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Persian Horizon - FZCO

About the RolePersian Horizon is expanding its Business Acquisition, Structuring, and Divestment unit across multiple industries.We are seeking a highly capable financial professional who can provide rigorous quantitative logic, defensible financial models, and structured investment analysis behind each transaction.This role works directly with Line Managers and the Head of Investment and sits at the core of transaction-level decision making.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Develop complete financial models (DCF, IRR, NPV)</li><li>Design downside, base-case, and upside scenarios</li><li>Conduct sensitivity analysis and stress testing</li><li>Perform deep P&amp;L, cash flow, and balance sheet analysis</li><li>Analyze cost structures, margin sustainability, and revenue durability</li><li>Evaluate ROI and capital structure implications</li><li>Support financial due diligence processes</li><li>Utilize AI and data tools for pre-analysis and accelerated review</li><li>Prepare structured Investment Memos for internal committee review</li><li>Provide quantitative support during acquisition or divestment negotiations</li></ul>Mandatory Requirements6&ndash;12 years of professional experience in one or more of the following:<ul><li>Corporate Finance</li><li>M&amp;A Support</li><li>Transaction Advisory</li><li>Investment Banking</li><li>Private Equity Analysis</li></ul>Additionally:<ul><li>Advanced Excel financial modeling capability (mandatory)</li><li>Hands-on valuation experience in private businesses</li><li>Direct exposure to financial due diligence</li><li>Ability to work with imperfect or incomplete data and construct defensible models</li><li>High numerical accuracy and structured analytical thinking</li></ul>Technology &amp; Analytical Capability (Important)Candidates must demonstrate the ability to use analytical technology to increase speed and precision, including:<ul><li>Practical use of AI tools in financial analysis</li><li>Experience working with data and visualization platforms</li><li>Building flexible, scalable financial models</li></ul>Power BI experience is considered a strong advantage.Preferred Qualifications<ul><li>CFA (Level 1 or Level 2)</li><li>MBA in Finance</li><li>GCC market exposure</li><li>Experience valuing private or founder-led businesses</li></ul>Expected Output<ul><li>Error-free financial models</li><li>Investment-grade analytical reports</li><li>Quantitative justification of acquisition or divestment pricing</li><li>Meaningful reduction of investment decision risk</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Exposure to real transaction execution</li><li>Growth within an expanding investment platform</li><li>Performance-based incentives aligned with deal success</li><li>Remote flexibility for qualified senior profiles</li></ul>Selection Process (Important)Shortlisted candidates will complete a structured evaluation phase:<ul><li>A Financial Modeling Case will be provided</li><li>A complete financial model must be submitted within 48 hours</li><li>A concise 2-page Investment Memo will be required</li></ul>Only candidates who successfully pass this stage will proceed further.Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED10,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Investment Analyst – Valuation

Role OverviewWe are expanding our acquisition analysis team.You will conduct detailed financial, operational and compliance analysis of businesses identified for purchase in Dubai.Your work directly supports final acquisition decisions.Core ResponsibilitiesFinancial Due Diligence:<ul><li>Validate P&amp;L, Balance Sheet and Cash Flow statements</li><li>Reconcile declared revenue against bank records</li><li>Verify VAT filings against transaction patterns</li><li>Assess payroll and supplier integrity</li><li>Normalize earnings (owner adjustments, one-offs, related party exposure)</li><li>Analyze working capital cycles and liquidity sustainability</li></ul>Operational &amp; Risk Review:<ul><li>Evaluate cost structure integrity</li><li>Assess rent and labor ratio sustainability</li><li>Identify owner-dependency and supplier concentration risk</li><li>Review license status and compliance exposure</li></ul>Deliverables:<ul><li>Structured due diligence report</li><li>Risk register summary</li><li>Valuation support model</li><li>Analytical memo for internal review</li></ul>Technology &amp; Analytical RequirementCandidates must be comfortable using technology to enhance analytical speed and precision.You should have:<ul><li>Advanced Excel modeling capability</li><li>Practical experience using AI tools for financial review or scenario testing</li><li>Experience working with financial datasets and analytical platforms</li></ul>Preferred:<ul><li>Power BI</li><li>Data visualization tools</li><li>Automated analysis workflows</li></ul>We value analysts who combine financial rigor with technological efficiency.Required Experience<ul><li>Minimum 4+ years in business acquisition analysis, valuation, transaction advisory, or brokerage analysis within UAE</li><li>Experience reviewing operating businesses for sale</li><li>Strong financial red-flag detection ability</li><li>Multi-source financial validation capability</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED10,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Senior Business Acquisition Analyst – Due Diligence & Valuation

