Director - Private Equity

منذ 2 أيام

dubai, الإمارات العربية المتحدة Client of Michael Page دوام كامل

Interesting opportunityReporting to the FoundersOur client is a Dubai-based private investment group that manages a diversified portfolio of investments across multiple sectors The organisation is actively building a new media investment platform while overseeing a broad range of private investment opportunities and a substantial portfolio of operating businesses in the UK and the Middle East The environment is entrepreneurial fast-paced and highly commercial offering direct exposure to senior decision-makers and complex investment transactions

Job Description
  • Screen and evaluate investment opportunities across media private investments and portfolio company transactions
  • Build financial models and valuation analyses from the ground up including businesses with complex or informal financial information
  • Lead end-to-end due diligence processes including data room management advisor coordination reference checks and financial analysis
  • Structure and support negotiations on investment terms shareholder agreements earn-outs and commercial arrangements
  • Prepare concise investment papers and recommendations for senior stakeholders and investment committees
  • Manage transaction execution and support post-investment integration and value creation initiatives
  • Monitor portfolio performance prepare board and performance reporting materials and support refinancing acquisition and disposal activities
  • Develop and maintain relationships with founders management teams advisors and investment counterparties
  • Assess investment opportunities across a variety of asset classes and sectors providing commercial recommendations to senior principals
  • Support portfolio companies operationally where required including on-site business assessments and problem-solving initiatives

Interesting opportunityDirect exposure to the Co-Founder

A successful Investment Director should have:
  • 10-15 years' experience within private equity, principal investing, family offices, investment management or a related investment environment, focusing on media, technology or consumer sectors
  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Accounting, Business or a related discipline; advanced professional qualifications are advantageous
  • Demonstrated experience executing both minority and control investment transactions.
  • Strong financial modelling, valuation and investment analysis capabilities.
  • Proven ability to lead due diligence processes and manage complex transactions independently.
  • Experience working directly with founders, business owners and senior stakeholders.
  • Strong judgement, commercial acumen and decision‑making skills.