80 Investment Strategy jobs in the United Arab Emirates

We are conducting an executive search on behalf of a leading UAE-based investment platform to appoint a Chief Investment Officer (CIO). This senior role offers a rare opportunity to lead global and regional investment strategy for a high-impact, diversified platform operating across sectors including private equity, M&A and structured finance. As CIO, you will oversee the end-to-end investment lifecycle—from origination and execution through to portfolio optimisation and exits. This is a strategic role for a proven investment leader ready to drive capital deployment and long-term value creation.

• Define and implement a scalable investment strategy aligned with business growth goals.
• Lead capital allocation, cross-border M&A transactions, and structured finance activities.
• Oversee joint venture performance and strategic investor partnerships.
• Build investment governance, capital planning, and decision-making frameworks.

• Originate and lead complex investment deals (including private equity, venture capital and strategic acquisitions).
• Supervise due diligence, valuation models, and financial structuring.
• Maximise portfolio value through performance tracking, risk analysis, and exit planning.
• Drive post-investment value creation with strategic oversight.

• Develop senior relationships with sovereign wealth funds, investment banks, and global financial partners.
• Act as the executive representative at global forums and investor summits.
• Deliver real-time market analysis to inform board and C-suite decisions.

• Implement robust investment risk frameworks and ensure legal/regulatory compliance.
• Lead internal governance across reporting, controls, and operational transparency.

• Demonstrated success in investment banking, asset management, private equity, or corporate finance.
• Leadership experience running high-performing, cross-functional investment teams.
• Strong technical capability in financial modelling, valuation, and risk management.
• Experience working in international markets and managing high-growth portfolios.

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Senior Manager – Investment & Strategy Real Estate

The ideal candidate will be a generalist (ideally with proven focus on the real estate industry) – The required core experience is either transactions services and/or private equity. The role will be directly reporting to the CIO and manage a small team of analysts (2 to 3).

CFA / MBA from a top tier college is a plus.

The job will include mainly:

• Asset Management
• Produce monthly updates on the results of the subsidiaries owned by the company and recommend key action plans to improve profitability
• Update the business plan of all the subsidiaries
• Closely oversee the activities of the subsidiaries to ensure operations are running smoothly – this includes operational and organizational review.
• New acquisitions
• Lead the analysis and execution of new potential acquisitions, from sourcing to execution and integration within the Group.
• Joint ventures
• Lead the feasibility and execution of partnership and JVs
• Other major tasks include
• Lead the feasibility studies and feasibility reviews for new potential launches (Residential, Commercial and Retail mainly)
• Continuous review of the performance of ongoing developments
• Update the Group Business Plan and present it to the Excom
• Update the strategy / vision, prepare an implementation plan and execute it.

Senior Manager – Investment & Strategy Real Estate

The ideal candidate will be a generalist (ideally with proven focus on the real estate industry) – The required core experience is either transactions services and/or private equity. The role will be directly reporting to the CIO and manage a small team of analysts (2 to 3).

CFA / MBA from a top tier college is a plus.

The job will include mainly:

1. Asset Management
2. Produce monthly updates on the results of the subsidiaries owned by the company and recommend key action plans to improve profitability
3. Update the business plan of all the subsidiaries
4. Closely oversee the activities of the subsidiaries to ensure operations are running smoothly – this includes operational and organizational review.
5. New acquisitions
6. Lead the analysis and execution of new potential acquisitions, from sourcing to execution and integration within the Group.
7. Joint ventures
8. Lead the feasibility and execution of partnership and JVs
9. Other major tasks include
10. Lead the feasibility studies and feasibility reviews for new potential launches (Residential, Commercial and Retail mainly)
11. Continuous review of the performance of ongoing developments
12. Update the Group Business Plan and present it to the Excom
13. Update the strategy / vision, prepare an implementation plan and execute it.

