We are partnered with a revolutionary digital asset exchange platform in the UAE.
Job Summary:
The successful candidate will be responsible for driving strategic direction of the private equity investments, leading deal origination and execution, managing portfolio companies, and fostering strong relationships with investors. This role requires extensive experience in private equity, exceptional leadership capabilities, and a deep understanding of the private markets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Strategic Leadership: Develop and implement the strategic vision for the Private Equity division, ensuring alignment with the firm's overall business objectives.
- Deal Origination: Identify and evaluate investment opportunities, conduct thorough due diligence, and lead the negotiation and structuring of transactions.
- Portfolio Management: Oversee the performance and strategic direction of portfolio companies, working closely with management teams to drive value creation and growth.
- Investor Relations: Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with investors, providing regular updates and insights on fund performance and market conditions.
- Team Leadership: Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing team of private equity professionals, fostering a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence.
- Market Analysis: Stay informed about market trends, regulatory developments, and emerging opportunities in the private equity space.
- Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with investments, ensuring compliance with all regulatory requirements and internal policies.
- Financial Performance: Drive the financial performance of the Private Equity division, ensuring targets are met and resources are optimally allocated.
Qualifications:
- Experience: Minimum of 15 years of experience in private equity, with a proven track record of success in a senior leadership role.
- Education: Advanced degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field is preferred.
- Leadership Skills: Demonstrated ability to lead and manage large, diverse teams in a high-pressure environment.
- Deal-Making Expertise: Extensive experience in deal origination, due diligence, negotiation, and transaction structuring.
- Client Focus: Exceptional relationship management skills, with a strong network within the private equity industry.
- Analytical Skills: Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a deep understanding of financial markets and investment strategies.
- Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and negotiate at the highest levels.
- Integrity: Unwavering commitment to ethical conduct and compliance with all regulatory requirements.
