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Autonomous Investment In Commercial Enterprises and Management LLC

<p><b>Role Summary</b></p><p>The Finance &amp; Investment Manager will be responsible for leading the Group&rsquo;s financial strategy, taxation compliance, investment analysis, treasury management, and internal financial controls.</p><p>This is a senior strategic role above the Assistant Manager &ndash; Accounts &amp; Finance position and will supervise and guide the finance department while maintaining oversight across subsidiaries and new ventures.</p><p><b>KEY RESPONSIBILITIES</b></p><p><b>1. Financial Strategy, Reporting &amp; Planning</b></p><ul><li>Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the Group and subsidiaries under IFRS.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop short-term and long-term financial plans (6-month, 1-year, 3-year projections).</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct financial analysis, KPI tracking, and variance reporting.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare financial reports for Board and Chairman-level review.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead annual budgeting process and rolling forecast monitoring.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure proper consolidation across all Group entities.</li></ul><p><b>2. Cash Flow &amp; Treasury Management</b></p><ul><li>Prepare and monitor 12-month cash flow forecasts across subsidiaries.</li></ul><ul><li>Optimize working capital cycles.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee receivables and payables discipline.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage banking relationships and negotiate credit facilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Structure funding strategies for expansion and operations.</li></ul><ul><li>Identify alternative financing solutions (bank loans, investors, partnerships).</li></ul><p><b>3. Investment &amp; Business Growth Strategy</b></p><ul><li>Conduct feasibility studies for acquisitions, joint ventures, and expansions.</li></ul><ul><li>Perform due diligence and financial risk assessments.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop detailed financial models (Buy vs Build, IRR, NPV, ROI analysis).</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct valuation analysis for mergers, acquisitions, and divestments.</li></ul><ul><li>Provide strategic recommendations on restructuring or liquidation of underperforming units.</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct industry and market financial research to identify new opportunities.</li></ul><p><b>4. Taxation &amp; Regulatory Compliance</b></p><ul><li>Ensure accurate and timely filing with UAE Federal Tax Authority (VAT, Corporate Tax, Excise where applicable).</li></ul><ul><li>Liaise with external tax advisors and auditors.</li></ul><ul><li>Maintain updated knowledge of UAE tax regulations and compliance requirements.</li></ul><ul><li>Develop tax-efficient structuring strategies.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage tax audits and documentation.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor tax exposure across subsidiaries and related entities.</li></ul><p><b>5. Accounting Oversight &amp; Internal Controls</b></p><ul><li>Supervise the Assistant Manager &ndash; Accounts &amp; Finance and accounting team.</li></ul><ul><li>Oversee general ledger, AR, AP, payroll (WPS), and reconciliations.</li></ul><ul><li>Lead external audits and implement corrective actions.</li></ul><ul><li>Establish and enhance internal controls to prevent fraud and financial mismanagement.</li></ul><ul><li>Monitor fixed assets, inventory, and insurance coverage.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure compliance with UAE corporate laws and accounting standards.</li></ul><p><b>6. Risk Management</b></p><ul><li>Identify and mitigate financial risks (liquidity, FX exposure, credit risk, operational risk).</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure proper insurance coverage (professional liability, staff, asset insurance).</li></ul><ul><li>Conduct periodic financial health reviews.</li></ul><p><b>7. Mergers, Acquisitions &amp; Divestments</b></p><ul><li>Lead financial evaluation for mergers and acquisitions.</li></ul><ul><li>Prepare structured due diligence reports.</li></ul><ul><li>Support transaction structuring and negotiation from financial perspective.</li></ul><ul><li>Recommend optimal timing and strategy for investments and exits.</li></ul><p><b>8. Financial Systems &amp; Automation</b></p><ul><li>Evaluate and implement ERP and MIS systems.</li></ul><ul><li>Improve financial reporting automation.</li></ul><ul><li>Ensure secure and efficient financial software management.</li></ul><ul><li>Coordinate with IT regarding financial system infrastructure.</li></ul><p><b>9. Stakeholder &amp; Banking Relations</b></p><ul><li>Maintain relationships with banks, investors, and financial institutions.</li></ul><ul><li>Negotiate credit lines and financial facilities.</li></ul><ul><li>Manage partner/shareholder reporting and capital contribution tracking.</li></ul><p><b>10. Leadership &amp; Department Development</b></p><ul><li>Mentor and supervise finance team.</li></ul><ul><li>Build financial discipline across the organization.</li></ul><ul><li>Establish financial governance standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Participate in hiring and structuring finance department growth.</li></ul><p><b>Skills &amp; Qualifications Required</b></p><ul><li>Master&rsquo;s Degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business Administration.</li></ul><ul><li>CPA / ACCA / CMA / CFA (preferred).</li></ul><ul><li>Minimum 7&ndash;10 years of experience in finance, accounting, and investment analysis.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience in M&amp;A, valuation, financial modeling, and strategic planning.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong knowledge of UAE financial regulations, IFRS, VAT, Corporate Tax.</li></ul><ul><li>Experience handling FTA audits and tax compliance.</li></ul><ul><li>Strong ERP and financial modeling proficiency.</li></ul><ul><li>Excellent analytical, negotiation, and leadership skills.</li></ul><p>Job Types: Full-time, Permanent</p><p>Pay: AED17,000.00 - AED22,000.00 per month</p><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Finance &amp; Investment Managment: 8 years (Preferred)</li></ul>