The Personal Assistant to the CEO provides comprehensive administrative, organizational, and operational support to ensure the CEO&rsquo;s schedule, communications, and priorities are managed efficiently. This role requires exceptional organizational skills, discretion, and the ability to handle confidential matters while coordinating across departments and external stakeholders.Key ResponsibilitiesExecutive Support<ul><li>Manage and maintain the CEO&rsquo;s calendar, appointments, and travel arrangements.</li><li>Screen and prioritize emails, phone calls, and correspondence.</li><li>Prepare reports, presentations, meeting agendas, and documents for the CEO.</li><li>Coordinate meetings, conferences, and executive events.</li></ul>Communication &amp; Coordination<ul><li>Act as the primary point of contact between the CEO and internal/external stakeholders.</li><li>Liaise with senior management and departments on behalf of the CEO.</li><li>Follow up on action items and ensure deadlines are met.</li></ul>Administrative Duties<ul><li>Organize and maintain confidential files, documents, and records.</li><li>Take meeting minutes and track decisions and action plans.</li><li>Handle expense reports, invoices, and administrative tasks.</li></ul>Project &amp; Task Management<ul><li>Assist the CEO with special projects and strategic initiatives.</li><li>Conduct research and compile data for decision-making.</li><li>Monitor project timelines and provide progress updates.</li></ul>Travel &amp; Event Management<ul><li>Arrange domestic and international travel, accommodation, and itineraries.</li><li>Coordinate executive meetings, board meetings, and events.</li></ul>Required Skills &amp; Qualifications<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration or related field (preferred).</li><li>3&ndash;7 years experience as an Executive Assistant or Personal Assistant supporting senior executives.</li><li>Excellent organizational and time-management skills.</li><li>Strong written and verbal communication (English and Persian)</li><li>High level of confidentiality and professionalism.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and office tools.</li><li>Ability to multitask and work under pressure.</li><li>Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.</li></ul>Preferred Skills<ul><li>Experience supporting C-level executives.</li><li>Project management experience.</li><li>Familiarity with calendar management tools, CRM systems, or task management software.</li><li>Female Candidates prefered.</li></ul>Key Competencies<ul><li>Discretion and trustworthiness</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timeApplication Question(s):<ul><li>Are you an immediate joiner?</li></ul>Experience:<ul><li>Executive Assistant: 3 years (Required)</li></ul>Language:<ul><li>Persian (Required)</li><li>English (Required)</li></ul>Location:<ul><li>Dubai (Dubai) (Required)</li></ul>Work Location: In person

Personal Assistant to CEO - Persian Speaker

Role ContextPersian Horizon operates an active business acquisition division in Dubai. We evaluate and acquire operating businesses across multiple industries including retail, F&amp;B, services, trading, and specialized sectors.Before any acquisition decision, each business undergoes structured financial, operational and regulatory due diligence.We are hiring a Business Acquisition &amp; Valuation Manager to lead this function.This role directly influences capital deployment decisions.Role Scope &amp; AuthorityYou will:<ul><li>Lead end-to-end evaluation of businesses under acquisition review</li><li>Analyze companies across different sectors within the Dubai market</li><li>Validate financial statements against bank records, VAT filings and operational data</li><li>Perform earnings normalization and sustainability analysis</li><li>Assess working capital exposure, liquidity stress and cash flow integrity</li><li>Identify hidden liabilities and structural risks</li><li>Review trade license status, regulatory exposure and compliance positioning</li><li>Build valuation models using earnings-based and risk-adjusted approaches</li><li>Run scenario and sensitivity analysis</li><li>Structure detailed acquisition reports with clear Go / No-Go recommendations</li><li>Present findings to internal decision makers</li><li>Design and standardize internal due diligence frameworks</li><li>Supervise and mentor the Senior Acquisition Analyst</li></ul>Technology &amp; Analytical Capability (Mandatory)We expect strong technological proficiency.You must be able to:<ul><li>Use AI tools to accelerate financial analysis and assumption validation</li><li>Utilize data analysis platforms to extract insights from financial datasets</li><li>Build structured financial models in Excel (advanced level mandatory)</li><li>Apply technology to reduce review time while increasing analytical depth</li></ul>Experience with the following is highly valued:<ul><li>Power BI</li><li>Financial data visualization tools</li><li>Analytical automation tools</li><li>AI-assisted scenario modeling</li></ul>This is a high-performance analytical role. Manual-only analysis mindset is not sufficient.Required ExperienceApplicants must demonstrate:<ul><li>Minimum 6&ndash;8 years experience in business acquisition, M&amp;A, transaction advisory, or business brokerage analysis in UAE</li><li>Proven experience evaluating multiple types of operating businesses in Dubai</li><li>Experience issuing structured acquisition evaluation reports</li><li>Strong financial forensic capability</li><li>Deep understanding of UAE business risk landscape</li><li>Advanced valuation logic and capital decision modeling</li></ul>Manager-level candidates must have handled diverse business models in Dubai, not a single-sector exposure.Professional Standard<ul><li>Strategic analytical thinking</li><li>High skepticism toward seller-provided data</li><li>Strong independent judgment</li><li>Structured decision methodology</li><li>Confidentiality discipline</li><li>Ability to operate under capital decision pressure</li></ul>Application ConditionOnly professionals with direct UAE business acquisition evaluation experience will be considered.Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED10,000.00 per monthWork Location: In person

