Head of Investment

Job Description

A new opportunity has come with a fast growing family owned holding firm located in the UAE. Our client is looking for a Head of Investment who will lead the operations of the Investments and portfolio team. He/She will carry out all activities relating to identifying, originating, assessing, analysing and tracking investment deals and also be responsible for any other deals as assigned by the CEO/Board of Directors. He/She has end-to-end for transactions, working under the guidance of the CEO and will also execute the responsibilities related to Portfolio Management.Keep abreast of latest developments in target markets and sectors to spot opportunitiesCultivate relationships with industry participants to source potential dealsPreliminarily identify investment opportunities and gather relevant information about the opportunityRoutinely bring investment opportunities to the CEO for his appraisal and decision-makingFollow the investment process in developing analysis & documentation for new deals based on the guidance of the CEOSupervise a team build financial models, gathering and analyzing data, and preparing presentations and researchDevelop Preliminary Investment Proposals (PIP) and Final Investment Proposals (FIP) for ongoing deals to present to the Investment CommitteeTrack progress of deals through the deal flow cycle and record status at various points in timeLead the diligence process and evaluate new investments, co-investments and secondary transactionsCoordinate all middle-office and back-office functions required to close dealsBased on the CEO guidance & approval, structure a deal, draw up the legal documentation and execute the investmentIdentify divestment opportunities for portfolio companies in accordance with goalsCreate divestment report and obtain divestment mandateSuccessfully execute divestmentsLiaise effectively with the external parties to perform tasks and serve as a single point of contact for interactions on ongoing dealsManage day-to-day functioning of the Investments & Portfolio Management teamsLead key functions such as administration, budgeting & finance, human resources management, etc.Review, monitor & analyze the performance of the financial investments of the company, including legacy investmentsConduct analysis of market data (e.g., curves, prices, volumes) used to value portfolio positionsMonitor risk exposure of the investment portfolio, inform CEO of risks outside of defined levels, carry out risk mitigation and management based on set guidelinesPrepare reports for the top management to inform about portfolio performance and aid decision-makingPrepare reports for shareholders or other stakeholders in order to provide necessary information on a case-by-case basisExecutes financial investment transactions as per CEO guidanceInvestment ScreeningManaging the process of establishing a new businessFinancial and Market Feasibility Study (including macro-economic analysis, market analysis, financial modeling, risk analysis and preparing report)Business Plan (including business idea development, macro-economic analysis, market analysis, operational and market strategies development, financial modeling, risk analysis and preparing report)Business Valuation (including macro-economic analysis, market analysis, Historical Financial Performance analysis, financial modeling and the report)Financial Due DiligenceCost Management StudyIdentify new business opportunities (consultancy projects)Review prospective client inquires and request for proposalPrepare the Technical and Financial Proposal for the Prospective ClientManage the execution of consultancy project for external clients (including management of project team, project budge, project billing, client relationship)Management the implantation of consultancy project from the client-side REQUIREMENTS: To be considered for this role, you need to meet the following criteria:At least 10 years of experience in Investment with exposure to various asset classes in a very diversified market within UAE, GCC, Europe, US and AsiaHighly preferred to have worked in a family owned business in the UAEExperience in identifying, sourcing and developing new investment opportunitiesRelevant professional experience in investments, private equityStrong practical experience in structuring, negotiating and monitoring investments and transactionsStrong understanding of and experienced in building financial models for valuations and financial returns analysisCFA / MS/ MBA / Masters in Finance from a top university is preferredInvestment certifications are a plusExcellent oral and written communication skills in English including a demonstrated ability to communicate ideas clearly and confidently with good presentation skillsCandidates who are based outside UAE are welcome to apply provided that you meet the above criteria.To view other vacancies we have, please visit our website www.blackpearlconsult.com

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About Company

Black Pearl is a progressive, dynamic and well structured HR solution provider
that offers permanent recruitment services, HR consultancy, psychometric assessments, coaching and also professional training services for clients from different corporate sectors in the Middle East.

Like a rare and unique black pearl, we consider our partnership with our clients and job seekers as a fine, precious and valuable encounter that needs to be affirmed, developed and supported with a strong commitment to deliver not only the right services but the best in the industry.

Our aim is to meet and exceed the expectations of our clients, strategically offering Black Pearl services that are customized to the unique requirements of our clients and job seekers alike, resulting in effectively achieving goals and all that is required in this ever evolving and competitive market.