Private Equity Partner

About This Role

Below is a ready‑to‑use Private Equity Partner job description suitable for a job posting (you can adapt location, fund size, and sector focus as needed).

Job Title

Private Equity Partner – [Fund Name / Asset Class, e.g., Buyout, Growth Equity, Real Assets]

Location

Doha, Qatar (or as applicable)
Employment Type: Full‑time / Permanent

About the Firm

[Insert 2–3 lines about the firm, e.g., “A leading private equity firm based in Doha, investing in mid‑market companies across the Middle East and North Africa.”]

Role Overview

We are seeking an experienced Private Equity Partner to lead investment strategy, deal origination, and value creation across our portfolio. The Partner will play a key role in sourcing, evaluating, and executing investments, managing limited‑partner (LP) relationships, and driving the firm’s long‑term growth. This is a senior‑level position with significant influence on fund strategy, team leadership, and firm‑level decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Deal Sourcing & Origination
• Build and maintain a strong network of intermediaries, advisors, entrepreneurs, and industry players to generate proprietary investment opportunities.
• Identify and prioritize attractive sectors and geographies aligned with the firm’s strategy.
• Investment Execution & Due Diligence
• Lead end‑to‑end deal execution, including investment theses, financial modeling, valuation, commercial due diligence, and risk assessment.
• Oversee preparation of investment memoranda and present investment recommendations to the Investment Committee.
• Negotiate terms, structure transactions, and coordinate with legal, tax, and compliance advisors.
• Portfolio Management & Value Creation
• Work closely with portfolio company management teams to drive strategic and operational improvements, performance monitoring, and value‑creation initiatives.
• Serve on or advise portfolio company boards, providing strategic guidance and governance oversight.
• Monitor financial and operational KPIs and support portfolio‑company exits (sale, IPO, refinancing, etc.).
• Fund Strategy & Investor Relations
• Contribute to the firm’s overall investment strategy, fund mandates, and positioning in the market.
• Represent the firm in LP meetings, roadshows, and fundraising activities, articulating the investment story, track record, and outlook.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective investors and key stakeholders.
• Team Leadership & Firm Development
• Lead and mentor junior team members (Associates, Principals, and Analysts), providing coaching and performance feedback.
• Contribute to hiring, team culture, and professional development within the investment team.
• Support the firm’s brand through speaking engagements, conferences, and media appearances as appropriate.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience: 10–15+ years in private equity, investment banking, or corporate development, with a proven track record of leading and closing deals.
• Deal Record: Demonstrable experience in sourcing, structuring, and executing private equity transactions (buyouts, growth equity, or similar).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Economics, or related field; MBA or CFA is a strong plus.
• Skills:
• Deep understanding of financial modeling, valuation, and LBO/valuation frameworks.
• Strong analytical and commercial judgment, with experience in operational value‑creation initiatives.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, particularly with senior executives and investors.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment and manage multiple priorities.

Preferred Attributes (Nice to Have)

• Experience in the Middle East / GCC / Qatar market or relevant sectors such as real estate, infrastructure, healthcare, technology, or industrials.
• Existing relationships with sponsors, family offices, or institutional investors in the region.
• Familiarity with Qatari corporate and regulatory environment (where applicable).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract, Permanent, New grad, Temporary, Internship
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: QAR400.00 - QAR1,100.00 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 20 per week

Work Location: In person