Investment Analyst / Senior Analyst

Oman Investment Authority; Muscat; On-site; OMR 18,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Oman Investment Authority in Muscat is seeking an Investment Analyst/Senior Analyst to support the end-to-end investment process for Rakiza, including deal sourcing, due diligence, financial modelling, investment execution and portfolio monitoring.

You will conduct fundamental analysis of targets, build and review complex cash-flow models, assess valuation and risk, and coordinate with Legal, Finance and ESG to ensure efficient transaction delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master in Business, Finance, Accounting, or related major.
• CFA certificate preferable.
• 2-4 years of experience in infrastructure investment, private equity, project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, or related field.
• Experience across investment lifecycle from due diligence to exit.
• Exposure to energy, utilities, transport, telecoms, or social infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Support investment Origination and Evaluation activities including deal sourcing and market intelligence.
• Build, maintain and review financial models for infra investments with cash-flow forecasts and valuation analyses.
• Manage due diligence workstreams and coordinate with Legal, Finance, Operations, and ESG teams.
• Prepare memoranda and present findings to Investment Committee with supporting analysis.
• Monitor portfolio performance and contribute to value-creation plans.

Skills

Investment analysis

Portfolio management

Valuation

Financial modelling

Cash-flow analysis

Scenario testing

Education

Bachelor/Master in Business

CFA (preferred)

Tools

Financial software

MS Excel

Job description

The Investment Analyst Senior Analyst plays an important role in supporting the end-to-end investment process of Rakiza including deal sourcing due diligence financial modeling investment execution and portfolio monitoring The role contributes to value creation across a diverse portfolio of infrastructure investments and supports strategic initiatives aligned with the Fund s growth and long-term objectives

Investment Origination and Evaluation

• Conduct fundamental analysis of target companies and infrastructure assets including a detailed financial performance overview industry dynamics competitive positioning regulatory frameworks and relevant macroeconomic trends
• Search and evaluate potential investment opportunities that would fit the Fund s investment strategy
• Proactively engage with investment partners LPs fund managers advisors and banks to support deal sourcing and gather market intelligence

Financial Modelling and Valuation

• Build maintain and review financial models for infrastructure investments including cash-flow forecasts financing structures valuation analyses sensitivity assessments and scenario testing
• Test investment returns using logical valuation methodologies and key measures such as IRR NPV cash yield and investment multiples
• Evaluate key commercial operational financial and macroeconomic assumptions and assess their impact on investment performance
• Ensure that financial models and investment analyses are up- to date accurate and documented

Due Diligence and Transaction Execution

• Manage assigned due diligence workstreams and support the overall due diligence process coordinating with commercial technical legal financial tax insurance and ESG advisors
• Review due diligence findings identify key investment risks and recommend useful risk-mitigation measures
• Coordinate with internal functions including Legal Finance Operations Compliance and ESG to ensure efficient transaction execution and post-investment integration

Investment Committee and Stakeholder Reporting

• Support in drafting investment memoranda financial analyses presentations and other internal approval documentation in coordination with investment team members
• Present investment findings recommendations and investment theses to the management team and the Investment Committee Respond to questions and provide supporting analysis during Investment Committee discussions

Portfolio Management and Value Creation

• Monitor financial and operational performance of portfolio companies in comparison with approved investment plans budgets different investment cases and KPIs
• Analyse portfolio companies financial results cash flows operational performance and emerging risks
• Support periodic portfolio reporting and valuation updates
• Support the development and monitoring of value-creation plans including revenue enhancement cost optimization capital structure improvements and operational efficiencies

Team Contribution

• Actively collaborate with the junior trainees and junior Investment Team members Share continuous improvement suggestions of current investment processes financial models and reporting templates Undertake ad hoc analysis and provide additional support to the Investment Team as required

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Master's Degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, or a related major.
• CFA Certificate is preferable.
• 2-4 years of experience or 4-6 years of related experience in infrastructure investment, private equity, project finance, investment banking, corporate finance, transaction advisory, or a related field.
• Experience in supporting transactions throughout the investment lifecycle, from initial evaluation and due diligence through portfolio management and exit, is an advantage.
• Exposure to infrastructure sectors such as energy, utilities, transport, telecommunications, or social infrastructure is preferred.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of investment analysis, portfolio management, corporate finance, valuation, and transaction structuring.
• Outstanding financial-modelling skills, including the ability to build and review detailed cashflow, valuation, financing, sensitivity, and scenario models.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, accounting principles, capital structures, and investment return measures.
• Ability to analyse financial, commercial, operational, and market information and translate it into clear investment recommendations.

Behavioral Skills

• Passionate about Infrastructure Investments and Private Equity.
• Able to manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines in a fast-paced investment environment.
• Committed and able to take ownership of assigned tasks and projects proactively.
• Able to give constructive feedback, and able to negotiate with different stakeholders.
• Collaborative and able to work effectively across diverse teams.