrepreneurial environment.
• Based in, or willing to relocate to, Dubai.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a highly regarded regional investment platform.
• Dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment.