This role is primarily responsible for supporting the execution of business development and/or asset management activities for the private equity investment including all activities associated with the investment deals from origination to investment closure, asset management and investments exits.

• Proactively assist in deal sourcing by identifying and developing investment projects and opportunities
• Evaluate the feasibility of projects/investment opportunities - including conducting market studies, performing research and analysis, identifying risks and returns, conducting valuations, and supporting due diligence activities.
• Develop and review financial models to analyze investment projects/investment opportunities to determine viability and profitability.
• Review financial statements and projections of the company assets and provide critical feedback to the line manager on key risks or potential opportunities associated with the asset.
• Actively support existing projects / assets in according to the specific asset requirements, such as contracts reviews, fund raising, private placement or any activities that would help in increasing the asset value.
• Liaise with the bankers, shareholders to channelize the company funds effectively and with organization’s lawyers to determine legal and taxation consequences of alternative structures for proposed investments.
• Keep abreast of developments in financial markets and advise respective Investment Manager on economic trends and investment.
• Generate investment reports and presentations to the highest quality possible as and when required.
• Carry out other related duties and responsibilities as required and guided by the HOD or senior colleagues

• Deal souring
• Financial modeling & valuation skills
• Desktop and general research skills
• Commercial analytical skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• Ability to pay attention to details.

• Minimum 6 years of experience in investment research in private equity is required.
• Experience in Oman/GCC is desired.

• Bachelor’s degree in finance / management / economics / mathematics or other related commercial discipline is required.
• Master’s Degree or CFA / CAIA / CPA / ACCA or relevant professional certification is desired