IRIS Executives, UAE’s No. 1 Recruitment company in the Emiratization market is urgently looking for an Investment Associate to be based in Abu Dhabi.  (Only UAE Nationals will be considered for this role)

Our client is a prestigious leader in the government sector.

Job Title:                     Investment Associate

Reporting to:               Investment Manager
Supervises:                 ILP

Job Location:              Abu Dhabi

Working Hours:          from 7-9 am plus 8 hours

Remuneration:             Attractive

Benefits:                     Yearly Bonus, Education allowance of up to 30000 per child,
Medical insurance, ALT, car loan of up to 180000.

Job Scope:

The Investment Associate helps to facilitate and further its investments across sectors and industries. This position includes responsibilities for building and maintaining financial models, contributing to due diligence projects and supporting the Investment Directors in the assessment, structuring and negotiation of Private Equity Investments and Private Equity funds.

Job Responsibilities:
Private Equity Investments (Direct and Co-Investments) and funds

a. Prepare financial models and sensitivities, review external
sources of due diligence and support the Private Equity Group
in the assessment, structuring and negotiation of investments
b. Perform financial analysis, coordinate with advisors on due
diligence and work with third party managers where
appropriate
c. Support the Investment Manager and/or Investment Director on
the development of investment recommendations
d. Monitor and analyze existing investments in Portfolio
e. Maintain database of investment highlights of all prospective
and rejected investments

f. Maintain database of key terms and conditions of all
prospective and rejected investments
g. Conduct research into new or prospective opportunities to
assist the Investment Director or Chief Investment Officer in
screening and assessing opportunities

Monitoring of Investments/Management of Pools

a.Review periodical reports of private equity investment
managers/general partners and direct or co-investments.
Analyze fund manager’s estimate of fair values of each holding
and make valuation recommendations to the Investment
Director and/or Chief Investment Officer, as required.
b. Monitor accounting and performance calculations for each
investment to ensure proper determination of investment
performance.
c. Work with Operations personnel to ensure appropriate
accounting for investments performance, detect errors and
assist Operations in receiving all information it requires
from internal and external sources on a timely basis, including
financial statements and fair value estimates.
d. Monitor receipt of financial statements
from investee companies and fund managers in compliance
with agreements.

Education

1.  MBA is desirable
2. Bachelor’s Degree required.
3. Relevant professional certificates an advantage.

What if this role is not suitable to you?

Please note that we solely specialize in placing Emiratis and we will only be available to contact you for future roles if we have your CV registered.