Finance & Investment Manager

Independent food company

<div><p>Driven to create unique home-grown food concepts that bring people together, the Independent Food Company is a UAE/KSA -based hospitality company with multiple concepts under its umbrella &ndash; SALT, Parker's, Shalwa, Somewhere, Public, Soil and Kumo.</p>
<p><b>Role Purpose</b></p>
<p>The Investment Director leads the Group's growth agenda through strategic investments, acquisitions, partnerships, and portfolio optimization across hospitality and food &amp; beverage businesses. The role focuses on scalable growth, EBITDA expansion, and long-term value creation aligned with the Group's strategic objectives.</p>
<p><b>Key Responsibilities</b></p>
<ul><li>Develop and execute the Group's investment and M&amp;A strategy across hospitality and F&amp;B</li>
<li>Identify and evaluate acquisition targets, minority and majority investments, joint ventures, and franchise opportunities</li>
<li>Lead end-to-end transaction execution, including valuation, financial modeling, due diligence, deal structuring, and negotiations</li>
<li>Prepare and present investment proposals and business cases to senior management and investment committees</li>
<li>Oversee and support portfolio brands, working closely with operations to drive expansion, performance improvement, and scalability</li>
<li>Collaborate cross-functionally with finance, operations, supply chain, real estate, and marketing teams</li>
<li>Participate in boards or steering committees of portfolio companies</li>
<li>Ensure strong investment governance, capital discipline, and post-investment performance monitoring</li>
<li>Assisting in the business terms of the transaction, including negotiation tactics and impact on the company's financial risk profile</li>
<li>Coordinating internal finance, legal, and operational teams (or external consultants) to identify hidden risks and opportunities before a deal closes.</li>
</ul><p><b>Key Requirements</b></p>
<ul><li>10&ndash;15+ years of experience in corporate development, private equity, investment banking, or strategy</li>
<li>Strong exposure to hospitality, F&amp;B, retail, or consumer-focused businesses</li>
<li>Proven track record in M&amp;A and investment execution</li>
<li>Solid understanding of F&amp;B unit economics and operational value drivers</li>
<li>Strong financial modeling, valuation, and commercial judgment</li>
<li>Excellent stakeholder management, leadership, and communication skills</li></ul></div>

Investment Director (M&A)

