VP / Director, Education Private Equity, Doha, Qatar

About our client

Our client is an established, international education-focused private equity team based in Doha, Qatar. This team is part of a larger financial institution with a strong team culture. They are looking to hire a VP / Director into an existing team.

This role would require full relocation to Doha, Qatar.

What the job involves

• Involvement in all aspects of the transaction process, from sourcing and analysis to the execution of any investment opportunities including due diligence, financial modelling and the creation of investment materials
• Participate in meetings with company management
• Leading and managing direct reports within the team (Associates/Senior Associates)
• Building and maintaining relationships within the industry
• Leading the overall strategy, development, and management of the education fund’s portfolio, ensuring alignment with the fund’s objectives, risk appetite, and financial targets
• Fundraising and capital raising
• Managing the financial performance of the portfolio, ensuring adequate returns while minimising risk
• Developing and implementing strategies to measure and report on the social and educational impact of the fund’s investments
  
  

Who we are looking for

• Previous experience in M&A from a top investment bank and/or education focused private equity fund
• Experience within and passion for education, specifically within the K-12 space
• A degree from a top-tier institution within a relevant field
• Ability to coach and lead those at the analyst / associate level
• Ability and willingness to relocate to Doha