Global Private Equity Associate – Direct Investments (Abu Dhabi)

PER; United States; Remote; USD 49,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

PER is working with a leading investment manager seeking an Associate to join its direct private equity team in Abu Dhabi. The role provides exposure to all aspects of the transaction process in a sector-agnostic, globally oriented remit. You will source and evaluate opportunities globally, conduct due diligence, prepare memos and models, and report to senior management. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in top-tier M&A or private equity and must relocate to Abu Dhabi.

Qualifications

• Experience from a top-tier investment bank in M&A or private equity fund.
• Strong analytical and financial modelling skills.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree from a top university.
• Ability to relocate and be based full-time in Abu Dhabi.

Responsibilities

• Proactively source and evaluate investment opportunities globally across a broad range of sectors.
• Conduct thorough due diligence on potential investments, including financial analysis, market research, and competitive benchmarking.
• Prepare investment memos, presentations, and financial models for internal and external stakeholders.
• Provide regular updates to senior management on investment pipeline, portfolio performance, and market outlook.
• Work alongside other top-tier asset managers / private equity funds on co-investment opportunities.

Skills

Analytical skills

Financial modelling

M&A experience

Communication

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

PER is working with a leading investment manager seeking an Associate to join its direct private equity team in Abu Dhabi. The role provides exposure to all aspects of the transaction process in a sector-agnostic, globally oriented remit. You will source and evaluate opportunities globally, conduct due diligence, prepare memos and models, and report to senior management. Ideal candidates have 2–5 years in top-tier M&A or private equity and must relocate to Abu Dhabi.