Associate - Direct Investments

About Us

Mubadala is a global and responsible investor with US$302+ billion assets under management, five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries. While creating sustainable financial returns for the Government of Abu Dhabi, we deliver impact and help find solutions to the world’s biggest challenges.

We aim to double the size of our portfolio over the next decade. For this, we need the very best talent at all levels who are looking to take on a new challenge to meaningfully support the growth of the business and contribute to the future of the UAE and the world.

We are looking for experienced and talented UAE Nationals to join our team and make a contribution to our business and impact. If you are looking for your next move, a career at Mubadala will provide you with an unrivalled opportunity for growth, development and success, while contributing to Mubadala’s positive impact on local and global communities.

Direct Investments executes global direct investments and actively manages a portfolio targeting growth-oriented companies across a range of sectors with strong fundamentals including technology, life sciences, consumer, financial services, energy and industrials & business services. Our primary geographical focus is North America and Europe, with selective investments in Asia.

What Will You Do

The Associate will help build Mubadala’s Direct Investing (primarily private equity) capability, including deal origination and execution activities and support in asset management activities. This is an opportunity to conduct international business in an entrepreneurial environment, within the global Mubadala platform.

Deal Execution

• Supporting deal sourcing and investment idea generation including identification of target companies and prospective partners
• Building financial models and conducting various quantitative analyses to assess business performance and to support views on valuation
• Leading operational activities related to deal execution including various diligence activities and interfacing with industry experts, management teams, and investment partners
• Developing the investment case / thesis and producing internal materials to present to the Investment Committee
• Supporting deal execution including negotiation and structuring, and development of term sheets and deal documentation
• Collaborating efficiently with cross-functional, multi-jurisdictional deal teams (e.g. Legal, Finance, Tax, etc)
• Build industry networks by attending industry events and conferences
  
  

Portfolio Management

• Supporting business planning activities (short and long-term planning) including strategy and objectives setting, annual budget development and corporate performance measures setting
• Monitoring existing investments by analyzing and reporting on portfolio companies’ financial results and engaging in value creation initiatives
• Monitoring and valuing investments through liaising with investment asset managers, reviewing investment performance reporting and updating asset management models
• Reviewing documentation to ensure content, completeness, accuracy and relevance prior to submission of periodic progress reports, statutory and disclosure requirements
• Coordinating / preparing internal and external portfolio communication including Investment Committee papers, asset reviews, client / fund updates and investor materials
• Updating and maintaining internal trackers
  
  

What Will You Bring

This role is prioritized for UAE Nationals as part of the Emiratization initiative.

• A bachelor degree holder in business management, finance, economics, or equivalent.
• Minimum of 4 years of work experience with at least 2-3 years of analytical finance / investing experience in investment banking or public / private direct investing in equity / credit
• Positive attitude that values both professional excellence and integrity
• Strong business acumen with experience in critically evaluating businesses and investment opportunities
• Quantitative skills and experience performing financial modelling and analyses (e.g., to assess business performance and support views on valuation)
• Ability to conduct market / business research, synthesize complex data and clearly communicate insights
• Ability to train, coach and supervise 1-2 Analysts
• Strong work ethic and team player who can manage multiple workstreams under time pressure as required
  
  

What We Offer You

A superior platform to grow your career including.

• A role that has social and financial impact
• Great working environment with talented colleagues
• Market leading pay and benefits including performance pay
• Hybrid working and wellness benefits to help you live your best work and private life.
• Opportunity to grow and develop through learning and experience.
• Excellent work culture enabled by our values of Accountability, Inspiration, Integrity & Partnership
  
  

By joining Mubadala you will have the opportunity to work with a leading global and responsible investor, which partners with the largest businesses and financial institutions in the UAE and world’s main markets. You get a truly global experience and work with some of the best practitioners in their fields.

Key Indicators

Abu Dhabi based.