Private Equity Associate
Our client is a rapidly growing, Abu Dhabi-headquartered alternative investment manager with over $100bn in assets under management. Launched this decade, the firm has scaled at a pace few global peers have matched, building out a full private markets platform spanning private equity, credit and special situations, growth venture, climate investing and public markets. The firm has north of 300 people globally, and has hired selectively from leading blue chip private equity funds and bulge bracket Investment banks.
Role Overview
The Private Equity team, comprising 28 professionals from Analyst to Partner level, is responsible for large-cap buyout, co-control and minority investments. The mandate currently spans traditional, high-volume sectors, with a European (rather than US) geographic focus, and is expected to narrow as the team's sector expertise and track record develop. The firm is seeking to hire an Associate to join this team in Abu Dhabi.
Key Responsibilities
- Support origination, screening and evaluation of new investment opportunities across buyout, co-control and minority transactions
- Lead financial modelling and valuation analysis across live transactions
- Prepare investment committee materials and management presentations
- Coordinate and manage due diligence work streams, including commercial, financial and legal advisors
- Support portfolio company monitoring and value creation initiatives post-investment
- Work directly with senior deal team members, including Partner-level investment professionals
Candidate Requirements
- 2–4 years of experience in investment banking (candidates with private equity experience will also be considered)
- Strong academic record from a leading university
- Advanced financial modelling and valuation skills
- Demonstrated top-quartile performance within current/previous team
- Willingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi; visa sponsorship provided
- For candidates already in a buy-side or second role, this position must represent a clear step up in scope and seniority
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