Senior Investment Officer

Senior Investment Officer
Location: Dubai, UAE

About Vardain Holdings

Vardain Holdings is a diversified investment and operating group with interests across real estate, technology, financial services, energy, etc. sectors. The Group is focused on long-term value creation through strategic investments, partnerships, and disciplined capital deployment.

As part of its next phase of growth, Vardain Holdings is strengthening its senior investment leadership to expand its investor base and execute strategic capital-raising initiatives.

Role Overview

We are seeking an accomplished Senior Investment Officer to play a pivotal role in sourcing, structuring, and securing investment capital for Vardain Holdings. This is a senior, highly visible position, requiring deep investor relationships, commercial judgment, and the ability to operate credibly at C-suite and Board level.

The successful candidate will bring a strong network of investors in Dubai, the wider GCC, and internationally, and will be responsible for managing the full investment lifecycle—from origination to closing and ongoing investor relations.

Key ResponsibilitiesCapital Raising & Investor Origination

Identify, engage, and secure equity and/or structured investment capital from:

• Family offices
• High-net-worth individuals (HNIs)
• Institutional investors
• Strategic and corporate investors
• Leverage existing personal investor relationships to drive capital inflows
• Actively expand and deepen Vardain Holdings’ investor network in the UAE, GCC, and global markets

Investment Execution

Lead the end-to-end investment process, including:

• Investor targeting and outreach
• Investment pitching and negotiations
• Due diligence coordination
• Structuring and closing of transactions
• Work closely with internal teams to develop investment memoranda, pitch decks, financial models, and data rooms
• Support structuring of investment terms aligned with the Group’s strategic and financial objectives

Strategic Advisory & Leadership

• Advise the Group CEO and Board on capital strategy, investor sentiment, valuation considerations, and market trends
• Contribute to broader corporate development and strategic initiatives
• Represent Vardain Holdings in senior-level investor meetings, conferences, and private forums
• Uphold the Group’s reputation through professionalism, discretion, and strong governance standards

Investor Relations

• Manage and nurture long-term investor relationships post-investment
• Ensure clear, consistent communication with investors on performance and strategic direction

Candidate ProfileExperience & Background

• 10–15+ years of experience in investment banking, private equity, venture capital, corporate finance, family office, or senior capital-raising roles
• Demonstrated and verifiable track record of successfully raising capital
• Strong understanding of investment structuring, valuations, and deal execution
• Experience working directly with founders, CEOs, and Boards

Network & Market Presence

• Well-established investor network, ideally across:
• Dubai and the UAE
• GCC region
• Select international markets
• High level of credibility and trust within the investor community

Personal Attributes

• Senior presence with strong negotiation and communication skills
• Commercially astute, relationship-driven, and execution-focused
• High degree of integrity, discretion, and professionalism
• Willingness to be based in Dubai.

What Vardain Holdings Offers

• A senior leadership role with direct influence on capital strategy and growth
• Close collaboration with Group leadership and Board members
• Competitive compensation package, including performance-based incentives
• Long-term growth opportunity within a dynamic and expanding investment group

Application Process

Interested candidates are invited to apply with a detailed CV. All applications will be handled with strict confidentiality.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From AED7,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person