Head of Private Equity - Leading Investment Manager

Overview

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the sourcing, evaluation, execution, and monitoring of private equity investments globally.
• Develop and execute the private equity investment strategy in line with broader portfolio objectives.
• Identify and cultivate relationships with leading General Partners, investment banks, advisors, corporates, and industry stakeholders.
• Lead due diligence processes, including commercial, financial, operational, legal, and ESG assessments.
• Oversee financial modelling, valuation analysis, investment committee materials, and transaction negotiations.
• Manage direct investments, co-investments, secondary opportunities, and fund commitments.
• Monitor portfolio company performance and work closely with management teams and boards where appropriate.
• Provide recommendations to senior management and investment committees on new investment opportunities and portfolio management decisions.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing investment team.
• Maintain a deep understanding of global private equity markets, sector trends, and macroeconomic developments.
• Represent the organisation externally with investors, fund managers, advisors, and portfolio companies.

Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or a related discipline. MBA, CFA, or equivalent postgraduate qualification preferred.
• 15+ years of relevant experience within private equity, principal investing, sovereign wealth funds, pension funds, investment management, or investment banking.
• Demonstrated track record of leading and executing complex private equity transactions across multiple sectors and geographies.
• Experience managing significant pools of capital and building diversified investment portfolios.
• Strong financial modelling, valuation, and transaction execution capabilities.
• Deep network across the global private equity ecosystem, including GPs, advisors, intermediaries, and corporate stakeholders.
• Experience leading investment professionals and managing high-performing teams.
• Strong commercial judgement, investment acumen, and strategic thinking capabilities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Previous exposure to emerging markets and international investing is highly advantageous.