Deutsche Bank

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Job Description:
</b></h2><p><b>Details of the Division and Team:
</b></p><p>Deutsche Bank Private Bank is one of the largest wealth managers worldwide. We offer our clients a broad range of traditional and alternative investment solutions, as well as comprehensive advice on all aspects of Wealth Management. As a trusted partner of wealthy individuals and entrepreneurs, family offices and foundations, we create lasting value for clients. We specialize in developing bespoke solutions for our clients around the world, for instance wealth planning across successive generations and international borders, asset management with individual risk management, loans and deposits. All this is possible thanks to our global network, our many years of experience and our close collaboration with the Corporate Bank, Investment Bank and DWS. We aim to become a highly competitive global wealth manager by combining financial strength and stability with trustworthy partnership and forward-thinking in order to build sustainable and beneficial client relationships. As a growth business for Deutsche Bank, we contribute towards building a more balanced, less capital intense and stable business model for the bank.
</p><p></p><p>The Relationship Manager is a primary point of contact for clients to access the entire suite of wealth management capabilities and solutions offered by Deutsche Bank Private Bank. This is achieved by working in close partnership with the Investment Manager in the day-to-day planning and servicing for the client. The individual is responsible for acquiring new clients - which are in line with the business proposition of the bank - and assets as well as grow existing business relationships, assuring a holistic and high-standard client experience.
</p><p></p><p><b>What we will offer you:
</b></p><p>A healthy, engaged and well-supported workforce are better equipped to do their best work and, more importantly, enjoy their lives inside and outside the workplace. That&rsquo;s why we are committed to providing an environment with your development and well-being at its center.
</p><p></p><p><b>Your key responsibilities:
</b></p><ul><li>Develop, manage and maintain overall relationship with the client, providing an holistic client experience
</li><li>Be the first point of contact and the overall responsible person with regard to dealing with client complaints
</li><li>Develop new business with new and existing clients, spending a great proportion of time focused on bringing in new clients and new assets (prospecting), building and sustaining long-term relationships
</li><li>Work as a team with the Investment Manager (and the Institutional Wealth Partner where appropriate) to build deeper client relationships / involve in origination
</li><li>Keep day-to-day responsibility for advising clients within the required regulatory framework and keeping abreast of all client-impacting initiatives from the respective market
</li><li>Proactively identifying client lending / financing needs, involving lending specialists to further develop the opportunity
</li><li>Perform continuous market analysis to identify potential client leads and opportunities
</li><li>Act as the Accountable Client Owner with responsibility for all AML aspects of the client relationship; this includes KYC in good quality and in a timely manner (no overdues) as well as account behavior, i.e. transactions with focus on 3rd party transactions constituting transfers in and out to be in line with purpose and anticipated behavior of the account(s).
</li><li>Where clients are not assigned an Investment Manager, own the overall suitability and appropriateness for client investments; taking client execution orders where required and ensuring that all corresponding checks are performed
</li><li>Participate in relevant client social events as well as in PR and other marketing activities
</li><li>Uphold the team&rsquo;s operating rhythm (e.g. regular prospect review, pipeline review, account planning, etc.), leading by example and demonstrating role-model behavior
</li><li>Work in close co-operation with other coverage, product and support functions to deliver DB&rsquo;s value proposition, leveraging also other DB divisions where possible
</li><li>Actively support the business / growth strategy, plans and values, contributing to the achievement of a high performing team
</li><li>Act within professional, legal and ethical boundaries and guidelines, observing all internal and external compliance regulations and code of ethics and conduct; flagging and managing reputational risks and conflicts issues
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Your skills and experience:
</b></p><ul><li>Minimum 7/10/15 years of relevant wealth management experience for VP/Director/Managing Director
</li><li>Solid network of clients in the target coverage market is required, specifically Non-Resident Indians
</li><li>Fluency (written and oral) in English and other languages used in the target coverage market required for daily business processing and client communication
</li><li>Detail orientation on both strategy and execution
</li><li>Excellent communication skills
</li><li>Excellent collaboration skills
</li><li>Superior investment acumen
</li><li>Have a good understanding of the governing regulatory framework (e.g. RDR, MiFID II, etc.), including but not limited to applicable confidentiality / secrecy / data protection regulations and cross border rules where relevant
</li><li>Professional integrity
</li><li>For experienced hire, solid network of clients in the target coverage market is required
</li><li>Self-starter
</li><li>Willing and able to develop other staff, e.g., analysts
</li><li>CFA, MBA degree or other advanced degree a plus
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>About us and our teams:
</b></p><p>Deutsche Bank is the leading German bank with strong European roots and a global network. Click here to see what we do.
</p><p></p><p>We strive for a culture in which we are empowered to excel together every day. This includes acting responsibly, thinking commercially, taking initiative and working collaboratively.
</p><div><div><div><div><p>Together we share and celebrate the successes of our people. Together we are Deutsche Bank Group.
</p><p></p><p>We welcome applications from all people and promote a positive, fair and inclusive work environment.</p></div></div></div></div></div>

Private Bank - Relationship Manager, Global South Asia - Vice President/Director/Managing Director

