45 Investment Research jobs in the United Arab Emirates

A prominent Riyadh-based investment firm, this organization manages over SAR 100 billion in assets and is known for its Shariah-compliant investment strategies across public and private markets. It serves a high-profile client base including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering services in asset management, advisory, and investment research.

• Conduct asset allocation and portfolio management activities.
• Perform in-depth fund analysis and lead fund manager selection.
• Lead and manage investment due diligence processes independently.
• Prepare and present investment recommendations to clients.
• Engage in client meetings and relationship management with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutions.
• Support business development efforts and identify new investment opportunities.
• Collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team on investment research and strategy.
• Maintain strong analytical, verbal, and written communication for internal and external reporting.
• Apply global investment best practices in a local context.
• Contribute to the selection and onboarding of new fund managers aligned with client needs.

• Possesses 6+ years of experience in investment management, ideally from top-tier global firms.
• Strong expertise in fund analysis, manager selection, and due diligence processes.
• Demonstrates solid knowledge of asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk analysis.
• Holds or is pursuing the CFA charter (preferred).
• Has global investment exposure and familiarity with best practices.
• Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Comfortable leading client meetings and presenting investment recommendations.
• Experience working with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
• Background in accounting, legal structuring, or tax advisory is a plus.
• Exposure to real estate, eco-tourism, or alternative sectors is advantageous.
• Arabic language skills preferred but not required.
• Brings an expat perspective and international experience.

A prominent Riyadh-based investment firm, this organization manages over SAR 100 billion in assets and is known for its Shariah-compliant investment strategies across public and private markets. It serves a high-profile client base including ultra-high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and institutions, offering services in asset management, advisory, and investment research.

• 
  Conduct asset allocation and portfolio management activities.
• 
  Perform in-depth fund analysis and lead fund manager selection.
• 
  Lead and manage investment due diligence processes independently.
• 
  Prepare and present investment recommendations to clients.
• 
  Engage in client meetings and relationship management with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutions.
• 
  Support business development efforts and identify new investment opportunities.
• 
  Collaborate closely with a small, dynamic team on investment research and strategy.
• 
  Maintain strong analytical, verbal, and written communication for internal and external reporting.
• 
  Apply global investment best practices in a local context.
• 
  Contribute to the selection and onboarding of new fund managers aligned with client needs.

• 
  Possesses 6+ years of experience in investment management, ideally from top-tier global firms.
• 
  Strong expertise in fund analysis, manager selection, and due diligence processes.
• 
  Demonstrates solid knowledge of asset allocation, portfolio construction, and risk analysis.
• 
  Holds or is pursuing the CFA charter (preferred).
• 
  Has global investment exposure and familiarity with best practices.
• 
  Excellent analytical, verbal, and written communication skills.
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  Comfortable leading client meetings and presenting investment recommendations.
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  Experience working with UHNWIs, family offices, and institutional investors.
• 
  Background in accounting, legal structuring, or tax advisory is a plus.
• 
  Exposure to real estate, eco-tourism, or alternative sectors is advantageous.
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  Arabic language skills preferred but not required.
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  Brings an expat perspective and international experience.

Greenstone is seeking a detail-oriented and analytical professional to support capital raising efforts.

• Prepare documentation for training sessions with fund manager partners
• Develop marketing materials including teasers, peer analyses, presentations, and investor materials
• Ensure compliance approvals and maintain accurate data in CRM platforms

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of experience in investments or finance
• Strong academic credentials
• Advanced proficiency in office software
• Excellent communication skills and organizational abilities

This role plays a key part in supporting our institutional investors across global markets. If you are highly motivated and passionate about private markets, apply today!

• Spearheading the application of data science, machine learning and AI in the real estate department
• Summarise global investment themes
• Analyse major trends that impact property sectors such as office, industrial, retail, residential, hotel, senior housing, data centres, self-storage, proptech, etc
• Interpret third-party forecasts of property markets and assist in the formation of house views on major investment markets in the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific
• Support senior colleagues in developing relevant and coherent presentations to senior management and investment professionals as required
• Maintain the department's database of external reports, market data and forecasts. Manage real estate subscriptions with data and forecast providers as required
• Track research variables in economics, capital market, space market, real estate investment market, and private property market performance globally
• Use in-depth economic and real estate market analysis to underpin investment recommendations
• Communicate complex technical ideas in a non-technical manner as appropriate to the audience
• Present research and recommendations to relevant parties within the department

• An undergraduate degree is required. Postgraduate degree and professional qualifications such as the CFA are a plus
• Relevant experience in an investment manager, consulting firm, real estate research firm, developer, investment bank or other real estate focused companies is required
• Candidates must be currently working in the United States
• The individual must be able to write professionally and be proficient in Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Knowledge of Bloomberg is preferred
• Strong maths skills and advanced knowledge of SQL, knowledge of R or Python are required
• Need to have work experience, knowledge and interest in data science, machine learning and AI

