Senior Associate

Michael Page; Dubai; On-site; AED 300,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading regional investment firm is seeking a Senior Associate for their Private Equity team in Dubai. The ideal candidate will have 6-8 years of experience in private equity or M&A, with fluency in Arabic and strong financial analysis skills. This role involves leading the investment lifecycle and managing relationships with portfolio companies. Join a high-performing team focused on impactful investments across the GCC, offering excellent career progression and a dynamic work culture.

Qualifications

• Must be currently working in the UAE.
• Native or fluent Arabic language skills.
• 6-8 years of experience in private equity or M&A.
• Proven track record in executing transactions.
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead financial analysis, valuation, and modeling for potential investments.
• Support deal structuring, negotiations, and documentation.
• Conduct market and sector research focusing on GCC opportunities.
• Manage relationships with portfolio companies and contribute to value creation.

Skills

Financial analysis

Valuation

Modeling

Stakeholder management

Market research

Negotiation

Job description

• Opportunity to join a high-performing investment team with regional impact
• Exposure to end-to-end deal execution and strategic portfolio management

About Our Client

Our client is a leading regional investment firm with a strong track record in private equity across the GCC. Known for its dynamic and entrepreneurial culture, the firm focuses on identifying and executing high-impact investment opportunities in growth sectors. The team is expanding and seeking top-tier talent to support its continued success.

Job Description

As a Senior Associate in the Private Equity team, you will play a critical role in the full lifecycle of investments—from origination and due diligence through to execution and portfolio management.

• Leading financial analysis, valuation, and modeling for potential investments
• Supporting deal structuring, negotiations, and documentation
• Conducting market and sector research with a focus on GCC opportunities
• Managing relationships with portfolio companies and contributing to value creation initiatives
• Preparing investment committee materials and presenting findings
• Collaborating closely with internal and external stakeholders across the investment process

The Successful Applicant

• Must be currently working in the UAE (essential)
• Native or fluent Arabic language skills (essential)
• 6-8 years of experience in private equity or M&A
• Proven track record in executing transactions and managing portfolio companies
• Strong analytical and financial modeling skills
• Deep understanding of the GCC investment landscape
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
• A proactive, team-oriented mindset with high attention to detail

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to join a high-performing investment team with regional impact
• Exposure to end-to-end deal execution and strategic portfolio management

Contact

Zaynah Aboobaker

JN-112025-6877140