Senior Investment Associate

Title: Senior Investment Associate

Location: Dubai, UAE

Industry: Utilities, Power, Water & Infrastructure

Salary: 32-36k AED / Month

Our client, a leading organisation within the utilities and infrastructure sector, is seeking a Senior Investment Associate to join their investment team in Dubai. This position offers the opportunity to play a key role in evaluating and executing strategic investments across power, water, and infrastructure assets within the region.

Key Responsibilities

1. Strategic Business Planning

• Conduct comprehensive market and sector analyses to identify growth opportunities across regional and international markets.
• Develop and maintain detailed financial and valuation models to assess potential investments and business performance.
• Support the preparation of strategic business plans, forecasts, and performance dashboards for senior management.
• Evaluate project performance and recommend value creation strategies to enhance portfolio returns.

2. Mergers & Acquisitions (M&A)

• Identify and screen potential acquisition and partnership opportunities aligned with the company’s investment strategy.
• Lead financial due diligence, coordinating with advisors and internal teams to evaluate risks and synergies.
• Perform detailed valuation analysis using DCF, comparable transactions, and precedent methods.
• Support deal structuring and execution, including documentation, negotiations, and investment committee submissions.

3. Equity & Fundraising

• Assist in equity raising initiatives, preparing investor presentations, term sheets, and investment memos.
• Engage with existing and potential investors and financial institutions, providing analysis and project updates.
• Contribute to capital structuring and funding strategy for new and existing assets.
• Maintain a strong understanding of capital markets trends to support decision-making and investor relations.

4. IPO & Capital Markets Support

• Support initial public offering (IPO) preparations, including valuation, documentation, and process coordination.
• Liaise with investment banks, legal advisors, and regulators to ensure compliance and timely execution.
• Conduct benchmarking analysis against listed peers and market indices.
• Prepare materials for management and board reviews, ensuring alignment with listing requirements and strategy.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field; CFA Level II/III preferred.
• 5–8 years’ experience in investments, corporate finance, or M&A within utilities, power, water, or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and analytical skills.
• Prior GCC or emerging markets experience preferred.
• Fluent in English; Arabic or Chinese language skills are advantageous.