Investment Analyst, Origination, Middle East

Our Middle East team is growing, and we are seeking a driven individual to join our Origination team in Dubai as an Investment Analyst.

The Company

Plenary Middle East (part owned by ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign wealth fund) is a leading specialised developer of long-term public-private partnership (PPP) projects and sustainable infrastructure developments. Plenary's team is led by the most experienced infrastructure investment professionals in the market, complemented by origination, delivery, and asset management teams with extensive experience across finance, commercial, construction, facility operations, and public sectors.

Why work for Plenary Plenary is a people business. We look for high-performing professionals with a commitment to excellence in the procurement, delivery, and management of public infrastructure. We offer a work environment that rewards performance and a culture where our people can thrive professionally and personally. In keeping with our values, we encourage a diverse workplace built on respect and fairness.

The Position

We are seeking a proactive individual to join our Middle East team as an Investment Analyst, based in Dubai. As a part of our Origination team you will assist with developing, negotiating and structuring infrastructure projects, that position Plenary as a major participant in the infrastructure development market across the Middle East. More specifically, you will be responsible for:

• Undertaking the financial modelling of transactions
• Supporting the negotiation of complex financial structuring terms for infrastructure transactions
• Managing and supporting transactions through the research, due diligence, structuring, credit and documentation stages
• Liaising with financial institutions and external service providers to maintain strong working relationships
• Promoting and marketing Plenary Middle East as a major participant in the project finance market
• Building strong networks and close working relationships within the project finance industry
• Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of developments in project finance and ongoing changes to the regulatory environment

About You

The ideal candidate will demonstrate resilience and commitment to the role and be able to demonstrate commercial acumen and an understanding of the project finance process from end-to-end

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a financial, commercial, engineering or quantitative discipline
• High levels of motivation to work in a dynamic and rewarding environment
• Appropriate tertiary qualifications in a financial, legal, commercial, engineering or quantitative discipline. Academic transcripts (undergraduate and post-graduate) are mandatory when applying.
• Outstanding academic results
• Demonstrable interest in infrastructure development or development projects
• Experience with interpreting, breaking down and resolving complex problems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel ability and financial modelling skills
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; and
• Initiative, enthusiasm, drive and commitment.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please ensure your application includes:

• A current CV
• Your academic transcripts (undergraduate and, if applicable, postgraduate*)

Please note: applications submitted without academic transcripts will not be considered.

*For candidates with more than one academic transcript, the second transcript field may be used upon applying. If additional transcripts are required beyond this, please combine them into a single PDF and upload as one document.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be handled with complete confidentiality, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.