Associate, Infrastructure

Overview

General Atlantic is a leading global investor with more than four and a half decades of experience providing capital and strategic support for over 830 companies. Established in 1980, General Atlantic partners with visionary founders and investors to build dynamic businesses and create long term value. The firm leverages patient capital, operational expertise, and a global platform to support a diversified investment platform spanning Growth Equity, Credit, Climate, and Sustainable Infrastructure strategies.

General Atlantic manages approximately $123 billion in assets under management, inclusive of all strategies, as of December 31, 2025, with more than 900 professionals in 20 countries across five regions. For more information, visit:

About Actis

In October 2024, General Atlantic acquired Actis, which now operates as its Sustainable Infrastructure business alongside its existing strategies in Growth Equity, Credit, and Climate. Actis is a global investor in sustainable infrastructure, delivering competitive returns for institutional investors and measurable positive impact for the countries, cities and communities in which it operates. Actis invests in structural themes that support long-term, equitable growth in defensive, critical infrastructure across energy transition, digitalization transition, and supply chain transformation.

Since inception, Actis has raised $26 billion to invest in a better tomorrow. Actis is a signatory to the United Nations backed Principles for Responsible Investment (UNPRI). Learn more .is.

Working as a key member of the Actis Long Life Infrastructure team and based in Dubai, this person will support the team on Actis  MEA investments. The candidate will screen new investment ideas/strategies, conduct preliminary and final investment reviews of prospective opportunities, and engage with project developers, project partners, financial institutions and consultants on matters related to financial performance. The candidate will assist a deal leader in all aspects of transaction origination, diligence, execution and asset management.

Working within an investment team to ensure the greatest impact on value for GA Actis and our investors. Assignments include:

• Financial modelling to evaluate new investment opportunities
• Carry out market research through review of third-party research reports, analyze market trends by conducting primary research and visiting competing projects/assets. Actively contribute to sector initiatives, become a knowledge resource for sector insights and expertise.
• Conduct due diligence in support of transactions under the direction of the senior investment team members
• Prepare screening memos, investment committee memos for new investments and exits
• Review legal contracts including financing/investment documentation thoroughly, identify areas of transaction risk and potential mitigation strategies
• Assist the team in all matters related to deal closing, including deal documentation, finance documentation and structuring
• Support business planning with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners for assets in the portfolio, actively review the business plans on an annual and quarterly basis
• Proactively work with the management teams, sponsors and operating partners to identify risks ahead and develop mitigation strategies
• Assist the investment manager with portfolio/asset management of assigned project(s), including debt financing, operational improvement initiatives, management recruitment, and exit planning
• Prepare quarterly investment reports and valuation reports for projects for review by the investment manager

Other

• Work in partnership with global specialists (e.g. Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance) and sector teams
• Additional responsibilities include participation in Actis-wide projects or initiatives

• 3-4 years Analyst or Associate level knowledge gained within a private equity firm, investment bank, or top-tier management consulting environment
• Strong analytical skills, including financial modelling & valuation
• Proactive, self-starter; highly organised and focused with an ability to drive initiatives through to completion
• Excellent research, writing and communication skills
• Collaborate effectively with others, including senior managers and external parties
• Strategic, analytic, and numeric thinking capability
• Strong communicator with an ability to influence others in a positive way
• Prior sector exposure to infrastructure is an advantage
• Fluency in Arabic and English essential

General Atlantic offers a robust reward program to all employees that supports you and your family, including medical insurance, retirement savings contributions, mental and physical health resources and an equal pay program. Additional reward programs, such as annual discretionary bonuses and long-term incentive programs, are available for eligible employees as recognition for…