Vice President, Investment Finance

Kerzner International Management; Dubai; On-site; AED 550,000 - 919,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading luxury hospitality company in Dubai seeks a Vice President of Investment Finance to drive strategic investment initiatives across its portfolio. The ideal candidate will have 12-15 years of experience in investment finance, including leadership roles in capital raising, and a Master’s degree in Finance or a related field. This position involves negotiating financing solutions and managing relationships with investors, ensuring alignment with the company's expansion goals.

Qualifications

• 12-15 years of experience in investment finance, corporate development, or investment banking.
• 5-7 years in senior finance leadership roles.
• Proven track record in complex financing transactions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investment finance strategy aligned with expansion goals.
• Structure financing options balancing risk and return.
• Lead financial due diligence for M&A opportunities.
• Build relationships with institutional investors and lenders.

Skills

Investment finance expertise

Leadership in capital raising

Financial modeling and valuation

M&A due diligence experience

Communication skills

Education

Master’s degree in Finance or related field

CFA, CPA, or equivalent certification

Job description

Vice President, Investment Finance (17165)

At Kerzner, we never settle. Through continued innovation, our team of pioneers push until the next level is achieved, and then to keep going. Our philosophy is simple - we go above and beyond to blow away our guests and colleagues. Good enough never is. For us, it is all about perfection and innovation. This is not simply our job, it’s our passion.

Our colleagues are at the heart of who we are and what we do. With an international team of over 10,000 colleagues and strong strategic growth on the horizon, we offer unrivalled career opportunities around the world. We are committed to providing our colleagues at all levels with opportunities to grow and develop within the organisation through personalised development plans and tailored succession planning. We invest in our communities to sustain the environment where we operate and minimise our own footprint. Whether it is through animal conservation, education or tree‑planting, we like to give back in as many ways as we can to help our communities flourish.

Job Summary

The VP, Investment Finance at Kerzner International serves as the primary finance resource for our Property Company (PropCo) operations, coordinating support from Operating Company Finance resources to drive strategic investment initiatives across our ultra‑luxury hospitality portfolio.

Reporting directly to the CFO, you will be responsible for developing and executing investment finance strategies that align with Kerzner’s aggressive expansion goals worldwide. You will lead financial due diligence for M&A opportunities, structure optimal financing solutions, and manage relationships with institutional investors, banks, and alternative lenders to secure required funding for property acquisitions, developments, and joint ventures.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute investment finance strategy aligned with the group’s expansion goals and growth objectives
• Structure financing options that balance risk, liquidity, and return on investment across all property developments
• Lead financial due diligence and structuring for potential M&A opportunities ensuring optimal capital allocation and risk management
• Lead financing negotiations for property acquisitions, developments, and joint ventures with institutional partners
• Secure debt financing, equity investments, and alternative funding sources to support strategic initiatives
• Support financial modeling, valuation analysis, and scenario planning for critical investment decisions
• Manage capital stack optimization balancing debt versus equity for each project to ensure financial sustainability
• Structure joint ventures and partnerships to optimize ownership and financing structures for maximum returns
• Build and maintain relationships with institutional investors, banks, private equity firms and alternative lenders
• Lead fundraising and capital sourcing initiatives to secure required fundings for strategic projects
• Identify PropCo requirements for support from OpCo Finance team and coordinate resource allocation
• Draw on Finance resources in OpCo to ensure all tasks and responsibilities are carried out effectively
• Serve as finance generalist helping with other ad‑hoc finance and accounting tasks as needed across the organization

Skills, Experience & Educational Requirements

• Minimum 12–15 years of progressive experience in investment finance, corporate development, or investment banking
• At least 5–7 years in senior finance leadership roles with direct responsibility for capital raising and deal structuring
• Master’s degree in Finance, Business Administration, Economics, or related field required
• CFA, CPA, or equivalent professional certification strongly preferred
• Proven track record in leading complex financing transactions exceeding $100 M+ in hospitality, real estate, or related sectors
• Deep expertise in debt and equity financing structures, capital markets, and alternative funding mechanisms
• Advanced financial modeling and valuation skills with proficiency in scenario analysis and risk assessment
• Extensive experience in M&A due diligence, deal structuring, and transaction execution
• Strong relationships with institutional investors, banks, private equity firms, and alternative lenders
• Expert knowledge of joint venture structuring and partnership optimisation strategies
• Outstanding presentation and communication skills with ability to influence C‑suite executives and external stakeholders
• Experience in luxury hospitality, real estate development, or asset management preferred

Our company is expanding faster than ever before. We are investing in the growth of our company, and that means we are committed to investing in you. Join a team that is open‑hearted, innovative, inclusive, and inspiring in spirit. We believe in making our guests happy beyond anything they have ever imagined. We wow them at every turn and create memories that will last a lifetime. You will be at the heart of this vision, constantly innovating to deliver amazing experiences and everlasting memories.