Senior Associate, Government Affairs

Mubadala is a leading global and responsible investor with $385 Billion AUM, five global offices and business investments in 50+ countries. While creating sustainable financial returns, 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.

Find out more about how you can add value to our business.

• The role will work closely with Government Affairs leadership to shape strategic priorities, support executive decision-making, and drive engagement across key internal and external stakeholders.
• Acting as a trusted advisor, the successful candidate will provide strategic insight, develop executive-level content, oversee complex stakeholder engagements, and contribute to the continued development and maturity of the Government Affairs function.

• Partnering closely with leadership to support strategic priorities, decision-making, and stakeholder engagement activities.
• Preparing executive-level presentations, briefing materials, reports, and strategic communications for senior stakeholders.
• Conducting research and analysis on geopolitical, economic, government, and investment-related developments to support leadership decision-making.
• Developing country reports, leadership briefs, and strategic insights by synthesizing complex information into clear and actionable recommendations.
• Supporting engagement with local and international stakeholders, including government entities, strategic partners, and investment platforms.
• Driving collaboration and alignment across Investment Platforms, Corporate Functions, and international offices.
• Leading strategic projects and special initiatives on behalf of the Government Affairs function.
• Enhancing reporting frameworks, governance processes, and management information to support effective decision-making.
• Advising on best practices and continuous improvement opportunities to further strengthen and mature the function.
• Supporting the development and mentoring of junior team members while fostering collaboration and knowledge sharing across the team.

• Relevant years of professional experience in strategy, economics, international affairs, public policy, finance, investment management, or a related field.
• Strong business, commercial, and investment acumen with the ability to analyse complex issues and provide strategic recommendations.
• Demonstrated experience supporting senior executives and leadership-level stakeholders.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including experience preparing executive reports, briefing materials, and presentations.
• Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience engaging with a broad range of international and multicultural stakeholders.
• Strong stakeholder management, influencing, and relationship-building skills.
• High levels of professionalism, discretion, maturity, and sound judgement.
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A collaborative mindset with experience developing and…