45 Investment Strategies jobs in Abu Dhabi

Our organization requires a detail-oriented financial analysis professional with excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex concepts in an understandable manner. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for financial analysis, analytical abilities, as well as strong organizational skills.

• Develop comprehensive financial models and perform thorough market research to analyze industry trends
• Evaluate company performance and prepare detailed reports on findings to stakeholders
• Make recommendations on investments, cost control, budgeting, and financial planning strategies
• Monitor expenditure, revenue streams, cash flow, and accounts receivable/payable transactions
• Identify areas of opportunity to increase profitability and reduce risk exposure
• Collaborate with external stakeholders such as auditors or regulatory bodies
• Present results of analyses in clear, concise form to internal stakeholders

• Relevant experience in financial analysis or related field with a proven track record
• High level of familiarity with financial regulation frameworks (IFRS) and general market patterns
• Excellent analytical abilities, strong organizational skills, and proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (especially Excel)

Financial Analyst Role: Due Diligence Executive

We thrive in high-pressure business environments where astute decision-making drives success. As a key member of our team, you'll play a pivotal role in working at the forefront of complex transactions.

Our Transaction Diligence network delivers high-quality advice through each phase of the transaction process. Our core work is due diligence, assessing target companies' finances and business projections, identifying opportunities, risks, sensitivities, and potential mitigations, and reporting on these to clients, banks, investors, and other parties.

The Opportunity

You will collaborate with experienced due diligence professionals, learning and developing the skills needed to perform due diligence in various situations and sectors. With opportunities for travel within MENA, you will often work as part of a wider cross-service line team when tackling projects.

As your career progresses with us, you'll have the chance to work on more complex transactions, lead teams, build relationships with clients and corporate finance community members, and take on broader roles within our organization.

Key Responsibilities

In this executive role, you'll participate in due diligence engagements related to private equity investor groups and strategic corporate buyers. You'll analyze financial and operational results by reviewing accounting records and participating in interviews with management. Effective teamwork will be essential, demonstrating commitment to quality, sharing responsibility, providing support, maintaining communication, and updating senior team members on progress.

Skills and Attributes for Success

• A strong analytical mindset is crucial in this environment, as you'll regularly assist in researching technical accounting issues to evaluate implications on transaction valuation and structuring, and prepare analyses of financial information to assess trends and fluctuations.
• Good communication skills will also be vital for success in this role, as you'll be required to prepare reports and schedules delivered to clients and develop productive working relationships with them.

Benefits

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on performance and recognized for the value you bring to our business. Plus:

• Continuous learning: You'll develop the mindset and skills to navigate whatever comes next.
• Success as defined by you: We'll provide the tools and flexibility so you can make a meaningful impact, your way.
• Diverse and inclusive culture: You'll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs.

Introduction:

We are working with a prominent, regionally diversified investment group that is seeking to appoint a Senior Finance Leader to oversee Group-level financial planning, performance analysis, and strategic decision support. This is a high-impact role, reporting to the Group CFO, focused on driving financial transformation, digitalisation, and long-term value creation across the portfolio.

The ideal candidate will bring deep FP&A expertise, strong commercial insight, and a passion for enabling smarter, faster business decisions through analytics and collaboration.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of Group-wide budgeting, forecasting, and long-term financial planning processes.
• Champion digitalisation and innovation initiatives across the FP&A function, leveraging tools such as AI, automation, and business intelligence platforms.
• Prepare and present insightful financial analysis, executive dashboards, and performance reports to senior leadership and the Board.
• Collaborate closely with business units and subsidiaries to consolidate budgets, identify risks and opportunities, and ensure alignment with strategic goals.
• Evaluate investment opportunities with a critical and commercial lens; challenge and validate proposals from investment teams.
• Establish and continuously improve FP&A processes, controls, and reporting mechanisms to drive efficiency and value-added insights.
• Actively support cash flow management and scenario analysis to assess the impact of business initiatives.
• Build and lead a high-performing FP&A team, providing mentorship, clear direction, and development opportunities.
• Represent the finance function on internal committees and cross-functional initiatives.
• Provide strategic input into corporate decision-making and risk mitigation efforts.
• Maintain strong awareness of how operating businesses function, enabling tailored and actionable financial guidance.
• Lead the preparation of Board/Committee materials and liaise with key internal and external stakeholders, including auditors.
• Foster a culture of curiosity, continuous improvement, and proactive financial stewardship.

