PR Graduate Trainee

Greenstone Equity Partners; Dubai; On-site; AED 36,000 - 72,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Reference from Line Manager

Potential for full-time contract

Hands-on exposure to top fund managers

Job summary

Greenstone Equity Partners (SA) in Dubai seeks a recent graduate for a 6-12 month graduate trainee internship on the Partner Relations team. The program mirrors the responsibilities of a full-time analyst, offering exposure to top global fund managers across US, Europe and Asia.

You will prepare research, map prospective partners, assist due diligence, update CRM, and support webinars and marketing materials, with strong Excel and communication skills to drive value and learn quickly.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business or related field.
• Strong interest in financial services and investments.
• Proficiency in Excel and basic investment analysis concepts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare research reports on industry verticals, competitors, and related third parties.
• Review internal reports to identify product/investor fit opportunities.
• Map prospective fund manager partners for targeted strategies, sectors, and geographies.
• Build and update target lists of prospective Fund Manager Partners.
• Assist due diligence by reviewing investor materials and cleaning data.
• Update CRM with information on prospective and current partners.
• Assist with webinars and updating marketing materials.

Skills

Excel

Investment analysis

Communication

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Independent learner

Education

Undergraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business

Tools

Excel

Job description

*MUST BE ON STUDENT/PARENT/SPOUSE/GOLDEN VISA WITH 6 MONTH VALIDITY TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS ROLE*

About the Role:

Are you a recent graduate looking for a challenging, hands-on internship in the financial services industry? The largest fund placement firm in the Middle East is looking for passionate and driven individuals to join and support our Partner Relations team!

This hands-on, 6-12-months graduate trainee program is designed to offer the right candidate the responsibility and experience similar to that of a full-time analyst on the team. The projects, and day-to-day responsibilities will provide extensive exposure to the top global fund managers across the US, Europe, and Asia, as well insight into the regional investor universe.

This is the ideal opportunity for a driven, entrepreneurial, recent graduate looking for an all-encompassing, fast-paced, challenging role.

Job Tasks:

We are looking for someone to join Greenstone and support the team across a range of projects and assignments. Tasks that you would take ownership of would include:

• Prepare research reports on industry verticals, Greenstone's competitors, and other third parties to expand and evolve GSE's business.
• Review internal meeting reports to identify potential product/investor fit opportunities.
• Market map prospective fund manager partners for targeted strategies, sectors, and geographies.
• Build and update target lists of prospective Fund Manager Partners that Greenstone should approach.
• Assist the due diligence process by reviewing investor presentations and other investment materials, cleaning data, and conducting further research when needed.
• Update and maintain the CRM database with information relating to prospective and current fund manager partners.
• Assist with webinars, updating marketing materials, and other ad hoc projects when required.

Requirements to apply

Minimum Requirements:

• Undergraduate degree in Finance/Economics/Business (from a top global university preferred)
• Keen interest in the financial services and investments industry
• Some understanding of alternative investments e.g. Private Equity
• Proficiency in Excel and a fundamental knowledge of investment analysis
• Desire to learn and the commitment, attitude, and energy to take on challenges
• Excellent communication skills

Key Skills:

• Proficiency in Excel and a fundamental knowledge of investment analysis
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Extremely detail-oriented
• Independently driven
• Quick learner

What Can Greenstone Offer You?

• Insight into how an institutional Partner Relations team operates
• Unparalleled exposure to the top global fund managers across the US, Europe, and Asia
• Insight into the regional investor universe.
• Real responsibility and the opportunity to add real value to internal and external processes
• Consistent feedback from your Line Manager to improve your skills
• Reference from Line Manager
• Exceptional graduates will have the opportunity to be considered for a full-time contract if there is a vacancy

We are offering more than just an internship; it is a kick-start to a long a fruitful career in the investment and fund placement industry!