Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in 31 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 40,000 individuals. In line with the vision of Dubai’s leadership and economic diversification strategy, Dubai Holding companies have nurtured sectors, irrevocably transforming Dubai’s socio-economic landscape and positioning Dubai as a diversified, globally integrated economy.
Dubai Holding is committed to the diversification of Dubai’s non-oil economy. Our portfolio, valued at over AED 265 billion, spans 10 sectors, including real estate, hospitality, leisure & entertainment, ICT, design, education, media, retail, manufacturing & logistics, and science.
For the Good of Tomorrow
Dubai Holding is looking to hire an Analyst – Investments & Portfolio Management reporting to the Director – Investments & Portfolio Management at its business company Dubai Holding Investments. The role holder will assist in performing several activities including financial and commercial analysis, compile presentations, develop financial models, conduct sector research, perform valuation analysis and assist in originating opportunities in relation to evaluating investments and performing portfolio management activities.
If you have the talent and looking for a stimulating and rewarding career, we would like to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities:
- Review and collate financial information and develop data books with financial and commercial data
- Assist in performing financial and commercial analysis of existing portfolio businesses and target companies to assess the investment risk in a company
- Assist in developing clear presentations in relation to analysis and research performed in order to communicate findings to management to make recommendations on investment targets
- Assist in building financial models to assess investment opportunities and valuation metrics
- Conduct market research on sectors and comparable companies in order to assess the performance of the sector and comparable companies to assess the viability of investment
- Assist in performing a valuation of businesses based on industry standard methodologies (e.g. DCF and multiples) in order to form a view a view on valuation to assist in negotiations with target companies
- Work on multiple special projects and Mergers and acquisition (M&A) transactions to meet the workload of the IPM department
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of the work of the department.
Who we are looking for:
- Minimum 1-3 years of relevant experience working in a financial institution such as an investment bank, boutique advisory firm or the Transaction team of a ‘Big 4’ firm
- Currently working as an Analyst in an investment bank or an equivalent in a consulting firm.
Education / Professional Certifications:
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in relevant subject areas such as Investments, Accounting and Finance etc.
- Preferred: In the process of obtaining a CFA qualified, Chartered Accountant or an applicable qualification
Technical Competencies:
- The candidate should have the ability to take ownership and deliver in line with high expectations
- Ability to manage various stakeholders.
- Strong analytical skills and lateral thinking to solve problems
- Able to work independently and as part of a team with a fast pace and a high energy that will translate into a high-quality output
- Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize workload whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure
- Take ownership of task and deliverables and be dedicated to meeting tight deadlines and working long hours when required
- Able to summarize various reports and present key finding to management
- Proven IT skills in the following programs including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
- Language Skills: Excellent communication skills (verbal and written). Fluent in English, multilingual preferable.
Behavioural Competencies:
- Strategic Alignment Level 2
- Operational Excellence Level 2
- Inspirational Leadership Level 2
- Personal Mastery Level 2
This job description is not all inclusive. Dubai Holding reserves the right to amend this job description at any time. Dubai Holding is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.
