Lead Business Development and Investment Analyst

ENEC Operations; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 300,000 - 450,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the nuclear sector is seeking a Senior Investment Analyst to conduct financial analyses and develop investment strategies. The ideal candidate will have 8-10 years of experience, strong financial literacy, and excellent analytical skills. You will collaborate with team members, prepare presentations for management, and lead financial interactions with investors. Exposure to the nuclear industry is preferred, and strong English skills are required.

Qualifications

• Min. 8 to 10 years work experience in investment analysis.
• Bachelor's degree in finance or related field; CFA preferred.
• Strong financial literacy and analytical mind.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain financial models to support investment analysis.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior management.
• Conduct thorough financial analysis and participate in due diligence activities.

Skills

Financial modeling

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Presentation skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance, business, accounting, statistics

CFA certification

Job description

Functions

Collect information, perform research, and analyze assets, using micro level information such as company financial statements, price developments, or macro level including country energy and industrial policies, currency adjustments, , climate change, and emerging industries and service sectors, notably those related to nuclear activities

Establish the investment analysis in cooperation with Enterprise CFOs and VP BD&I, as well as shareholders / co-investors in Abu Dhabi

Develop and maintain financial models to support investment analysis, including discounted cash flow models, sensitivity analyses, and scenario analyses

Conduct thorough financial analysis, including financial modeling, valuation, and forecasting, to support investment decision-making

Prepare and present investment recommendations to senior management, including investment memos and presentations

Collaborate with investment team members to develop and implement investment strategies and portfolio construction recommendations

Monitor and analyze market trends and industry developments to identify risks and opportunities for the investment portfolio

Participate in due diligence activities, including analyzing financial statements, conducting company and industry research, and identifying potential risks and opportunities

Support and possibly lead interactions with lenders and investors from origination to financial close, including plain vanillas debt and equity, structured products, EBLs, hedging, mini perms, refinancing, stress scenarios, etc.

Build the investment financial modeling practice for ENEC BD&I, and provide mentorship and guidance to junior investment team members

Requirements

Min. 8 to 10 years work experience in a similar role

Bachelor's degree in finance or business, accounting, statistics. Degrees in math or financial disciplines, as well as CFA certification preferred.

Track record in analyzing, assessing, structuring and completing project financed energy projects

Strong financial literacy (financial modeling, balance sheet analysis, understanding of commodities markets and country/regional policies)

Analytical mind with a keen sense of mathematical patterns and correlations

Great attention to detail and the ability to make sound judgment calls under time pressure

computer-savvy and having the ability to build advanced, forward looking financial models is a definite advantage

Project management experience required

Exposure to the nuclear industry preferred

Able to work with little or no supervision

Excellent level of English is required, Arabic is a plus

Strong people skills and presentation skills