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Urgently Hiring

Work Type: Full-time

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Required Experience: 7.0 Years

Preferred Soft Skills: Presentation Skills, Analytical Skills, Ability to work Independently, Numerical Skills, Research Skills, Stakeholder Management

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Required Language: English

Preferred Language: Russian

Job Summary: Our client in Dubai is looking for an Investment Analyst who will support the company’s investment team by conducting in-depth research, financial modeling, and market analysis to identify, evaluate, and manage investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Conduct detailed research on global and regional markets, industries, and specific investment opportunities.
2. Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential investments, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, comparative valuations, and scenario modeling.
3. Provide strategic financial advice and guidance on investment opportunities, capital raising, and risk management.
4. Prepare investment memorandums and present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support stakeholders' financial needs and objectives.
6. Act as an internal advisor to the founder, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
7. Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes affecting the financial industry.
8. Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver solutions accordingly.
9. Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Certification such as CFA is preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, asset management, or corporate finance.
• Experience working with founders or family businesses is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Strong numerical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to manage tasks independently and effectively.

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Urgently Hiring

Work Type: Full-time

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Required Experience: 7.0 Years

Preferred Soft Skills: Presentation Skills, Analytical Skills, Ability to work Independently, Numerical Skills, Research Skills, Stakeholder Management

Country: United Arab Emirates

City: Dubai

Required Language: English

Preferred Language: Russian

Job Summary: Our client in Dubai is looking for an Investment Analyst who will support the company’s investment team by conducting in-depth research, financial modeling, and market analysis to identify, evaluate, and manage investment opportunities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct detailed research on global and regional markets, industries, and specific investment opportunities.
• Build and maintain financial models to evaluate potential investments, including discounted cash flow (DCF) analyses, comparative valuations, and scenario modeling.
• Provide strategic financial advice and guidance on investment opportunities, capital raising, and risk management.
• Prepare investment memorandums and present findings and recommendations to senior management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support stakeholders' financial needs and objectives.
• Act as an internal advisor to the founder, providing strategic insights and recommendations.
• Stay updated on market trends and regulatory changes affecting the financial industry.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders to understand their requirements and deliver solutions accordingly.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and ethical standards.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or a related field. Professional Certification such as CFA is preferred.
• 2-5 years of relevant experience in investment analysis, asset management, or corporate finance.
• Experience working with founders or family businesses is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in financial modeling and valuation techniques.
• Strong numerical, writing, and presentation skills.
• Self-sufficient with the ability to manage tasks independently and effectively.

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About Stryde Stryde is revolutionizing private markets.

Through Stryde and Stryde 71, we are building a cutting-edge, regulated digital product where individuals and institutions can access exclusive investment opportunities, previously restricted and reserved for a select few.

With Stryde, we are the world's first sports investment platform, and with Stryde71, we are the most active tech investment platform in the GCC.

We're building a complete suite of alternative investments and launching other platforms that will present exclusive opportunities in exciting spaces.

The Opportunity We are hiring a highly analytical and proactive Investment Analyst to own the preparation, execution, and investor-facing communications for deals launched on both Stryde and Stryde71.

This is a critical role supporting our deal pipeline and investor success.

You'll be the first point of contact for issuers during onboarding and the bridge between the investment and growth teams as we bring deals to life.

This is not a back-office analyst role.

You'll lead conversations with asset originators, manage deal readiness, support investor Q&A, and help turn top-tier opportunities into fully funded campaigns.

Job Description Lead due diligence coordination and data collection with external partners and issuers Prepare investment materials including pitch decks, memos, financial summaries, and FAQs Conduct market and peer benchmarking analysis to support campaign narrative and pricing Collaborate with product, compliance, and marketing teams to launch and optimize campaigns on Stryde and Stryde71 Serve as the point person for internal campaign readiness across compliance, tech, and design Handle inbound investor queries during live campaigns, escalating to senior team when needed Assist with post-campaign reporting and performance analysis Requirements 1–3 years of experience in venture capital, private equity, consulting, investment banking, or early-stage startups Strong communication skills and confidence leading external conversations Excellent PowerPoint and Excel capabilities (including light modeling) Attention to detail and an ability to balance multiple timelines and stakeholders Interest in private equity, sports, venture capital, or entertainment assets is a major plus You're genuinely excited about the potential of Stryde.

You should be passionate about investments or sports, ideally both.

You possess a strong sense of ownership and initiative.

You're excited by the prospect of building something from the ground up.

You can articulate complex ideas clearly and concisely.

