Investment Professional, PE Co-Investments, Secondaries & FoFs, Abu Dhabi, UAE

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

Job summary

A well-established investment firm in the UAE seeks an experienced professional to join their private equity team focusing on co-investments and fund-of-funds. The role includes defining investment strategies, conducting due diligence, and analyzing market opportunities. Ideal candidates have proven experience in private equity, strong analytical skills, and excellent communication abilities. A hands-on, collaborative approach is essential, and candidates must be willing to relocate to the UAE for this role.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in private equity fund investing, co-investments, or secondaries.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support senior team members in defining and executing investment strategies.
• Contribute to co-investments and fund investments to enhance financial sustainability.
• Conduct due diligence and maintain market awareness of investment managers.

Skills

Private equity fund investing

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Job description

About our client

Our client is a well‑established investment firm seeking to expand its high‑calibre private equity team in the Middle East by adding an experienced professional to focus on co‑investments, secondaries, and fund‑of‑funds (FoFs).

What the job involves

This position sits within the private markets investment team, where you will play a key role in supporting the firm's global private equity fund and co‑investment activities. The team invests significant capital to deploy across leading PE funds and direct opportunities globally, spanning a range of sectors and geographies.

• Support senior team members in defining and executing investment strategies
• Contribute to co‑investment, secondaries, and fund investments that enhance the long‑term financial sustainability of the fund
• Assist in managing the investment programme through analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned portfolios
• Conduct due diligence and maintain strong market awareness of investment managers and co‑investment opportunities
• Prepare research and analysis to support investment recommendations and portfolio decisions
• Draft investment memos and recommendations for the selection and removal of external managers
• Collaborate with operations and reporting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of all monitoring and reporting requirements

Who we are looking for

• Proven experience in private equity fund investing, co‑investments, or secondaries
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; a collaborative team player
• Self‑motivated and adaptable, with a hands‑on approach suited to an entrepreneurial, high‑performance culture
• Willingness and ability to be based full‑time in the UAE

Please submit your application through the company’s website.