Investment Associate

About The Role

A private equity firm is hiring an Investment Associate based in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE. The role spans two core areas: optimising the performance of the existing portfolio and evaluating new investment opportunities. The Associate will work closely with Investment Directors and VPs on analytical workstreams across M&A transactions, performance improvement initiatives, and investment committee processes.

Key Responsibilities

Portfolio Management

• Conduct industry and company research to support portfolio reviews and investment committee submissions.
• Build and maintain financial models, projections, and valuations for M&A transactions.
• Monitor and follow up on commercial and financial due diligence carried out by third-party advisors.
• Develop the analytical basis for performance improvement initiatives and support VPs and Directors in tracking implementation and impact.
• Interface with portfolio company management teams and external advisors.
  
  

New Investments

• Perform in-house due diligence research covering industry dynamics and target company analysis.
• Develop financial models and valuations for prospective M&A transactions.
• Coordinate with third-party advisors on commercial and financial due diligence workstreams.
• Work with the broader investment team to assess opportunities against economic objectives including infrastructure development, job creation, and GDP contribution.
  
  

Rating Support

• Provide periodic analytical support and commentary on government financial performance for the Rating department.
• Address rating agency queries accurately and in a timely manner, preparing all required supporting materials for submission.
  
  

Reporting & General

• Collate, consolidate, and submit management and operational information from portfolio companies in line with specified reporting templates.
• Respond to formal, informal, and ad-hoc information requests as required.
• Contribute to the preparation and presentation of Investment Committee and Portfolio Review Committee documents.
  
  

Skills & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or a related discipline.
• CFA designation or MBA from a recognised institution is an advantage.
• 3–6 years of M&A experience gained within a reputable investment bank or private equity firm.
• Proven ability to build financial models and lead end-to-end analytical workstreams covering industry dynamics and company performance.
• Strong comfort with quantitative analysis, handling large datasets, and producing high-quality presentation materials.
  
  

About Senna

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