Investment Associate, MENA Private Equity, Dubai, UAE

PER, Private Equity Recruitment; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Dubai-based conglomerate is seeking a Private Equity investor to evaluate and execute investment opportunities across the GCC. The role involves building financial models, conducting valuations, and supporting the transaction lifecycle. Candidates should have a proven track record in direct investments and be motivated to develop their careers in the Middle East. This is a significant opportunity to join a growing team focused on diverse sectors.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in direct investments.
• Exposure to manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, or consumer sectors.
• Ability to present findings clearly and confidently.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute new direct investment opportunities.
• Build financial models and conduct valuations.
• Support the full transaction lifecycle.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation

Portfolio management

Job description

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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
• Based in, or open to relocation to, Dubai