Private Equity Associate

Senna; Dubai; On-site; AED 350,000 - 600,000; Full time

Job summary

A Dubai-based private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team. The role involves evaluating opportunities, performing financial models, and supporting deal execution across sectors.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years of investment banking experience, a strong M&A background, and a rigorous, analytical mindset, with the ability to work in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment. This is a high-responsibility role with exposure to sovereign wealth fund platforms.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of investment banking experience at a top global bank (UK/Europe preferred).
• Background in a generalist M&A team strongly preferred.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to assess investment opportunities across multiple industries.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across a range of sectors
• Support deployment of capital through rigorous financial analysis and due diligence
• Contribute to deal origination, structuring, and execution processes
• Prepare investment materials and recommendations for internal stakeholders

Skills

Investment banking experience

Financial modelling

Due diligence

Deal origination

M&A experience

Job description

Job Description

A global private equity firm is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in Dubai. This position offers the opportunity to deploy capital across multiple sectors within an active sovereign wealth fund platform.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and execute investment opportunities across a range of sectors
• Support the deployment of capital through rigorous financial analysis and due diligence
• Contribute to deal origination, structuring, and execution processes
• Prepare investment materials and recommendations for internal stakeholders

Skills & Experience

• 3 to 5 years of investment banking experience at a top 10 global investment bank based in the UK or Europe
• Background in a generalist M&A team strongly preferred
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical capabilities
• Ability to assess investment opportunities across multiple industries
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deal-driven environment

Requirements