Private Equity Director/Associate Director

Job description / Role

As a Director you would be responsible for making strategic investment decisions, managing investment portfolios, and analysing market trends to identify/originate profitable opportunities.


Client Details

A renowned investment firm with an established track record in global investments and a growing portfolio across GCC with a special focus on KSA.


Description

* Deal Sourcing and Evaluation: Identifying potential investment opportunities, conducting thorough due diligence, and assessing the financial viability and strategic fit of target companies.
* Investment Decision-Making: Leading deal teams, making investment recommendations, and ultimately deciding whether to proceed with a transaction.
* Portfolio Management: Overseeing existing investments, monitoring company performance, and providing strategic guidance to portfolio companies.
* Fund-raising: Assisting in fund raising activities, including preparing investor presentations, managing investor relations, and closing new funds.
* Exit Strategy Development: Planning and executing exit strategies, such as initial public offerings (IPOs), secondary sales, or mergers and acquisitions, to realise value for investors.


Job Offer

* Be a part of a successful team with diverse backgrounds
* Drive the growth of the investment firm across KSA

* Proven Track Record: 10+ years of experience in private equity or investment banking, demonstrating a successful history of deal execution, portfolio management, and value creation.
* GCC/KSA Region Expertise: Deep understanding of the GCC/KSA investment landscape, including market dynamics, regulatory frameworks, and key industry trends.
* Strong Educational Background: Advanced degree in finance, economics, or a related field, showcasing strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
* Extensive Network: Well-established relationships within the GCC business community, including corporate executives, investors, and advisors, facilitating deal sourcing and execution.
* Strategic Thinking: Ability to think critically, analyse complex financial information, and make sound investment decisions aligned with the firm's strategic objectives.

About the Company

Michael Page is one of the world's leading professional recruitment consultancies, specializing in the placement of candidates in permanent, contract, temporary and interim positions with clients around the world.

The Group has operations in the UK, Continental Europe, Asia-Pacific and the Americas. In the Middle East we focus on the areas of:

Finance & Accounting Banking & Financial Services Procurement Property & Construction Engineering & Supply Chain Oil & Gas Technical and Engineering Human Resources Sales Marketing Technology Secretarial Executive Search Legal

The Group operates through 161 offices in 33 countries and employs over 5,000 employees worldwide.