Job Summary:
EDECS is seeking an Investment Associate to support the planning, management, and optimization of EDECS's investment portfolio. The role will support the evaluation of new investment opportunities, conduct financial and commercial due diligence, and assist in transaction execution from initial assessment through closing. The ideal candidate is an experienced investment professional with strong analytical capability, high attention to detail, and the ability to communicate investment rationales clearly to senior stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Build and maintain detailed financial models for potential investments, including scenario and sensitivity analysis
- Apply valuation methodologies including DCF, comparable company analysis, and precedent transactions
- Assess capital structure options and value drivers to support investment recommendations
- Support due diligence by conducting market research, industry analysis, and financial statement analysis
- Identify key commercial, financial, and operational risks, and summarize findings clearly for decision-makers
- Benchmark companies, markets, and competitive landscapes to inform investment thesis development
- Demonstrate working knowledge and support valuation of LBO's, debt restructuring, EBLs, and equity raises
- Prepare teasers, investment memos, committee materials, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders
- Articulate investment rationale, key risks, mitigants, and value-creation plans with clarity and persuasion
- Coordinate with external advisors (legal, financial, tax, commercial) and internal stakeholders during execution.
- Support transaction documentation workflows (data rooms, diligence trackers, term sheets, model versions, approvals)
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business development and strategic initiatives
- Contribute to strategic decision-making by providing analytical insights and investment perspectives
- Maintain ongoing market and sector research to proactively inform investment strategy and pipeline development.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Must have at least 4 years of experience out of which 2 years experience in private equity or investment banking with a proven record of closed transactions
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, economics, or related field (CFA preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills; able to produce clear, decision-ready memos and presentations
- Solid understanding of transaction processes, deal documentation, and advisor coordination
- Flexibility and resilience in resolving issues and adapting to changing priorities in a fast-paced environment
About EDECS:
EDECS is a leading organization with 30 years of experience in marine constructions, infrastructure, earthworks, and transportation projects in Egypt and Saudi Arabia, employing more than 2,000 employees. The organization provides innovative, sustainable, and cost-effective solutions for a wide range of projects, delivering excellence and meeting the highest standards of quality, safety, and sustainability.
The organization has a strong presence in logistics projects, including high-speed and light-speed railways, railway stations, and commercial and administrative buildings. The organization also has extensive experience in earthworks, water irrigation, and yacht marinas. EDECS is a trusted partner for employers seeking to make a positive impact on the communities they serve.
