Job Description

Role: Senior Associate/ Associate Location: Dubai,The United Arab Emirates Visa Status: The successful candidate will require their own right to work in the UAE. The Company will not provide employment sponsorship. About Harmony Capital Investors: Harmony Capital is the Investment Manager of Jade Road Investments Limited, a London-quoted investment company focusing on delivering long-term income and capital growth to shareholders through a diverse portfolio of pan-Asia investments. With a dedicated team of investment professionals with extensive Asian expertise and a global perspective,
Harmony Capital sources predominately private opportunities and has created a strong pipeline of income-generating assets from investments in industries such as renewable energy, healthcare, technology and real estate across the globe. Description of the Role The Senior Associate/Associate will lead a team of investment analysts and interns supporting origination, deal execution and portfolio management functions, as well as managing the workflow of the team and updating senior management on a timely basis. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring a high standard of quality control and supervision while all projects are carried out to the Company's highest standards. Key Tasks / Area of Responsibility Deal Origination: - Initiate new deal flow for the Company's various investment vehicles based on their respective mandates. Valuation: - Conduct detailed valuation work on companies as directed by Managing Directors, delegating to other team members as appropriate. - Tasks will include detailed financial modelling/forecasting, discounted cash flow analysis, enterprise valuation, and comparative analysis. - Conduct detailed return analysis on investment opportunities for utilisation by the Company's senior personnel in the investment decision-making process. Due Diligence: - Lead deal teams in conducting due diligence on specific investments. - Interface and coordinate with sell-side brokers, advisors and research analysts to ascertain facts about a particular investment opportunity as appropriate. - Review legal agreements, bond documents, banking agreements and securities documentation necessary for investment analysis. - Compile investment documents including term sheets, financial models and detailed investment memos. - Present and discuss detailed investment memoranda to the Company's senior personnel. Investment Execution: - Coordinate amongst external advisors (financial, legal, tax, commercial) and internal functional teams (investment, operations, marketing) to complete investments as approved by the Company's senior personnel. Post Investment Management: - Coordinate ongoing analysis, monitoring and reporting on existing and future investments, including review of monthly management reports and Board information packs. - Write and present structurally sound proposals and plans for the enhancement of ongoing investments, calling upon resources within the Company and its external network where appropriate. Business Development: - Look to improve and expand on the Company's various activities which include asset management, principal investment and financial advisory. - Execute and manage business initiatives as instructed by the Company's senior personnel. Team / Office Management: - Monitor and mentor analysts and interns. - Other duties as directed. Experience Required: - 3-5 years in an investment banking/private equity/family office. - Educated to degree level. - Industry qualifications an advantage e.g. CFA. - Demonstrable investment management experience an advantage. - Experience in building and maintaining strong relationships with various stakeholders of investee companies. - Experience working collaboratively and flexibly as part of a remote global team an advantage. Skills Required: - Financial modelling. - Investment analysis and presentation. - Project management and organisation. - Excellent English verbal and written communication. Compensation: - Base Salary: TBD based on Market Levels commensurate with the experience of the successful candidate - Bonus: Discretionary - Carry + Incentives: High performing individuals receive carry and other incentives linked to the investment vehicles and funds managed by Company. - Benefits: The Company offers benefits based on seniority which include contributions to professional development and the individual's well-being. Job Type: Full-time