Business Acquisition & Valuation Manager

IMPORTANT &ndash; READ BEFORE APPLYINGThis is NOT a Social Media Manager or Instagram Admin position.If your experience is limited to posting content, managing captions, or basic page administration, please do not apply.We are looking for someone who can build and manage complete personal branding systems for a professional sales team.Applications that do not meet the below criteria will not be reviewed.About the RoleWe are building structured personal brand presence for our sales team across LinkedIn and Instagram.We require a senior-level specialist who can:<ul><li>Design positioning strategy for each salesperson</li><li>Build professional LinkedIn and Instagram presence</li><li>Develop content frameworks aligned with sales objectives</li><li>Train sales team on content communication</li><li>Oversee content production and publishing</li><li>Align social presence with lead generation goals</li></ul>This role requires strategic thinking, execution ability, and sales-oriented mindset.Core Responsibilities<ul><li>Create structured personal branding strategy for sales professionals</li><li>Optimize LinkedIn profiles for authority and positioning</li><li>Design Instagram growth and visibility framework</li><li>Develop content calendar aligned with sales funnel</li><li>Train team members on communication style and content positioning</li><li>Manage publishing workflow</li><li>Monitor growth and engagement performance</li><li>Coordinate design/video support if required</li></ul>Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)<ul><li>Minimum 5+ years experience in social media strategy and personal branding</li><li>Proven experience working with sales teams or business professionals</li><li>Strong understanding of LinkedIn positioning and B2B authority building</li><li>Ability to build systems, not just manage posts</li><li>Strategic mindset focused on lead generation</li><li>Strong communication and training capability</li></ul>If your experience is primarily content creation or page administration, do not apply.Preferred<ul><li>Experience building personal brands in investment, business, or corporate sectors</li><li>Access to design/video support team</li></ul>Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED8,000.00 per month

