VP/Director - Direct Investments

• Great scope for growth
• Multibillion dollar investment vehicle

About Our Client

Our client, based in Dubai is a one of the largest investment vehicles and invests globally across various sectors and asset classes.

Job Description

The VP/ Director will effectively lead origination and execution and will be involved in portfolio management and strategic exit readiness. They will be responsible for the following:

• Analyse investment opportunities against investment criteria and evaluate key drivers and commercial assumptions
• Lead diligence on financial modelling of structures & returns for investment opportunities
• Lead commercial due diligence on investment opportunities, and assist the team in managing and reviewing the work of third party due diligence (e.g. financial and legal)
• Lead the preparation of the Investment Memorandum for review by the Investment Committee
• Develop business specific knowledge and an understanding of how value is created within a business
• Contribute to the sourcing of new investment opportunities
• Lead the team in structuring and managing exits

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Minimum of a bachelor's degree in from a well reputed university, CFA preferred
• Minimum of 7 years' of relevant work experience - this will be most recently on the buy-side either in PE or in a Corporate Development role with prior Bulge Bracket Investment Banking experience as a plus
• Be familiar with financial modelling- DCF, M&A Models, Accretion Dilution Analysis, Comparables Analysis & other forms of valuation along with Waterfall fee structures (implying advanced Excel skills).
• Ability to relocate to Dubai
• Strong communication skills and stake holder management experience is required
• Well organized and detail oriented

What's on Offer

Tax-free income, exceptional exposure

Where specific UK qualifications are required we will take into account overseas equivalents. All third party applications will be forwarded to Michael Page.

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