A newly established and fast-growth investment management group based in Abu Dhabi is looking to hire an Associate/Senior Associate. Group\'s investment focus is emerging markets, particularly, Northern Africa, Eastern Europe, and Turkey, in the following sectors: infrastructure, energy, healthcare/pharma, financial institutions, mining, TMT as well as opportunistic investments in distress assets.
Assist in the targeting, evaluating and screening of new deal opportunities
Build and develop financial models to support investment activity
Prepare and deliver presentations to internal and external stakeholders on existing and prospective opportunities
Involvement in all aspects of the transaction process from origination to execution and portfolio management
Maintaining client and key stakeholder relationships
Building own network and relationships with relevant industry participants
Opportunity to be a part of a unique growth team|Great exposure
Minimum 3 years of professional investment banking / corporate finance / M&A / private equity at top institutions
Must be a fluent/native French Speaker
Experience in one or preferably several of the following industries: infrastructure, energy, healthcare/pharma, financial institutions, mining, TMT
Experience of working in one or preferably several of the following regions: Turkey, Eastern Europe, Africa, Ukraine
M&A transactions experience required (sell-side and/or buy-side) from the start of a process to the finish
Robust financial and analytical skill set, strong financial modelling & valuation skills, advanced Excel skillset as well as understanding of investment structuring and transaction execution
Able to collaborate effectively within a team
Strong research, problem solving and analytical skills. Attention to detail is critical
Good interpersonal and client management skills
Team player who enjoys a high performance culture
Reallocation to Abu-Dhabi
Bachelor degree from a reputable university. Additional qualifications such as CFA are an advantage
Our client is a Multi-Billion Dollar Private Equity in Abu Dhabi that invests across multiple sectors (Energy, Infra, Industrials, healthcare/pharma, financial institutions, mining, TMT, etc.) and are backed by one of the largest SWFs and royally backed organizations.
Competitive base and bonus
Collaborative and friendly team
Clear career progression and opportunity to "grow with the firm"