Sales Personal Branding & Social Infrastructure Lead

This Is a Highly Restricted RoleDo NOT apply unless you meet ALL mandatory criteria below. Applications that do not meet the requirements will not be reviewed.This is NOT:<ul><li>A sales role</li><li>A brokerage role</li><li>A business development role</li><li>An IT business analyst role</li><li>A general finance role</li></ul>This is a deep acquisition evaluation role.Mandatory Requirements (Non-Negotiable)You must:<ul><li>Have minimum 5 years experience in a Dubai-based Business Buying / Business Brokerage / SME Acquisition firm</li><li>Have worked specifically in business evaluation, not sales</li><li>Have minimum 7 years continuous residency in Dubai</li><li>Have hands-on experience evaluating UAE businesses for acquisition</li><li>Be able to independently analyze a business from zero to final acquisition recommendation</li></ul>If you do not meet ALL of the above, do not apply.Role ObjectiveYou will fully dissect a business before acquisition.Your work will determine whether Persian Horizon proceeds with purchase.You must extract and validate:<ul><li>Financial reality</li><li>Operational integrity</li><li>Regulatory exposure</li><li>Government compliance status</li><li>Sustainability of earnings</li><li>Hidden liabilities</li><li>Real working capital needs</li><li>Risk exposure</li></ul>The Acquisition Director will act based on your findings.Core ResponsibilitiesYou will independently perform:Financial Deep Analysis<ul><li>Full P&amp;L, Balance Sheet, Cash Flow validation</li><li>Bank statement reconciliation vs declared revenue</li><li>VAT filing verification vs actual activity</li><li>Payroll validation &amp; labor cost integrity</li><li>Supplier statement verification</li><li>Margin sustainability testing</li><li>Revenue manipulation red flag detection</li><li>EBITDA normalization (owner add-backs, one-offs, related parties)</li></ul>Operational &amp; Structural Review<ul><li>Cost structure integrity</li><li>Rent &amp; labor ratio sustainability</li><li>Capacity &amp; throughput analysis</li><li>Dependency risk (owner, supplier, landlord, key staff)</li></ul>Government &amp; Legal Exposure Check<ul><li>Trade license status &amp; activity validation</li><li>Fines / penalties exposure</li><li>Visa liabilities</li><li>Labor file status</li><li>VAT compliance history</li><li>Municipality or regulatory exposure (if applicable)</li></ul>Valuation &amp; Decision Modeling<ul><li>Earnings-based valuation ranges</li><li>Scenario &amp; sensitivity models</li><li>Working capital &amp; liquidity stress test</li><li>Go / No-Go structured recommendation</li><li>Risk register with mitigation pathways</li></ul>Mandatory Technical CompetenciesYou must demonstrate:<ul><li>Advanced Excel financial modeling</li><li>UAE SME valuation logic</li><li>Due diligence frameworks</li><li>Multi-source financial reconciliation</li><li>Cash conversion cycle analysis</li><li>Red-flag identification capability</li><li>Structured risk assessment methodology</li></ul>You must know UAE business-for-sale ecosystems and benchmarking methods.AI &amp; Analytical Tools RequirementYou must have practical experience using AI tools to:<ul><li>Support financial modeling</li><li>Validate assumptions</li><li>Perform scenario analysis</li><li>Extract insights from large financial datasets</li></ul>Applicants without AI-assisted analytical exposure will not be prioritized.Strong Advantage<ul><li>Power BI (very high value)</li><li>Structured due diligence tracker management</li><li>Experience preparing internal acquisition memos</li><li>Experience supporting transaction decision committees</li></ul>Personal Standard Required<ul><li>Extremely analytical mindset</li><li>High skepticism toward seller-provided data</li><li>Zero tolerance for financial inconsistency</li><li>Independent thinker</li><li>Detail-obsessed</li><li>Comfortable challenging incomplete documentation</li><li>High confidentiality discipline</li></ul>Application Instructions (Strict Compliance Required)Your CV must clearly state:<ul><li>Years living in Dubai</li><li>Years working in Dubai SME acquisition / brokerage firms</li><li>Your exact role (analysis vs sales)</li><li>Number of businesses evaluated</li><li>Tools used (Excel models, AI tools, BI tools)</li></ul>Applications without this clarity will not be reviewed.This is a strategic acquisition gatekeeper role. If you are not deeply experienced in evaluating UAE businesses for purchase, do not apply.Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED10,000.00 per month

Dubai SME Acquisition Evaluation Specialist

Persian Horizon is expanding its Investment Division and is seeking experienced telephone sales professionals to close high-value investment contracts.This position is designed for serious sales professionals who are confident in managing structured phone negotiations, guiding clients through financial decisions, and closing substantial agreements.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Manage and conduct structured sales calls with investment prospects</li><li>Present tailored investment plans aligned with client objectives</li><li>Assess client financial goals and guide the decision-making process</li><li>Handle objections professionally and negotiate effectively until closure</li><li>Maintain consistent follow-ups through to contract completion</li><li>Accurately update CRM records and manage sales pipeline</li><li>Achieve defined monthly sales targets</li></ul>Mandatory Requirements<ul><li>Minimum 4 years of proven sales experience (applications below this will not be considered)</li><li>Demonstrated success in high-ticket sales</li><li>Excellent spoken English (clear, confident, and persuasive)</li><li>Strong telephone negotiation and objection-handling skills</li><li>Target-driven mindset with discipline and consistency</li><li>Experience in investment, financial services, real estate, or business sales is preferred</li></ul>What We Offer<ul><li>Structured sales system and operational support</li><li>Professional onboarding and product training</li><li>Marketing support and established CRM infrastructure</li><li>Professional office environment in Dubai</li><li>Competitive base salary + uncapped commission structure</li><li>High income potential based on performance</li><li>This role is suitable for professionals who understand performance-based income and can consistently deliver results.</li></ul>Base Salary: AED 5,000Commission: 3&ndash;7% performance-based (uncapped)Team Override: Percentage on team production (if leading advisors)Profit Sharing: Long-term partnership option for senior executivesHigh performers in this role can exceed AED 60,000 &ndash; 120,000+ monthly, based on capital mobilization and deal performance.Job Type: Full-timePay: From AED5,000.00 per month

Senior Investment Sales Executive

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