Private Equity Associate

About the FirmOur client is a rapidly growing, Abu Dhabi-headquartered alternative investment manager with over $100bn in assets under management. Launched this decade, the firm has scaled at a pace few global peers have matched, building out a full private markets platform spanning private equity, credit and special situations, growth venture, climate investing and public markets. The firm has north of 300 people globally, and has hired selectively from leading blue chip private equity funds and bulge bracket Investment banks.Role OverviewThe Private Equity team, comprising 28 professionals from Analyst to Partner level, is responsible for large-cap buyout, co-control and minority investments. The mandate currently spans traditional, high-volume sectors, with a European (rather than US) geographic focus, and is expected to narrow as the team's sector expertise and track record develop. The firm is seeking to hire an Associate to join this team in Abu Dhabi.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport origination, screening and evaluation of new investment opportunities across buyout, co-control and minority transactionsLead financial modelling and valuation analysis across live transactionsPrepare investment committee materials and management presentationsCoordinate and manage due diligence workstreams, including commercial, financial and legal advisorsSupport portfolio company monitoring and value creation initiatives post-investmentWork directly with senior deal team members, including Partner-level investment professionalsCandidate Requirements2–4 years of experience in investment banking (candidates with private equity experience will also be considered)Strong academic record from a leading universityAdvanced financial modelling and valuation skillsDemonstrated top-quartile performance within current/previous teamWillingness to relocate to Abu Dhabi; visa sponsorship providedFor candidates already in a buy-side or second role, this position must represent a clear step up in scope and seniority