Al Marina Holding

<p><b>Job Description:</b></p><ul><li>Meeting with clients, determining their needs and requirements, providing strategic advice, and managing their assets accordingly.</li><li>Preparing risk analyses and financial, investment, and asset management reports.</li><li>Creating, organizing, and managing client portfolios.</li><li>Monitoring asset performance and recommending corrective measures.</li><li>Developing strategies to increase ROI and minimize risk factors and losses.</li><li>Reviewing policies and making recommendations for potential adjustments.</li><li>Researching relevant markets and identifying trends and patterns.</li><li>Collaborating with the asset management team, company analysts, and senior executives.</li><li>Liaising and negotiating with fund directors, property managers, attorneys, auditors, etc.</li></ul><p><b>Requirements:</b></p><ul><li>Degree in business, finance, or related field.</li><li>Previous experience as an analyst or asset manager.</li><li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office and industry-related software.</li><li>Strong financial background with experience in financial modeling.</li><li>Strategically minded with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.</li><li>Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.</li><li>Excellent organizational and managerial skills.</li><li>Attention to detail.</li><li>Skilled negotiator.</li></ul><p>Job Type: Full-time</p><p>Pay: AED13,000.00 - AED15,000.00 per month</p>

Asset Manager

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 We are working with a leading Dubai-based conglomerate with a significant and diversified investment arm, who are looking for an investor to join its Private Equity team. The firm deploys long-term capital across the Gulf region, with a focus on sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, and consumer products. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing team and gain exposure to a broad mix of sectors and geographies.
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   Evaluating and executing new direct investment opportunities across the GCC
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   Building and developing financial models and conducting detailed valuation and due diligence analyses
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   Supporting the full transaction lifecycle, from origination through execution and portfolio management
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   Preparing investment materials, presentations, and recommendations for senior management and investment committees
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   Contributing to the ongoing development and implementation of the firm&rsquo;s financial and investment strategy
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   An established PE investor with a proven track record in direct investments
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   Strong track record in direct private equity or growth equity investments, with exposure to one or more of: manufacturing, healthcare, FMCG, or consumer sectors
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   Skilled in financial modelling, valuation, and portfolio management, with the ability to present findings clearly and confidently
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   Commercially minded, collaborative, and motivated to build a long-term career in the Middle East
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Investment Associate / Senior Associate, MENA Private Equity, Dubai, UAE

Yellow Door Energy

<div><p>Yellow Door Energy is looking to appoint a Senior Manager &ndash; Structured Finance to play a central role in the execution of project finance and debt transactions across its growing renewable energy portfolio.</p><p>
This is a hands-on, execution-focused role for an experienced project finance professional with a strong track record in non-recourse debt raising, transaction execution, and lender engagement within the renewable energy or utility sector. The role is based in Dubai and reports to the VP &ndash; Structured Finance and M&amp;A, working closely with the CFO and senior leadership on live transactions.</p><p>
The position is best suited to someone who has already closed multiple project finance transactions and wants to remain close to execution rather than move into a purely advisory or high-level oversight role.</p><p>
About Us:</p><p>
Yellow Door Energy is a leading sustainable energy partner for commercial and industrial customers across the Middle East and South Africa. The company develops, owns, and operates long-term renewable energy and energy efficiency solutions and is backed by institutional shareholders including IFC, Actis, Mitsui &amp; Co., and APICORP.</p><p>
Key responsibilities include:</p><ul><li><p>
Leading detailed financial analysis of financing options for individual projects and portfolios, assessing optimal debt structures, pricing, tenor, covenants, and risk allocation</p></li><li><p>
Driving the execution of non-recourse project finance transactions, including coordinating all internal and external workstreams through to financial close</p></li><li><p>
Managing lender-facing processes, including initial structuring discussions, due diligence, credit approvals, documentation negotiation, and closing mechanics</p></li><li><p>
Reviewing, validating, updating, and stress-testing financial models used in debt raising, including sensitivity analysis, downside cases, and covenant compliance</p></li><li><p>
Coordinating and managing external advisors across legal, technical, insurance, tax, and commercial due diligence to ensure efficient and timely execution</p></li><li><p>
Working closely with internal Business Development, Technical, Risk, and Legal teams to consolidate all project inputs into bankable, lender-ready financing structures</p></li><li><p>
Supporting the preparation of investment committee materials, credit papers, and internal approvals for financing and investment decisions</p></li><li><p>
Engaging directly with lenders, equity partners, and other financing counterparties across multiple jurisdictions, supporting relationship management and transaction execution</p></li><li><p>
Supporting the structuring and execution of portfolio-level financings and refinancing activities where applicable</p></li><li><p>
Contributing to selected M&amp;A transactions, including financial analysis, transaction execution support, and coordination with advisors</p></li><li><p>
Monitoring transaction timelines, deliverables, and conditions precedent to ensure successful and timely financial close</p></li></ul><p>
This role requires comfort operating across multiple live transactions in parallel, balancing commercial priorities, lender requirements, and internal governance processes.</p></div><p></p>

