The Role
Based in Ras Al Khaimah. The role covers two areas: supporting performance improvement across the existing portfolio, and executing M&A transactions at the IDO or portfolio-company level. The Associate also provides periodic support to the Rating department.
Key Responsibilities
Portfolio Management
- Build analytical work to support performance-improvement initiatives and work alongside VPs and Directors through implementation.
- Conduct industry and company research for portfolio reviews and Investment Committee purposes.
- Consolidate management and operational information from portfolio companies using prescribed reporting templates.
- Contribute to Investment Committee and PRC document preparation and presentation.
- Interface with portfolio-company management and third-party advisors.
Investment
- Execute M&A transactions at the IDO or portfolio-company level, coordinating workstreams and managing third-party advisors through to completion.
- Build financial models, projections, and valuations to support transactions.
- Conduct industry and company research for in-house due diligence and initial Investment Committee review.
- Follow up on commercial and financial due diligence undertaken by third-party advisors.
Rating Support
- Provide periodic analysis and commentary on RAK Government financial performance for the Rating department.
- Address rating queries and provide support required for agency submissions.
Skills & Experience
- Bachelor\\\'s degree in finance or a related field.
- 3–6 years of M&A experience at an investment bank or private equity firm.
- Demonstrated ability to build financial models and lead analytical modules covering industry dynamics and company performance.
- Strong command of analytical work, large datasets, and presentation-quality output.
- CFA or MBA from a recognised institution is a plus.
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