Investment Associate, MENA Private Equity, Dubai, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment firm in Dubai is seeking an experienced investor to join its Private Equity team. The role involves evaluating and executing investment opportunities across the GCC, with a focus on manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, and consumer products. Candidates should have a proven track record in direct private equity investments, strong financial modelling skills, and the ability to present findings confidently. This is an excellent opportunity for those looking to build a long-term career in the Middle East.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in direct investments in Private Equity.
• Experience in sectors like manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, or consumer products.
• Ability to present financial findings clearly.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute direct investment opportunities across the GCC.
• Develop financial models and conduct detailed analyses.
• Support the transaction lifecycle from origination to management.
• Prepare investment materials for presentation to senior management.
• Contribute to financial and investment strategy development.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Due diligence

Portfolio management

Collaboration

Job description

About our client

We are working with a leading Dubai-based conglomerate with a significant and diversified investment arm, who are looking for an investor to join its Private Equity team. The firm deploys long-term capital across the Gulf region, with a focus on sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, and consumer products. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and gain exposure to a broad mix of sectors and geographies.

What the job involves

• Evaluating and executing new direct investment opportunities across the GCC
• Building and developing financial models and conducting detailed valuation and due diligence analyses
• Supporting the full transaction lifecycle, from origination through execution and portfolio management
• Preparing investment materials, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and investment committees
• Contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of the firm's financial and investment strategy

Who we are looking for

• An established PE investor with a proven track record in direct investments
• Strong track record in direct private equity or growth equity investments, with exposure to one or more of: manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, or consumer sectors
• Skilled in financial modelling, valuation, and portfolio management, with the ability to present findings clearly and confidently
• Commercially minded, collaborative, and motivated to build a long-term career in the Middle East
• Currently based in the UAE