Head of Investment Advisory

DIFCFamily‑owned Investment Capital arm.UAEExcellent hands on role for a new multi‑discipline Investment Advisory lead covering private credit, ECM, M&A, and JV structuring for a scaling family‑owned investment capital arm.Private CreditOriginate and assess private credit opportunities across corporate, real‑estate, and structured finance.Conduct credit analysis, modelling, covenant review, and risk assessment.Prepare investment memos and present recommendations to principals.Negotiate terms, security packages, and intercreditor arrangements.Monitor ongoing credit exposures and manage amendments, waivers, and restructurings.Equity Capital Markets (ECM)Evaluate ECM opportunities including IPOs, follow‑ons, block trades, and pre‑IPO placements.Liaise with banks, brokers, and advisors on pricing, structuring, and market conditions.Assess equity stories, valuation ranges, and liquidity considerations.Support the family office in building and managing listed‑equity positions.M&A AdvisoryLead buy‑side and sell‑side assessments for acquisitions, divestments, and strategic investments.Manage due diligence across financial, commercial, legal, and operational areas.Build valuation models (DCF, comps, precedent transactions).Coordinate with legal counsel on SPA terms, warranties, indemnities, and closing mechanics.Support post‑transaction integration and value‑creation planning.Joint Venture StructuringIdentify and evaluate JV opportunities with corporates, developers, and strategic partners.Develop partnership frameworks, governance models, and capital structures.Negotiate shareholder agreements, profit‑sharing mechanisms, and exit provisions.Ensure alignment with family group strategy and long‑term objectives.Strategic & Cross‑Functional ResponsibilitiesProvide market intelligence, sector insights, and thematic investment ideas.Build and maintain relationships with banks, advisors, funds, and corporate partners.Prepare board‑level presentations and investment committee materials.Support portfolio companies with capital raising, refinancing, and strategic transactions.Ensure compliance with regulatory, governance, and reporting standards.10+ years in investment banking, private credit, corporate finance, or a similar advisory role.Experience working with family offices, sovereign entities, or principal investment teams is advantageous.Track record of executing transactions across at least two of the four core verticals (private credit, ECM, M&A, JV).Strong network across banks, advisors, and deal intermediaries.