Established in 2004, Dubai Holding is a global investment company with investments in more than 34 countries and a combined workforce of nearly 45,000 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 284+ 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 a Senior Manager – Funds reporting to the Vice President – Funds. The role holder’s will be responsible for working closely with the Executive Director in originating, evaluating and executing primary investments in funds (private equity, private credit, infrastructure, venture capital and other asset classes) and secondaries (both LP and GP led transactions). The role holder will also be responsible for portfolio management, investments monitoring and reporting.
If you’re ready to embark on a dynamic journey where your talents are valued, and your contributions make a real impact, we would like to hear from you.
Key Accountabilities:
Research and origination
- Support the origination of secondary (main focus) and primary investments globally through an extensive network of regional and global private equity funds, advisors and research firms.
- Monitor market developments, identify key trends and conduct market mapping exercises.
- Keep track of investment opportunities, maintain investments pipeline and update forward calendar.
- Research key trends affecting the current macro-economic trends, and target segments to provide insights on the portfolio construction and the capital allocation.
Investment evaluation and recommendation
- Evaluate prospective secondary and primary investments, including fund manager analysis, track record evaluation, benchmarking, financial modelling, valuation, industry research and sensitivity analysis.
- Participate in due diligence meetings with GPs and reference calls with LPs.
- Coordinate key analysis work-streams of prospective fund commitments and secondary investments, including legal, tax, operational due diligence and ESG.
- Develop clear presentations in relation to analysis and research performed in order to communicate findings to management to make recommendations on investment opportunities.
Transaction execution and governance
- Liaise with internal and external counterparties including on the negotiation of relevant legal agreements (LPAs, Side Letters, SPA, etc) and investment structures.
- Support as appropriate execution of investments, including finalizing investment documents and terms, acquisition of final approval documentation as per DHI governance framework.
Portfolio management, monitoring and reporting
- Continuously monitor fund performance and ensure investments are aligned the approved mandate and within the predefined risk parameters.
- Provide DH management regular updates to assess the investment performance and prepare and release relevant reports to provide management with timely information for effective decision making.
- Monitor and analyse market developments and market risk exposure on the investment portfolio.
- Prepare periodic reporting packs for the senior management, both at DHI level and wider DH ecosystem.
Stakeholder management
- Lead the identification and selection of a roster of external advisors and research firms to support with all development of insights and execution of transactions.
- Build relationships and maintain strong partnerships with existing and new advisors, GPs and LPs.
Who we are looking for:
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in primaries and/or secondaries at a leading fund of funds, secondaries firm or investment bank
Education / Professional Certifications:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent from top universities
- MBA or CFA preferred
Technical Competencies:
- Excellent financial analysis and modelling skills
- Strong commercial judgment
- A team-player, with maturity, integrity and the ability to engage with senior counterparties
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Excellent relationship management skills
- Excellent organizational skills, having the ability to prioritize work load whilst being resilient and being able to cope well under pressure
Behavioural Competencies:
- Results Orientation
- Business Awareness
- Sense of Urgency
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Planning and Organizing
- Communication Skills
- Teamwork
As much as we would be delighted to entertain all applicants, due to the high volumes of applications, only successful applicants will be contacted within 14 business days.
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.
