Requirements
The ideal candidate is an experienced investment professional from a tier 1 private equity, institutional investing, or asset management background, with essential experience leading control/majority investments. A strong background in investment evaluation, research, and portfolio oversight is required, along with commercial, analytical, and articulate communication skills. An academically strong foundation with a degree in finance, economics, or business is necessary, and professional qualifications are advantageous.
Description
Job description / Role
Job Type
Full Time
Job Location
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Nationality
Any Nationality
Salary
Not Specified
Gender
Not Specified
Arabic Fluency
Not Specified
Job Function
Investment Management
Company Industry
Finance, Investment & Asset Management
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About our client
We are working with a leading global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, backed by substantial long-term capital and an institutional mandate across private equity and real assets. The firm operates with a disciplined, committee-driven investment framework and partners closely with top-tier sponsors, advisors, and management teams globally. As the platform continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a Vice President to play a key role within their investment team.
What the job involves
Supporting the team head in shaping investment views, capital allocation priorities, and portfolio construction decisions
Leading evaluation of new investment opportunities, including underwriting oversight, valuation logic, scenario analysis, and portfolio impact assessment
Guiding diligence and execution processes in coordination with internal teams and external advisors
Leading industry, market, and thematic research to inform investment strategy and opportunity assessment
Overseeing portfolio monitoring for designated investments, identifying performance trends, risks, and value-creation opportunities
Preparing and presenting investment materials, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to Investment Committees and senior governance forums
Providing day-to-day guidance and quality review of work produced by Associates and Analysts
Who we are looking for
An experienced investment professional from tier 1 private equity, institutional investing or asset management background
Experience leading control/majority investments is essential
Strong background across investment evaluation, research, and portfolio oversight, with comfort operating in committee-led decision frameworks
Commercial, analytical, and articulate, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and external advisors
Academically strong, with a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACCA) are advantageous
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