Director / VP – Investments & Portfolio Management (Energy & Infrastructure)

About the role

A senior DIFC opportunity for an investment leader to take deals from thesis to execution and then stay close to the asset to drive performance, governance and profitability. The role leads JV origination, investment execution and portfolio value creation across energy transition, infrastructure, industrials and strategic partnerships. It is advertised as exclusive to the employer's client.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full investment lifecycle: origination and screening, valuation, IC materials, due diligence (commercial, financial, legal, technical), negotiation, closing and support of SPAs and shareholders' agreements
• Structure and operationalise joint ventures and strategic partnerships, with steering committee-level involvement
• Drive portfolio governance: board observer/secretary support, executive committee engagement, stakeholder alignment and reporting
• Deliver post-investment value creation: operational efficiency, cost optimisation, growth initiatives, performance improvement and EBITDA delivery
• Manage senior stakeholders including shareholders, partners, advisors and internal leadership, and support transaction readiness where needed (IPO exposure is a plus)

Required profile

• Senior experience in private equity, principal investing, portfolio management or corporate and investment banking (M&A)
• Track record across JVs and strategic partnerships, ideally in energy, infrastructure, industrials and/or logistics
• Strong board-level exposure and confidence operating with C-suite and shareholders
• MBA preferred; strong finance and accounting foundation
• International and GCC exposure strongly preferred

Required skills

• Advanced financial modelling: integrated models, long-range projections, debt and interest schedules, scenario and sensitivity analysis
• JV structuring, partnership governance and steering committee leadership
• Investment analysis: IRR/NPV, risk assessment, downside cases, investment memos
• Board governance, performance improvement and transformation delivery
• Strong negotiation, commercial judgement and high-quality written communication

Salary: AED 200,000 - 220,000 per month, depending on profile. Location: DIFC, Dubai (on-site or hybrid depending on business requirements).