Investment Professional

Client of PER; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a prestigious investment fund, seeking an Associate or Senior Associate to drive special situations investments. This role involves sourcing and screening potential investment opportunities, managing portfolio assets, and collaborating with cross-functional teams for smooth execution. Candidates should possess a proven track record in deal origination and execution, alongside strong communication and presentation skills. This is a unique chance to join a dynamic team in Abu Dhabi, where your expertise will directly contribute to impactful investment strategies in global markets.

Qualifications

• Experienced investment professional with a strong track record in complex deal execution.
• Deep industry knowledge across various financial instruments is essential.

Responsibilities

• Identify and screen new investment opportunities from origination to execution.
• Act as asset manager, shaping and developing investment strategies.

Skills

Investment Analysis

Deal Origination

Portfolio Management

Communication Skills

Presentation Skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or related field

Master's Degree or MBA

Job description

About our client

Our client is a prestigious investment fund with a strong track record and a global investment remit. This is an exciting and rare opportunity for an Associate or Senior Associate to join their team based in the United Arab Emirates. The role will focus on special situations investments in global public and private markets, including both equity and credit, with an emphasis on restructuring investment opportunities.
What the job involves

• Drive the identification process for potential opportunities, sourcing and screening new investments from origination to execution
• Act as a day-to-day asset manager for portfolio assets, shaping and developing strategy
• Build and manage relationships with current and prospective clients
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including legal, compliance, and finance, to ensure smooth transaction execution
• Prepare and present investment proposals and updates to senior management and investment committees

Who we are looking for

• Experienced investment professional from a top-tier special situations, hybrid capital, or tactical solutions investment team, with deal experience incorporating both equity and credit elements
• Proven track record in leading end-to-end deal origination and execution across the capital structure in complex situations
• Deep industry knowledge across a variety of financial instruments
• Versatile communication and presentation skills, with the ability to adapt effectively to suit the specific needs and preferences of various audiences
• The ability to relocate to Abu Dhabi