Senior Manager – Structured Finance

Walkers

<div></div><div><p><b>Date: </b>17 Feb 2026
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Dubai, AE, PO Box 506
</p><p><b>Company: </b>Walkers Global<br>
</p><p></p><div><p>We are a leading international law and professional services firm providing legal, corporate and fiduciary services to global corporations, financial institutions, capital market participants and investment fund managers. With a global presence spanning the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Asia, we advise on the laws of Bermuda, the British Virgin Islands, the Cayman Islands, Guernsey, Ireland and Jersey.</p>
<p>We treat everyone as the intelligent professional they are. Our approach is to trust and empower our people to deliver consistently, and enable them to succeed. Diversity is our secret weapon &ndash; it&rsquo;s the sheer breadth of Walkers people that makes us who we are &ndash; gathered from across the globe and fluent in languages, jurisdictions and cultures that help us to mirror our clients and keep our own thinking in tune with the world in which we operate.</p><br>
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Overview of role</b></h2></div><div><p><br>
Walkers is internationally recognised as having one of the premier offshore funds and corporate practices (&quot;Funds &amp; Corporate Team&quot;) and is looking to further expand its Funds &amp; Corporate Team in Dubai by recruiting an Associate with 5 years post qualification experience to assist on an extremely diverse spectrum of British Virgin Islands and Cayman Islands law related issues.</p></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Duties, Responsibilities &amp; Person Specification</b></h2>
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SCOPE AND KEY RESPONSIBILITIES.<br>
<ul><li>Assist in providing technically sound advice and highly responsive service to clients.</li><li>Assist in developing and expanding client relationships important to the Firm&rsquo;s success at the same time becoming a valued resource to clients. This will involve taking ownership of the development of relationships with core clients and participating in associate-led business development initiatives.</li><li>Assist in providing advice on a wide range of investment funds matters including hedge, private equity, real estate, infrastructure, energy, credit, debt, venture capital, cryptocurrency and blockchain.</li><li>Assist in providing advice with respect to corporate transactions including joint ventures, acquisitions, series financings and corporate reorganisations.</li><li>Support colleagues, senior counsel and partners on matters.</li><li>Use of the global network to build the Firm resources.</li><li>Maintain a sustained record of revenue generation and profitability; follow recommended billing rates- manage costs appropriately and ensure personal utilisation meets expectations.</li><li>Adhere to Firm's values, professional ethics and procedures.</li><li>Participate in the development of the practice&rsquo;s know-how, share knowledge, conferences, seminars and internal training.</li></ul></div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Education, Skills &amp; Experience</b></h2>
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KEY SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS<br>
<ul><li>Qualified lawyer with 5 years corporate and/or funds PQE in a Commonwealth jurisdiction.</li><li>Excellent academics with top-level international experience.</li><li>Ambitious, hard working and driven.</li><li>Strong legal skills with competent understanding of relevant market and client industries and technical knowledge of the relevant law.</li><li>Excellent written and verbal communication skills.</li><li>Ability to work successfully in a collaborative environment, a team player, willing to support others regardless of personal role or task and to help others in identifying needs and crafting development plans.</li><li>Offshore jurisdiction experience and/or familiarity with offshore financial service providers preferred.</li><li>Ability to learn to use legal precedents and timekeeping and billing systems.</li><li>Ability to support efforts to attract new clients and develop new initiatives.</li></ul></div></div></div></div><br>
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<p>Walkers global is an equal opportunity employer. Equality and diversity are key to our global identity and an integral part of our goal to continue being an employer of choice. We are committed to a work environment that supports all individuals irrespective of gender, ethnicity, nationality, race, religion, marital status, age, disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other applicable legally protected characteristics. We make every effort to ensure that employment opportunities are open and accessible to all purely on the basis of personal ability.</p></div></div><p></p>

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