Candidate Profile

• Qualified Chartered Accountant; CFA and/or MBA from a globally accredited institution is highly desirable
• 10–12+ years' progressive experience in FP&A, IR, or related senior finance roles
• Background in diversified groups or investment holding companies, preferably in the GCC
• Strong leadership skills, commercial mindset, and stakeholder management capabilities
• Proven ability to drive financial transformation and digitalisation initiatives
• Arabic fluency is a MUST

Job Summary:

We are seeking a seasoned investment professional to lead our portfolio management efforts. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of global financial markets, asset classes, and investment vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

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• Develop and implement diversified multi-asset portfolios aligned with client mandates and internal investment views.
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• Translate strategic and tactical asset allocation views into actionable portfolio models tailored to various risk profiles.
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• Collaborate with the research team to refine security selection and ensure alignment between top-down and bottom-up investment processes.
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• Execute portfolio decisions while adhering to investment guidelines, risk parameters, and performance targets.
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• Demonstrated expertise in global finance, global markets, and portfolio management.
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• Ability to develop and implement investment strategies that align with organizational goals and targets.
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• Strong analytical skills to analyze investment performance and trends.
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• Familiarity with portfolio management tools (e.g., Blackrock Aladdin).
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• A minimum of 6 years of experience in global finance or global markets.
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Benefits:

This is a full-time position with no remote work option.

The Investment Associate role is a pivotal position in the organization, providing crucial support to the sector head. This individual oversees strategy, budgeting, risk, talent, compensation, and M&A initiatives in portfolio companies.

Key responsibilities include helping to manage the value of investments, initiating and managing transformation initiatives at portfolio companies, and evaluating new investment opportunities.

Responsibilities and duties

Drive Value Creation in Portfolio Companies

• Support value creation opportunities through refreshed shareholder opinions and value creation plans.
• Collaborate with the Investment Manager to drive value creation plans to execution.
• Identify and analyze portfolio company synergies and implement them.

Monitor Asset Performance

Sector Strategies & Detailed Sector Screens

Requirements

Job Purpose:

To manage an assigned portfolio of operational clean energy assets under the Europe platform to deliver the business cases and to maximize value by ways of financial engineering, operational enhancements, relationship management, and strategic exits while practicing best-in-class governance and adhering to reporting needs.

Management of portfolio of assets and/or platform companies:

• Manage the due diligence streams, third parties, consultants, ownership and accountability, financial modelling, preparation of internal briefing material, and closing arrangements.
• Prepare and implement financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Execute portfolio activities across multiple energy and preferably renewable operating assets.
• Ensure achievement of operational and financial turnaround in energy and renewable assets.
• Manage post-acquisition integration (PMI) and asset optimization (operation, technical, financial).

Management of relationships with investment partners:

• Develop professional relationships with Masdar Investment Partners (e.g. JVs) and actively participate in meetings ensuring adequate representation of Masdar and its interests at all times.
• Conduct regular high-intensity interaction with investment partners, portfolio companies, and projects and contribute to accurate information exchange through various reports.

Management and reporting on asset performance:

• Manage and report on periodic assessments of ongoing asset performance, continued value enhancement potential, and areas of risk on the asset base.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and assessment of asset value and risk drivers as well as systematic reporting and prioritization of opportunities and risks.

Manage third-party capital and debt relevant to asset management:

• Act as a focal point to providers of third-party financing for assigned assets and identify and manage the implementation of refinancing levers for value enhancement.
• Maintain relationships with financing parties to understand market status and trends.
• Management of exit opportunities.
• Identify and evaluate exit opportunities and exit strategy for assets that are being managed.
• Maintain familiarity and connections with potential buyer universe.

Management of stakeholders and third-party service providers:

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management, personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favorable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar's best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.
• Contribute to the continuous improvement and implementation of unit systems, policies, and procedures covering all areas of activity so that all relevant procedural/legislative requirements and standards are fulfilled while ensuring that policies and procedures support the delivery of the strategy.

Reporting to stakeholders:

• Complete all relevant reports in a comprehensive, accurate, and timely manner and comply with international principles of corporate governance and standards and shareholder requirements.

Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or relevant Master's degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field.
• Preferred Experience:
• Minimum of 25 years of experience in senior roles in energy and renewables investment banking and asset management/portfolio operations in an energy investment environment or an equivalent experience.
• Experience with preparing and implementing financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Experience in utility IPPs or private equity.
• Experience in the assigned region is required.
• Experience in renewable energy/infrastructure investments and business development.

