UAE Investment Director

Role Overview

This role is responsible for systematically identifying high-value investment opportunities across the Middle East region and driving projects from initial screening to successful execution. The ideal candidate should have a deep understanding of investment strategy, strong capabilities in structuring and financial modeling, and proven experience in developing and maintaining government and strategic partnerships.

Location: UAE

Ideal Candidate Profile

1,Strategic Investment Expert:

Experienced in large enterprises, investment institutions, or real estate/logistics/infrastructure sectors. Capable of identifying key opportunities based on strategic insights and regional trends.

2,Strong Structuring Capabilities:

Able to design clear and actionable investment structures tailored to different business models, including joint ventures, M&A, asset acquisitions, fund partnerships, and capital operations.

3,Deep Regional Experience:

Familiar with the business environment, regulatory frameworks, and government cooperation models in the Middle East—especially GCC countries. Experience in land development, industrial parks, warehousing logistics, or infrastructure is a plus.

4,Resource-Driven Talent:

Possesses strong networks with government entities, sovereign funds, industry clients, and major corporate partners to facilitate collaboration and project execution.

5,Outstanding Communication & Execution:

Strong cross-cultural communication skills and proven ability to coordinate multiple stakeholders and drive projects forward efficiently.

6,Reliable, Mature & Action-Oriented:

Able to make sound decisions under pressure and deliver results in fast-paced, multi-task environments.

Job Responsibilities

1,Sourcing Investment Opportunities

• Identify and source investment opportunities across government partnerships, M&A, asset restructuring, land acquisition, fund collaboration, etc.
• Build and maintain a project pipeline and develop executable investment opportunities.

2,Investment Structuring & Financial Modeling

• Design investment structures (JV/SPV/fund/asset acquisition) tailored to different project types.
• Lead financial modeling, investment return analysis, and sensitivity assessments.

3,Driving Project Execution

• Manage the full investment lifecycle from feasibility study, commercial negotiations, and due diligence to agreement signing.
• Coordinate internal teams (legal, finance, engineering, operations) to ensure alignment with investment strategy.

4,External Relationship Development

• Build and maintain strong relationships with government authorities, industrial zones, sovereign funds, industry clients, and strategic partners.
• Continuously expand regional networks to support long-term business development.

5,Market Research & Investment Strategy

• Conduct industry research and regional analysis to develop investment recommendations.
• Monitor regulatory changes, competitive dynamics, and market trends to support strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or above in Finance, Economics, Real Estate, Engineering, Law, or related fields.
• 6+ years of investment experience, ideally in real estate, logistics, infrastructure, private equity, or corporate investment.
• Strong skills in financial modeling, transaction structuring, M&A processes, due diligence, and fund structures.
• Prior work experience in the Middle East or access to regional government/industry networks is preferred.
• Fluent in English and Chinese; strong communication and negotiation skills in cross-cultural environments.
• Strong business acumen, structured thinking, and project management capabilities.