Description

Our client is a sovereign wealth fund in Abu Dhabi with a portfolio spanning all asset classes and sectors. They are expanding their coverage of European Industrials & Business Services sectors, with a mandate to invest up to $500m per transaction in buyout opportunities.

THE ROLE: Senior Vice President (Principal) – Investment

Covering European markets, responsible for sourcing & executing direct and co-investment deals in companies operating in fields such as Manufacturing, Packaging, Logistics, Commercial Services, etc.

• Proactive deal sourcing through Investment & Advisor networks
• Building a robust sourcing pipeline and partnerships with potential co-investors
• Leading the deal team in valuations, due diligence & recommendations for IC
• Strong consideration to long-term sustainability and value creation; to support strategy, M&A opportunities etc.

Location: Based in Abu Dhabi, with prospect of relocating in future.

Requirements

• Degree from a reputable university
• Experience in a highly reputable Private Equity fund is essential (focus on control buyout in upper-mid and large cap markets)
• Demonstrable deal sourcing experience & live networks
• Languages: Fluency in 2 or more European languages is a plus; particularly German or French