Job Specific Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen skills.
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate/multifunctional environment.
• Ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams.
• Excellent understanding of value-based management concepts.
• Extensive familiarity with commercial and risk concepts.
• Strong knowledge of tools and systems used in asset management.
• Good understanding of relevant rules and regulations.

This role is for UAE Nationals ONLY

Additional Information :

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested or committed to invest in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions, Mubadala, ADNOC, and TAQA, and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneering projects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies that are commercially viable and bankable.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time

We are seeking a highly analytical and commercially astute Senior Manager to support investment decision-making and contribute to high-impact portfolio management.

The ideal candidate will bring robust reporting and strategic analysis skills to review and assess investment materials, evaluate board materials, management presentations, and investment papers. They will prepare insightful questions and challenge underlying assumptions and strategic logic.

Key responsibilities include:

• Interpreting financial statements to identify key trends, opportunities, and risks
• Translating quantitative findings into strategic business insights
• Critically assessing board packs to spot inconsistencies, gaps, or areas requiring clarification
• Identifying key risks and commercial issues within proposed investments

The Senior Manager will provide support across the full deal lifecycle: due diligence, financial modelling, and legal structuring. They will assess strategic alignment and financial viability of new investment opportunities and perform valuation analyses using various methodologies.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in consulting or private equity with 6–10 years of experience in management consulting, private equity, investment banking, or a related field. They will hold a Bachelor's degree in Finance, Economics, Business, or a related field; an MBA or CFA is a plus.

Requirements:

• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and communication abilities
• Track record of supporting end-to-end deal processes

Job Title: Financial Planning and Analysis Manager

About the Role:

The Financial Planning and Analysis Manager champions and implements property-wide strategies that deliver products and services to meet or exceed the needs and expectations of the target customer and property employees. The role provides financial expertise to support the successful implementation of brand service strategy and initiatives while maximizing return on investment.

• Analyzes financial data and market trends.
• Assists in analyzing information, forecasts sales against expenses, and creates annual budget plans.
• Compiles, analyzes, and monitors actual sales against projected sales.
• Assists in developing means to improve profit, including estimating costs and benefits, exploring new business opportunities, etc.
• Analyzes differences between actual budget wages and forecasted wages for more efficient budget planning.
• Thinks creatively and practically to develop, execute, and implement new business plans.
• Supports sound business and financial decision-making to protect and strengthen our competitive advantage.
• Implements appropriate controls to manage business risks.

Key Responsibilities:

Leading Accounting Teams:

• Uses interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence, and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decisions; demonstrates honesty and integrity; leads by example.
• Communicates goals and owner priorities clearly to subordinates.
• Provides leadership by assigning clear accountability to team members and managers, backed by appropriate authority.
• Holds staff accountable for performance.

Developing and Maintaining Finance and Accounting Goals:

• Supports property strategy from a finance and accounting perspective.
• Submits reports timely, ensuring delivery deadlines are met.
• Ensures profits and losses are documented accurately.
• Achieves and exceeds goals, including performance, budget, and team goals.
• Makes necessary corrections to audit results if needed.
• Reviews audit issues for accuracy.

Managing Projects and Policies:

• Monitors applicable taxes, ensuring they are current, collected, and/or accrued.
• Generates and provides accurate, timely reports and presentations.
• Ensures compliance with SOPs and LSOPs.
• Oversees internal, external, and regulatory audits.
• Ensures the accuracy of the P&L, with costs properly matched to revenue and recorded in proper accounts.

Anticipating and Delivering on Stakeholders' Needs:

• Understands and meets the needs of key stakeholders (owners, corporate, guests, etc.).
• Understands owners' perspectives and ROI expectations.
• Addresses owner needs and involves ownership in key decisions.
• Uses strong leadership and communication skills to influence the executive team and property strategies.
• Advises the GM and executive committee on operational and financial issues.
• Facilitates meetings to review information with management.
• Attends owners' meetings to provide financial context and explanations.
• Communicates effectively with owners, understanding their priorities and strategic focus.
• Demonstrates a commitment to meeting all stakeholders' needs.
• Communicates financial concepts clearly and persuasively to drive desired behaviors.

Managing Human Resources Activities:

• Ensures team members are cross-trained for daily operations.
• Administers property policies fairly and consistently.
• Ensures new hires participate in orientation and receive proper training.
• Develops plans for individual team member development based on strengths, needs, and aspirations.

We Foster an Inclusive Culture:

At our company, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunities. We foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued. Our commitment includes nondiscrimination on any protected basis.

