Investment Analyst - Private Markets

About This Role

Investment Analyst

United Arab Emirates

We are partnering with a leading family office with a strong presence in the region, supporting ultra-high-net-worth families and principals across diversified investment strategies globally. They are looking to appoint an Investment Analyst to join their Private Markets team, focusing on evaluating and executing investment opportunities primarily across Europe and the US, spanning private credit, Private Equity, and other alternative asset classes.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the evaluation, execution, and monitoring of private market investment opportunities across Europe and the US
• Conduct detailed financial modelling, valuation analysis, market research, and commercial due diligence
• Assist in screening private equity, venture capital, private credit, and co-investment opportunities across international markets
• Prepare investment memorandums, presentations, and recommendations for the Investment Committee and senior stakeholders
• Monitor existing portfolio investments, including performance tracking, reporting, and strategic reviews
• Work closely with external advisors, fund managers, sponsors, and internal stakeholders throughout the investment lifecycle
• Support portfolio construction and asset allocation discussions across private market strategies
• Maintain strong awareness of market trends, sector developments, and investment opportunities across global private markets

Candidate Requirements

• 1-3 years of experience within private equity, private credit, investment banking, asset management, family office, sovereign wealth fund, or principal investing environments
• Strong exposure to private markets investing and transaction execution
• Experience covering Europe and/or US markets is highly preferred
• Experience building detailed financial models and performing valuation analysis
• Excellent commercial acumen and strong understanding of investment processes
• High attention to detail with strong written and verbal communication skills
• Already based in the GCC and able to be based full-time in the UAE
• Strong academic background from a leading university; CFA progress is advantageous
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to operate in a lean, high-performance environment