Requirements
The ideal candidate will have a blended investment and operational background with direct, hands-on exposure to portfolio management and asset performance improvement. Significant prior private equity investment experience, having acted as principal, is required, along with demonstrated experience in ports and logistics. Transaction-related experience, including due diligence, deal execution, financing, and co-investments, is also important.
Description
About our clientWe are working with a leading global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, backed by substantial long-term capital. What the job involvesLead and manage portfolio management activities for ports and logistics Own portfolio performance oversight - monitoring, reporting, and driving improvement across platform companies operational and financial performanceAct as a trusted, senior point of contact for platform company C-suite leadership, building strong working relationships to support strategic and operational prioritiesSupport the deal execution and M&A teams on due diligence, structuring, and closing of transactions and co-investments as neededPresent portfolio performance and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant investment/executive committeesPartner closely with the Head of Investments, Head of Capital Allocation, and other internal stakeholders across portfolio companiesWho we are looking forA blended investment and operational background - someone who thinks like an investor - with direct, hands-on exposure to portfolio management and asset performance improvementSignificant prior private equity investment experience, having acted as principal, is required Demonstrated experience in ports and logistics Transaction-related experience, including due diligence, deal execution, financing, and co-investments. While this is not an origination role, credibility in deal processes is importantExposure to both the Middle East and global markets is highly valued