Associate / Senior Associate - Investments

This role sits within a high-growth investment platform focused on acquiring and scaling businesses globally. The successful candidate will play a key role across deal execution, financial analysis, and portfolio management within a lean, entrepreneurial team. Client Details Our client is a recently established Abu Dhabi-based investment platform backed by prominent regional institutions. With a multi-billion-dollar mandate, the platform is focused on acquiring and scaling businesses globally. Description * Support end-to-end M&A transaction execution, including financial modelling, valuation, and due diligence * Develop and maintain complex financial models (returns analysis, sensitivities, scenario planning) * Prepare investment committee materials and high-quality presentations for senior stakeholders * Conduct market research and target screening across global energy services and technology sectors * Assist with portfolio monitoring, including tracking financial and operational performance of portfolio companies * Support post-acquisition integration and value creation initiatives where required * Work closely with senior leadership in a fast-paced, lean team environment Job Offer * Join a newly established, well-capitalised investment platform backed by leading regional institutions * High deal velocity with significant capital already deployed across international acquisitions * Opportunity to work in a lean, high-impact team with direct exposure to senior decision-makers * Gain a unique blend of private equity-style investing + operational value creation * Platform positioned for strong growth, offering visibility, progression, and ownership

* 3-7 years' experience in Private Equity or Corporate M&A * Strong financial modelling and valuation skills (advanced Excel) * Excellent presentation and communication skills (PowerPoint) * Demonstrated ability to work in a hands-on, high-performance environment * Commercial mindset with strong attention to detail * Comfortable working in a lean, entrepreneurial setup with high ownership * Sector experience in energy is beneficial but not required * Must be willing to be based full time in Abu Dhabi (requires relocation to Abu Dhabi for Dubai based candidates)