Analyst/Senior Analyst – Investments - Private Equity

Analyst / Senior Analyst – Investments Leading Sovereign Wealth Fund | Dubai, UA/E UA/E Nationals (Dubai Family book)! A leading sovereign wealth fund in Dubai is seeking an Analyst / Senior Analyst to support the evaluation, execution and ongoing management of investments, including fund commitments and co-investments. The role offers broad exposure across the investment lifecycle, from research, screening and due diligence through valuation, transaction execution, portfolio management and exits. Key Responsibilities Conduct macroeconomic, industry and company research to identify and assess investment opportunities. Build financial models, valuations, capital structure analyses and investment return scenarios. Support due diligence, including reviewing findings from external advisers and identifying key risks. Prepare investment papers, internal reports and recommendations for senior colleagues. Assist with transaction structuring, negotiations and execution. Monitor portfolio performance and support value creation initiatives, post-investment planning and exit assessments. Candidate Profile UA/E nat. with 2–3 years of relevant experience at a leading sovereign wealth fund, investment bank or private equity firm. Practical transaction experience, including financial modelling, valuation and M&A analysis. Ability to build operating, valuation and capital structure models from scratch. Excellent academic record from a leading university, with a degree in finance, economics, accounting, engineering, mathematics or a related discipline. A relevant postgraduate degree or professional qualification, such as CFA or ACA, would be advantageous. Exposure to credit assessment or restructuring would be a plus. Strong analytical skills, commercial judgement and a clear interest in investing. Proactive, highly motivated and comfortable managing multiple workstreams within a small team. Excellent written and verbal English, including the ability to communicate investment analysis clearly. Location: Dubai. Occasional travel may be required. The selection process will include a technical assessment. Show more Show less