Head of Investment

The Company

I am currently managing the search for our client, who is the leading Real Estate developer in the UAE, with a strong portfolio in the areas of retail, hospitality, and residential leisure developments and management.

We are looking for the Head of Investment to join the business in Ras Al Khaimah, with a previous experience working either in investment bank, brokerage, or family office in UAE or GCC.

The Role

Key responsibilities:

• Drafts internal fund investment proposals for approval of the Investment Committee
• Negotiation and execution of investment agreements and other transaction-related legal documentations
• Takes part in due diligence activities which include appraisal of company\'s past and projected financial performance
• Submits recommendations based on the results of the team\'s due diligence and analysis
• Bring a network to add/ bring deal follow to division
• Monitors ongoing financial performance of portfolio companies and funds and overseas the reviews of valuations
• Actively sources, researches, analyses and evaluates a variety of investment opportunities across (funds, direct, co-investments)
• Develops complex dynamic financial models
• Assists in negotiating, structuring, and completing fund documentations

The Person

Experience:  

• Master’s in commerce / MBA from reputed institute
• Bachelor\'s degree in finance or accounting
• Qualifications: CA/ CFA; CAIA – preferred
• 12-18 years’ experience, especially in public markets
• Prior experience of working either in investment bank, brokerage, or family office in UAE, GCC
• Outstanding knowledge of MS Office – Excel (advanced) Word, PowerPoint, outlook
• LANGUAGE: Must speak & write Arabic and English very well