Senior Portfolio Manager

Overview

Must

• Based in the UAE
• 7+ years of relevant professional experience
• Portfolio construction and risk management expertise

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct detailed monitoring of portfolio financial and non-financial performance against investment theses and budget targets
• Drive value creation initiatives across the portfolio, collaborating with PortCos leadership to optimize operations, margins, and growth
• Report regularly on portfolio performance, synthesizing complex financial and operational data into clear updates for senior leadership and investors
• Serve as the primary point of contact for ongoing relationships and communication between the fund and PortCo management teams
• Conduct operational reviews and track key performance indicators to identify underperformance and implement corrective actions

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in private equity portfolio management, corporate development, management consulting, or an operational role within a private equity holding company
• Proven track record of tracking private equity PortCo performance metrics and successfully executing value creation playbooks
• Familiarity with designing and analyzing both financial reports and non-financial (ESG, operational, commercial) data structures specifically for private equity assets
• Strong understanding of private corporate governance, business transformation, and equity stakeholder management

Required Attributes

• Exceptional analytical and strategic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work both independently & collaboratively within fast-paced, market-driven environments
• Highly resilient and conditioned for exceptionally intense, high-stakes environments with an always-on mindset
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy, fiduciary duty, and high-quality work
• Professional integrity and discretion when dealing with confidential institutional data