Hays is partnering with a leading financial institution to hire a Private Equity Associate for their investment team. This is a critical, execution-oriented role that offers exposure to high-impact transactions and portfolio management. The position is based in Dubai with frequent travel to Riyadh, KSA, and there is also the possibility to be based in Riyadh.
Responsibilities:
- Support the full investment lifecycle: deal sourcing, due diligence, execution, and portfolio management.
- Build and maintain complex financial models for valuation, LBO analysis, and scenario planning.
- Conduct industry and company research, prepare investment memos, and assist in structuring transactions.
- Collaborate with senior team members to manage multiple workstreams and ensure timely execution.
- Engage with portfolio companies to monitor performance and identify value creation opportunities.
Requirements:
- Experience: 46 years total, including 23 years in investment banking (M&A, Leveraged Finance), management consulting, or transaction advisory at a leading firm. Prior private equity experience is a strong plus.
- Language: Fluency in English and Arabic (written and spoken) is mandatory.
- Technical Skills: Expert-level proficiency in financial modeling, valuation techniques (DCF, comparables, precedents), and LBO analysis.
- Strong understanding of accounting and corporate finance principles.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint; familiarity with CapIQ, PitchBook, or similar databases.
- Ability to manage multiple complex workstreams independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Willingness to travel extensively to KSA.
