Senior Investment Analyst, Hedge Funds and Public Markets

Key responsibilities

• Research private and public markets to identify trends, generate investment ideas, and provide insights into portfolio construction and capital allocation.
• Contribute to the sourcing and origination of investment opportunities globally through an extensive network of fund managers/GPs ("managers"), advisors, research firms and own contacts at investment conferences and AGMs.
• Keep track of investment opportunities, maintain investments pipeline and update forward calendar.
• Evaluate prospective investment opportunities, including fund manager analysis, track record evaluation, benchmarking, financial modelling, valuation, industry research and sensitivity analysis.
• Participate in due diligence meetings with managers and reference calls.
• Develop clear analysis and research presentations to communicate findings to management to make recommendations on investment opportunities.
• Continuously monitor portfolio performance, ensure investments are complying with the investment policy mandate and objectives and investigate and recommend action when not the case.

• Excellent analytical and quantitative skillset with an ability to collect and analyze information, problem-solve, and exercise judgement when guiding towards conclusions. Familiarity with AI use in an office context and software tools will be an added advantage.
• A team-player, with maturity, integrity and the ability to engage with senior counter parties and stake holders.
• Good communication skills with the ability to express views and complex subjects clearly and succinctly.
• Ability to demonstrate initiative and work independently; aptitude to self-direct and set priorities, whilst being resilient and able to cope well under pressure.

• 5-10 years of relevant experience at a leading family office, fund of funds, secondaries firm, investment bank, consulting firm, or investment manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in economics, finance, mathematics, engineering or science preferred.
• CFA preferred, MBA or accounting qualification would be an advantage.

This is an opportunity to join a tightly knit team of investment professionals managing a global portfolio of funds (excluding the MENA region). The position will be based in Dubai, UAE, and will be offered a competitive compensation package.