Vice President, Private Equity, Global Fund UAE

About our client

We are working with a leading global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, backed by substantial long-term capital and an institutional mandate across private equity and real assets. The firm operates with a disciplined, committee-driven investment framework and partners closely with top-tier sponsors, advisors, and management teams globally. As the platform continues to scale, they are looking to appoint a Vice President to play a key role within their investment team.

• Supporting the team head in shaping investment views, capital allocation priorities, and portfolio construction decisions
• Leading evaluation of new investment opportunities, including underwriting oversight, valuation logic, scenario analysis, and portfolio impact assessment
• Guiding diligence and execution processes in coordination with internal teams and external advisors
• Leading industry, market, and thematic research to inform investment strategy and opportunity assessment
• Overseeing portfolio monitoring for designated investments, identifying performance trends, risks, and value-creation opportunities
• Preparing and presenting investment materials, portfolio reviews, and recommendations to Investment Committees and senior governance forums
• Providing day-to-day guidance and quality review of work produced by Associates and Analysts

• An experienced investment professional from an institutional investing, private equity or asset management background
• Strong background across investment evaluation, research, and portfolio oversight, with comfort operating in committee-led decision frameworks
• Commercial, analytical, and articulate, with the ability to engage confidently with senior stakeholders and external advisors
• Academically strong, with a degree in finance, economics, business, or a related discipline; professional qualifications (e.g. CFA, CAIA, ACCA) are advantageous