About our client
Our client is a well-established investment firm seeking to expand its high-calibre private equity team in the Middle East by adding an experienced professional to focus on co-investments, secondaries, and fund-of-funds (FoFs).
What the job involves
This position sits within the private markets investment team, where you will play a key role in supporting the firm's global private equity fund and co-investment activities. The team invests has significant capital to deploy across leading PE funds and direct opportunities globally, spanning a range of sectors and geographies.
- Support senior team members in defining and executing investment strategies
- Contribute to co-investment, secondaries, and fund investments that enhance the long-term financial sustainability of the fund
- Assist in managing the investment programme through analysis, monitoring, and evaluation of assigned portfolios
- Conduct due diligence and maintain strong market awareness of investment managers and co-investment opportunities
- Prepare research and analysis to support investment recommendations and portfolio decisions
- Draft investment memos and recommendations for the selection and removal of external managers
- Collaborate with operations and reporting teams to ensure timely and accurate completion of all monitoring and reporting requirements
Who we are looking for
- Proven experience in private equity fund investing, co-investments, or secondaries
- Strong analytical and financial modelling skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities; a collaborative team player
- Self-motivated and adaptable, with a hands-on approach suited to an entrepreneurial, high-performance culture
- Willingness and ability to be based full-time in the UAE
