Job offer: Associate/Senior Associate - Portfolio Monitoring

The client is a multi-billion dollar asset manager based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organisation is investing across alternative investments globally, across sectors

The role reporting to the Principal will have the below responsibilities:

• Financial Statement Analysis & Modeling: Conduct thorough analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess company performance, project future financial scenarios, and support strategic planning initiatives.
• Investment Performance Analysis: Evaluate the performance of private market investments, leveraging various performance metrics (e.g., IRR, MOIC) and benchmarks to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Strategic Planning Support: Work closely with senior management to contribute to corporate strategy initiatives, including market research, benchmark and competitor analysis, and growth strategy development.
• Presentation Development: Prepare and deliver clear, insightful, and compelling presentations for internal stakeholders, investors, and the board, distilling financial data and strategic recommendations.
• Market Research: Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory changes impacting private markets, providing actionable insights to guide decision-making.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various internal teams such as investment, finance, and operations to gather relevant data, ensure alignment of strategies, and contribute to a cohesive corporate strategy.

The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
• +4 years of experience in a similar role with an Asset Manager focusing on portolio monitoring/ portfolio performance analysis/portfolio valuation
• Strong financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills.
• Excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
• Experience with private markets or alternative investments (e.g., private equity, real estate, infrastructure) is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.