Private Equity Associate

Flynn and Chase; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading investment platform in the Middle East is seeking an experienced investment professional with 2–3 years of expertise in private equity or investment banking. The role involves deal origination, due diligence, and portfolio management. Candidates should possess strong financial modelling skills and be fluent in Arabic and English. This is a hands-on opportunity with potential for long-term career progression within a growing private equity setting.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in private equity, growth equity, investment banking, or management consulting.
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills.
• Fluent in Arabic and English.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess potential investments across the GCC and MENA region.
• Develop detailed financial models and valuations.
• Support operational and strategic initiatives across portfolio companies.

Skills

Financial modelling

Valuation skills

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Relationship management

Job description

Overview

Our client is a leading investment platform in the Middle East, managing a diversified portfolio across venture and growth capital. Following the success of its early-stage funds, the firm is now expanding into a new private equity strategy aimed at supporting growth and buyout opportunities across the region. With strong institutional backing and active fundraising for its new vehicle, the platform combines deep local relationships with a hands-on approach to value creation in technology, financial services, and digital infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Deal origination and sourcing: identify and assess potential investments across the GCC and wider MENA region, particularly within technology, fintech, and software sectors
• Due diligence and execution: develop detailed financial models, valuations, and market assessments; coordinate commercial, financial, and legal due diligence processes
• Portfolio management: support operational and strategic initiatives across portfolio companies, drive growth levers and performance improvement
• Sector research: monitor regional trends in tech and innovation, prepare investment memoranda and internal committee materials
• Fund development: contribute to the strategy and positioning of the new private equity vehicle and support investor materials for fundraising

Candidate Requirements

• 2–3 years of experience in private equity, growth equity, investment banking, or management consulting, ideally with exposure to technology or digital sectors
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with proven transaction execution experience
• Knowledge of enterprise software, fintech, or digital business models preferred
• Fluent Arabic and English required
• Analytical and entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to work independently in a fast-moving environment
• Strong communication and relationship management skills, comfortable interacting with senior stakeholders and management teams

Opportunity

• Join a growing private equity platform with a mandate to deploy capital in high-growth markets
• Exposure to regional tech-driven investments and active value creation strategies
• Hands-on role in building and shaping a new fund with institutional backing
• Long-term career progression within an expanding regional investment ecosystem