Investment Manager

IKL Recruitment Services; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment service in Dubai is seeking a Senior Investment Manager to manage private equity investments globally. This role emphasizes deal execution, portfolio management, and strategic sourcing within a dynamic investment environment. Applicants should have substantial experience in investment management, strong analytical skills, and a collaborative approach with senior leadership.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, or similar role.
• Track record in leading or supporting investments from origination to exit.
• Able to interact at principal level with strong entrepreneurial drive.

Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate investment opportunities aligned with strategy.
• Lead due diligence efforts across various workstreams.
• Monitor portfolio companies and plan value creation efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modeling

Presentation skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication abilities

Education

Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or related field

MBA or CFA preferred

Job description

The (Senior) Investment Manager will be responsible for identifying, evaluating, and managing private equity investments globally. The role offers exposure to principal investing, end-to-end deal execution, and active portfolio management, in close collaboration with the senior leadership of the firm and the families it serves.

Key Responsibilities

• Source and evaluate direct, co-investment, and fund opportunities aligned with the investment strategy.
• Lead due diligence efforts, including commercial, financial, legal, and operational workstreams.
• Build and present detailed investment cases and financial models for Investment Committee review.
• Oversee deal structuring and negotiation in coordination with legal and financial advisors.
• Monitor portfolio companies and funds, including active involvement in value creation and exit planning.
• Maintain strong networks with GPs, entrepreneurs, family offices, and advisors across key markets.

Qualifications

• 5–8 years of experience in private equity, investment banking, principal investing, or a comparable role within a multi-family office or institutional allocator.
• Track record of leading or supporting successful investments from origination through execution and exit.
• Outstanding analytical, financial modeling, and presentation skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication abilities, with comfort interacting at principal level.
• Independent thinker with entrepreneurial drive and attention to detail.
• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA preferred