Investment Manager
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Life at Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) aims to realize the wise vision of Dubai’s leadership to institutionalize the envisioned future and forward-thinking methodologies, while positioning Dubai as the leading city of the future.
In partnership with its local and global partners from governments, companies, startups, and entrepreneurs, DFF drives joint efforts to collectively imagine, design, and execute the best possible future for humanity.
Under the supervision of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of DFF, the DFF runs and oversees many futureproofing projects and initiatives, such as the Museum of the Future, Area 2071, The Centre for the Fourth Industrial Revolution UAE, Dubai Future Accelerators, One Million Arab Coders, Dubai Future Academy, Dubai Future Solutions, Dubai Future Labs, Dubai Future Forum, etc. DFF’s efforts to share knowledge, adopt innovation, support entrepreneurs and innovative startups, build capacity, and promote forward-thinking and foresight principles contribute to Dubai’s ambitions to be a role model for the cities of the future through the power of unlimited imagination, innovation, foresight and disruptive mindset.
For more information on the initiatives, projects, and programs of Dubai Future Foundation, please visit the website: www.dubaifuture.ae
Where does this role fit into the bigger picture?
This role is critical to channeling capital into high-impact research and development opportunities.
It ensures alignment with strategic innovation priorities and contributes to positioning Dubai as a future-forward innovation hub.
Investment Manager
As Investment Manager, you will lead the strategic deployment of capital into high-impact research and development ventures.
This includes identifying, evaluating, and structuring investments that align with innovation priorities, with a focus on multi-industry technology themes and partnerships with research centers and innovative companies.
The role spans the full transaction lifecycle, from sourcing through execution, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and delivering measurable innovation outcomes.
Your Responsibilities
- You will conduct in-depth financial analysis, market research, and risk assessments for potential investments
- You will develop and implement investment theses and execution plans aligned with strategic and financial priorities
- You will structure, negotiate, and close transactional agreements with research entities and external partners
- You will proactively source and assess high-potential investment opportunities through market analysis and strategic networking
- You will monitor and evaluate portfolio performance, advising on adjustments to maximize impact
- You will coordinate investments with leadership to align with broader organizational objectives
- You will contribute to the development of investment strategy by identifying emerging trends, shaping sectoral priorities, and informing long-term capital allocation
- You will ensure rigorous governance, compliance, and reporting throughout the investment lifecycle
- Why this role is important?
- This role is key to identifying and executing high-potential investments, applying rigorous analysis and governance to maximize impact.
- By bridging capital with innovation, it drives measurable outcomes and strengthens the broader RDI ecosystem.
- What Dubai Future Foundation offers?
- We will offer you a unique opportunity to work with people who are passionate about the future and establishing Dubai as one of the leading cities of the world.
- You will have the chance to work on exciting and new projects, work in a highly diverse and fast paced environment that fosters creativity, disruptive ideas, and innovation.
- Who we’re looking for?
- You will have 7+ years of investment banking, private equity, venture capital, or corporate development, with a strong focus on deal execution
- You will have proven success in identifying high-potential opportunities and managing complex deals
- You will have strong financial modeling, valuation, and due diligence expertise
- You will have excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills in dynamic, innovation-driven environments
- You will have ability to interpret and mitigate risks unique to research and advanced technology ventures
- You will have experience presenting investment recommendations at executive or board levels
- You will have a Bachelor’s or master’s degree in finance, Business Administration, or a related field with certifications such as CFA or CPA
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