Masdar is the UAE's clean energy champion and one of the largest companies of its kind in the world, advancing the development and deployment of renewable energy and green hydrogen technologies to address global sustainability challenges. Established in 2006, Masdar is today active in over 40 countries, helping them to achieve their clean energy objectives and advance sustainable development.

Masdar is jointly owned by Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), Mubadala Investment Company (Mubadala), and Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), and under this ownership the company is targeting a renewable energy portfolio capacity of at least 100 gigawatts (GW) by 2030 and an annual green hydrogen production capacity of up to 1 million tonnes by the same year.

Job purpose:

To manage the portfolio of all operational clean energy assets in the Europe region to deliver the business cases and to maximize value by ways of financial engineering, operational enhancements, relationship management and strategic exits, while practicing best-in-class governance and adhering to reporting needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage the due diligence streams, third parties consultants, ownership and accountability financial modelling, preparation of internal briefing material and closing arrangements.
• Prepare and implement financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment.
• Execute portfolio activities across multiple energy and preferably renewable operating assets.
• Ensure achievement operational and financial turnaround in energy and renewable assets.
• Manage post-acquisition integration and asset optimization (operation, technical, financial).

Management of relationships with investment partners:

• Develop professional relationships with Masdar Investment Partners (e.g. JV's) and actively participate in meetings ensuring adequate representation of Masdar and its interests at all times.
• Conduct regular high intensity interaction with investment partners, portfolio companies and projects and contribute to accurate information exchange through various reports etc.

Management and reporting on asset performance:

• Manage and report on periodic assessments of on-going asset performance, continued value enhancement potential and areas of risk on the asset base.
• Ensure accurate monitoring and assessment of asset value and risk drivers as well as systematic reporting and prioritization of opportunities and risks.

Manage third party capital and debt relevant to asset management:

• Act as a focal point to providers of third party financing for assigned assets, and identify and manage the implementation of refinancing levers for value enhancement.
• Maintain relationships with financing parties to understand market status and trends.

Management of exit opportunities:

• Identify and evaluate exit opportunities and exit strategy for assets that are being managed and act as a focal point for potential buyers.
• Maintain familiarity and connections with potential asset off-takers.

Management of stakeholders and third-party service providers:

• Ensure relationships with service level providers are managed smoothly and effectively in a way that guarantees that Masdar is provided with quality and timely services, in line with relevant service level agreements.
• As and when required by management, personally manage key relationships/negotiations with relevant internal and external stakeholders in order to ensure the negotiation and agreement of favourable deals and agreements that safeguard Masdar's best interests while ensuring the delivery of necessary needs/goals.

Preferred Qualifications:

• MBA or relevant Master's degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field

Preferred Experience:

• 10-12 years of experience in senior roles in energy and renewables investment and asset management/portfolio operations in an energy investment environment or an equivalent experience
• Experience with preparing and implementing financial and operational controls frameworks and processes in a portfolio management environment
• Experience in private utility, IPPs or private equity
• Experience in the assigned region is required ( Greece)
• Experience in renewable energy/infrastructure investments and business development

Job-Specific Skills:

• Strong strategic thinking and business acumen skills
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills leading to a consultative approach within a corporate / multifunctional environment
• Ability to integrate and lead cross-functional teams
• Excellent understanding of value-based management concepts
• Extensive familiarity with commercial and risk concepts
• Strong financial modelling and analytical skills
• Strong knowledge of tools and systems used in asset management
• Good understanding of relevant rules and regulations

• This role is based in Abu Dhabi and will be open to global applicants.
• Speaking Greek would be an advantage.

Masdar is one of the world's fastest growing renewable energy companies and a green hydrogen leader, placing the UAE at the forefront of the energy transition.

As a pioneer in advancing the clean energy sector and a key enabler of the UAE's vision as a global leader in sustainability and climate action, Masdar has developed projects in more than 40 countries across six continents and has invested, or committed to invest, in worldwide projects with a combined value of more than US$30 billion.

Masdar unites the UAE's three energy champions – Mubadala, ADNOC and TAQA – and will utilize their combined expertise to fulfill its purpose as a global clean energy pioneer across renewables and green hydrogen.

Promoting innovation in solar, wind, energy storage, waste-to-energy, and geothermal energy, Masdar has a proven record of delivering pioneeringprojects using cutting-edge clean energy technologies, that are commercially viable and bankable.

As part of the application process, we will collect, store and process personal information about you.

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