Private Equity Associate

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  • United Arab Emirates
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 5 days ago
Private Equity AssociateWe are working with a well-capitalised, highly active investment platform based in the GCC, focused on deploying long-term capital across private equity, growth investments, and strategic opportunities across the region and internationally.The platform operates with a flexible investment mandate, backing mid-market businesses and partnering closely with management teams to drive value creation. With a strong pipeline of transactions across sectors, they are looking to add a high-calibre Associate to their investment team.
The RoleAs an Associate, you will play a key role across the full investment lifecycle, working closely with senior stakeholders on sourcing, evaluating, and executing transactions.
Key Responsibilities:Support end-to-end deal execution (origination → closing → portfolio management)Build and review complex financial models and valuation analysisConduct commercial, financial, and strategic due diligencePrepare investment memos and IC materialsEngage with portfolio companies and management teams to drive performanceMonitor existing investments and support value creation initiatives
Candidate Profile3-4 years' experience within Private Equity (buy-side essential)Proven track record of transaction executionPrior exposure to the GCC marketStrong financial modelling and analytical capabilitiesExperience across one or more of the following sectors is preferred:Consumer / FMCGFinancial ServicesIndustrials / ManufacturingHealthcareBackground from a top-tier investment firm

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