Investment Associate (GCC)

Montpellier Resourcing; Dubai, Abu Dhabi; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Benefits

Live regional exposure

Job summary

Montpellier Resourcing is seeking an Investment Associate for an investment firm operating across the GCC. The role focuses on research, due diligence, financial modelling and preparing investment papers for internal committees, with exposure to live deals in a fast-moving regional market.

Based in the GCC (Dubai, Abu Dhabi or wider region) with willingness to relocate, you will monitor portfolio performance, assist with deal execution and liaise with advisers and counterparties.

Qualifications

• Experience in an investment, asset management, private equity or similar analytical role.
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills.
• A relevant degree; CFA (or progress towards it) is an advantage.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to be based in, or relocate to, the GCC.
• Arabic language skills are an advantage but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the investment team with research, due diligence and financial modelling.
• Preparing investment papers, memos and presentations for internal committees.
• Monitoring portfolio performance and market developments across the region.
• Assisting with deal execution, including data analysis and documentation.
• Liaising with external advisers, auditors and counterparties as required.
• Contributing to the ongoing development of investment processes and reporting.

Skills

Financial modelling

Excel skills

Research

Due diligence

Verbal communication

Written communication

Deal execution

Portfolio monitoring

Education

Relevant degree

CFA progress

Tools

Excel

Job description

Competitive salary plus excellent bonus and benefits

Based in the GCC (Dubai, Abu Dhabi or wider region)

An investment firm operating across the GCC is looking for an Investment Associate to support its investment team. This is a strong opportunity for someone early-to-mid career in investment management who wants exposure to a broad, fast-moving regional market.

Duties of the Investment Associate to include:

• Supporting the investment team with research, due diligence and financial modelling
• Preparing investment papers, memos and presentations for internal committees
• Monitoring portfolio performance and market developments across the region
• Assisting with deal execution, including data analysis and documentation
• Liaising with external advisers, auditors and counterparties as required
• Contributing to the ongoing development of investment processes and reporting

Requirements for the successful Investment Associate to include:

• Experience in an investment, asset management, private equity or similar analytical role
• Strong financial modelling and Excel skills
• A relevant degree; CFA (or progress towards it) is an advantage
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to be based in, or relocate to, the GCC
• Arabic language skills are an advantage but not essential

What's in it for you:

• Direct exposure to live investment decision-making in a growing regional market
• Tax-free salary and a strong bonus opportunity
• Clear progression path within a scaling investment platform
• The chance to build a career at the centre of the GCC's investment growth