VP – Capital Investments & Financing

Aldar Group; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a seasoned finance professional to lead investment analysis and capital allocation. This role requires a strategic thinker with over 10 years of experience in a dynamic financial environment, particularly within publicly listed companies. You will manage critical financial planning initiatives, execute strategic company objectives, and promote a structured approach to investment evaluations. The ideal candidate will possess advanced financial modeling skills and a strong background in project management, ensuring effective communication and collaboration across departments. Join this forward-thinking firm and make a significant impact in shaping its financial future.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in strategic finance or investment in a publicly listed company.
• Proficient in financial modeling and investment evaluations.

Responsibilities

• Manage investment analysis and capital allocation for strategic initiatives.
• Support financial planning and analysis while ensuring compliance with policies.

Skills

Financial Analysis

Capital Management

Investment Evaluation

Financial Modeling

Project Management

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business

MBA or Master in Finance

CFA Professional Qualification

Tools

Bloomberg

Excel Financial Modeling

Job description

JOB PURPOSE

Manage critical functions related to investment analysis, capital allocation, and execute strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis.

Promote the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management.

Please note : this role is for a UAE National Only.

ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE

Investment Analysis

• Perform rigorous financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, and review of investment proposals by business lines (AM / DM).
• Support the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management.
• Identify key risk drivers of financial underwriting from feasibility models and commercial considerations of proposed transactions.
• Ensure investment submissions comply with Investment Framework policies.

Capital Allocation

• Execute periodic reviews of group return hurdles and cost of capital.
• Contribute to data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning.
• Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support dealings with credit rating agencies.
• Establish and periodically review group return hurdles and cost of capital.

Strategic Company Initiatives

• Support the origination of strategic initiatives (M&A, third-party capital raise – equity & debt).
• Manage preparation of pre-IC appraisals and coordinate with relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to the development of Investment Appraisals as part of the IC decision process.
• Execute live transactions, manage the transaction process, and liaise with counterparties and advisors.
• Consolidate input from various departments for the 5-year financial planning and assess its quality.
• Support strategic initiatives while assisting the team with financial planning & analysis.
• Manage the provision of financial outputs of the consolidated business plan.
• Assist in maintaining and improving detailed corporate financial models.

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Minimum of 10+ years of experience in a diverse financial environment, leading strategic finance, capital management, or investment in a publicly listed company with annual revenue of at least AED 3 billion.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

• Proficient in Bloomberg, Excel financial modeling (including DCF, DDM, real estate, public trading comparables, precedent transactions, merger modeling), and accounting.
• Strong presentation and communication skills.
• Excellent project management skills; self-starter with initiative to lead execution work.
• Good team and interpersonal skills with a strong work ethic.
• Conflict resolution and management skills for field conflicts.
• Ability to plan, execute, and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget.

QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics, or business; MBA or Master in Finance from a top-ranked school.
• Professional qualification e.g., CFA.

KEY RESULT AREAS

• Quality, frequency, and effectiveness of reports to management.
• Achievement of target shareholder composition (investment style, concentration, diversification).
• Effective input into business planning and investment analysis.