Senior Risk Advisor, Global Private Equity, Abu Dhabi, UAE

Jobs via eFinancialCareers; Abu Dhabi; On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global investment fund in Abu Dhabi is seeking an investment risk professional to enhance its risk platform. The role involves assessing risks for new deals, monitoring portfolios, and conducting in-depth analyses during critical periods. Candidates should have relevant experience in investment risk or data science, along with a degree from a prestigious university and preferred certifications like CFA or CAIA.

Qualifications

• Experience in investment risk within private equity or data science with portfolio modeling.
• Ability to review due diligence reports and financial models.
• Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Assess investment risk for new deals and portfolio monitoring.
• Conduct deep-dive risk analysis during crisis situations.
• Collaborate with investment teams for risk oversight.

Skills

Investment risk assessment

Portfolio monitoring

Risk analysis

Collaboration

Financial modeling

Education

Degree from a top-tier university

Masters or professional certifications (CFA, CAIA, FRM)

Tools

Bloomberg

Capital IQ

Power BI

Tableau

Preqin

Pitchbook

Job description

How to Apply

When you click apply, you will be redirected to the company's website. Please ensure you have completed the company's application process on their platform to fully apply.

About Our Client

Our client, a leading global investment fund based in Abu Dhabi, is looking to expand its investment risk platform. The fund deploys significant capital across direct investments, co-investments, and fund investments. You will work on high-profile projects across various asset classes.

What the job involves

• Assessment of investment risk associated with new deals on a standalone basis and their contribution to the risk of the associated pool.
• Perform regular portfolio monitoring in line with investment procedures.
• Conduct deep-dive risk analysis on sensitive investments and during crisis situations requiring additional analysis.
• Collaborate with relevant investment teams to balance risk oversight and advisory roles.
• Review due diligence reports, financial model assumptions, and investment memos for various transactions.

Who we are looking for

• Experience in investment risk within private equity, risk consulting with exposure to private assets, or data science with portfolio modeling experience.
• A degree from a top-tier university.
• Masters and/or professional certifications such as CFA, CAIA, or FRM are preferred.
• Experience reviewing due diligence reports, financial models, and investment memos.
• Knowledge of systems like Bloomberg, Capital IQ, Power BI/Tableau, Preqin, Pitchbook, etc.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Abu Dhabi.

You will be redirected to the company's website; you must complete the application on their platform to apply.