Why Stryde Hybrid work environment Work directly with the founding team in one of the most exciting fintech start-ups Generous equity compensation with the aim to bring a high degree of ownership into your work.

Fun team activities such as attending global sports events.

After all, we are operating in a fun space.

Plutus Associates Capital Limited is an independently managed wealth advisory firm with a well established client base of high networth individuals / corporations. The firm is licensed in the Dubai International Financial Centre ("DIFC") and regulated by the Dubai Financial Services Authority ("DFSA").

Job Description :

As an Investment Analyst at Plutus Associates Capital Limited, you will analyze and evaluate investment portfolios of high networth individuals / corporations holding their custody with reputed private banks based out of Switzerland and Singapore. You will prepare various reports & written correspondences, maintain files & databases, compile statistics on investments for existing and prospective clients. You will be reporting directly to the Head of Investments.

Key Responsibilities :

• Provide analytical support on a variety of investment portfolio

• Manage the ongoing portfolio rebalancing

• Independently monitor and research ongoing economic statistics and market trends

• Screen for products across asset classes on an ongoing basis

• Assist with the development of client presentations

• Attend client meetings with the advisors of the Firm

• Correspond with Investment Custodians and various affiliates as necessary

• Perform these and other responsibilities assigned by the Firm in a timely manner

Requirements :

• Degree in finance, business, or economics or Chartered Financial Analyst strongly preferred.

• The ideal candidate will have one of these degrees along with 4-7 years of experience in the investment industry.

• Advanced level of knowledge with Microsoft Excel; Bloomberg required

• Strong work ethic, detail orientation and a passion for excellence

• Seniority level Mid-Senior level

• Employment type Full-time

• Job function Finance and Sales

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Investment Analyst - Infrastructure (MEPA)

Job # : req33944 Organization : IFC Sector : Infrastructure Grade : GE Term Duration : 3 years 0 months Recruitment Type : Local Recruitment Location : Amman,Jordan; Dubai,UAE Required Language(s) : English Preferred Language(s) : Arabic Closing Date : 8 / 15 / 2025 (MM / DD / YYY) at 11 : 59pm UTC

Description

IFC—a member of the World Bank Group—is the largest global development institution focused on the private sector in emerging markets. We work in more than 100 countries, using our capital, expertise, and influence to create markets and opportunities in developing countries. In fiscal year 2024, IFC committed a record $56 billion in long term finance to private companies and financial institutions in developing countries, leveraging the power of the private sector to end extreme poverty and boost shared prosperity as economies grapple with the impacts of global compounding crises. For more information, visit .IFC has embarked on an ambitious new growth strategy (IFC 3.0) to develop business and stimulate more investment activity. This strategy calls for generating unique opportunities by proactively working "Upstream" to create, deepen, and expand markets and to imagine, design and implement investment projects. It requires taking a systematic approach to understanding the regulatory and sector bottlenecks that prevent the flow of private capital into productive investment in our member countries and addressing these bottlenecks through World Bank Group engagement on policy reforms and programmatic interventions at the country and sector level.IFC's Infrastructure (INR) Department is looking to hire 2 Investment Analysts to join its team covering primarily the MCT Region (Middle East, Central Asia, Türkiye, Afghanistan and Pakistan). The candidates will be based in Amman (Jordan) and Dubai (UAE). Role & Responsibilities :

• Create and analyze financial models - Review and analyze historical and projected financial statements - Support the team in preliminary financial analysis and preparation of Project Concept Notes, Investment Review Books, and any documentation for IFC internal processes.
• Participate in the active monitoring of investments in portfolio companies, including monitoring of compliance with IFC financial, integrity, environmental, insurance and legal requirements.
• Review company information and prepare reports on periodic financial statements, project progress reports, and other information submitted by clients.
• Conduct industry and market research on relevant sectors / markets from internal and external databases, including comparator analysis and market mapping - Assist in IFC's business development efforts - Elaborate pitchbooks and proposals for clients
• Provide analytical support to the 2 Regional Industry Managers (RIMs) and to the Regional Upstream Manager whenever required, for the monitoring / updating of the MCT INR pipeline (Mainstream and Upstream) as well as in the preparation of the Quarterly Business Overview reports.

Selection Criteria

WBG Culture Attributes :

1. Sense of Urgency – Anticipating and quickly reacting to the needs of internal and external stakeholders.

2. Thoughtful Risk Taking – Taking informed and thoughtful risks and making courageous decisions to push boundaries for greater impact.

3. Empowerment and Accountability – Engaging with others in an empowered and accountable manner for impactful results.

The World Bank Group offers comprehensive benefits, including a retirement plan; medical, life and disability insurance; and paid leave, including parental leave, as well as reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.