Ports, Logistics & Infrastructure Portfolio Manager – Abu Dhabi

About the role

Our client is a leading global investment firm based in Abu Dhabi, backed by substantial long‑term capital. The role will lead portfolio management for ports, logistics and infrastructure assets, overseeing performance and driving improvements across the platform companies.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and manage portfolio management activities for ports and logistics.
• Own portfolio performance oversight – monitoring, reporting, and driving improvement across platform companies' operational and financial performance.
• Act as a trusted senior point of contact for platform company C‑suite leadership, building strong working relationships to support strategic and operational priorities.
• Support deal execution and M&A teams on due diligence, structuring, and closing of transactions and co‑investments as needed.
• Present portfolio performance and recommendations to senior leadership and relevant investment/executive committees.
• Partner closely with the Head of Investments, Head of Capital Allocation, and other internal stakeholders across portfolio companies.

Required profile

• Blended investment and operational background with hands‑on exposure to portfolio management and asset performance improvement.
• Significant prior private‑equity investment experience, having acted as principal.
• Demonstrated experience in ports and logistics.
• Transaction‑related experience including due diligence, deal execution, financing, and co‑investments.
• Exposure to both Middle East and global markets is highly valued.

Required skills

• Ports and logistics
• Due Diligence
• Deal execution
• Asset performance improvement
• Financing
• Private equity investment
• Co‑investments
• Portfolio Management