Job Title: Strategic Finance Leader

This is an exceptional opportunity to lead the financial management of a global player operating in the Tech/Payments/Digital/FinTech space. As Group Chief Financial Officer, you will oversee the full spectrum of financial management, including financial planning, risk mitigation, regulatory compliance, investor relations, and the execution of growth initiatives.

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

Job Purpose

Manage the performance of Aldar’s residential & commercial property portfolio, planning the timing of capital upgrades, with the goal of enhancing value and maximizing return of the portfolio.

This role is for Emiratization only.

Roles & Responsibilities

Market Research

1. Conduct periodic market research on rental rates to ensure proper setting of internal rates for Aldar residential and commercial portfolio.
2. Analyze market conditions and forecast changes in rates and occupancy levels, in conjunction with the Director – Investment Management.
3. Monitor and periodically assess competitors' assets to forecast any potential risk on demand, rates and asset classes.
4. Identify and implement value-add initiatives.
5. Recommend changes in rental rates based on market conditions.
6. Obtain new capabilities and equipment through CAPEX programs.
7. Conduct development feasibility and draft of associated IC Business Case.

Asset Management

1. Manage the portfolio of residential and commercial assets.
2. Review financial statements related to the asset, market and economic data to determine the economic impact and/or compliance impact for the operation of the assets.
3. Monitor the performance of assets to ensure delivery on financial targets.
4. Maximize return on assets and assets utilization.
5. Improve maintenance productivity and optimize space/equipment reliability as per business targets.
6. Achieve profitability while recognizing inefficiencies and minimize asset capital expenditures.
7. Provide input on asset repositioning and asset disposal, in conjunction with the Director – Investment Management.
8. Ensure pricing strategy and payment scheduling are suited for market prospects and cultivating for current and new client relationships.

Risk Management

1. Manage and assess risks associated with the operation/utilization of assets to ensure activities are in alignment with the investment management objectives.

Key Results Areas

1. Periodic review of market economics and residential market rates.
2. Management of residential and commercial asset portfolio.
3. Smooth interaction with Aldar subsidiaries such as Khidmah and Provis.
4. Ensure meeting the residential & commercial portfolio financial targets.

Skills & Experience

RELATED YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

1. Min of 10+ years of at least 5 years of experience in real estate, property and asset management, investment banking, buy side or sell side advisory similar related field.

YOE IN MANAGERIAL POSITION

1. Min of 2+ years in a related managerial position.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE

1. Banking, real estate consultancy, management consultancy.

TECHNICAL AND INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

1. Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency with standard software, including MS Office; advanced Excel skills is a must.
2. Proven track record in conducting valuation/financial models.
3. Able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making.
4. Ability to interpret and manage transaction documentation: NDAs, MoUs, LoI’s, and SPA’s.
5. Ability to develop Board level papers and investment memoranda.

QUALIFICATION

Bachelor Degree in Engineering, Economics, Finance or Accounting, MBA (Finance), CFA, CA or CPA preferred.

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Job Purpose
Manage the performance of Aldar’s residential & commercial property portfolio, planning the timing of capital upgrades, with the goal of enhancing value and maximizing return of the portfolio.

Job Purpose
Manage the performance of Aldar’s residential & commercial property portfolio, planning the timing of capital upgrades, with the goal of enhancing value and maximizing return of the portfolio.
This role is for Emiratization only.
Roles & Responsibilities
Market Research

• Conduct periodic market research on rental rates to ensure proper setting of internal rates for Aldar residential and commercial portfolio.
• Analyze market conditions and forecast changes in rates and occupancy levels, in conjunction with the Director – Investment Management.
• Monitoring and periodically assessing competitors' assets to forecast any potential risk on demand, rates and asset classes.
• Identify and implement value-add initiatives
• Recommend changes in rental rates based on market conditions.
• Obtain new capabilities and equipment through CAPEX programs
• Conduct development feasibility and draft of associated IC Business Case
  

• Manage the portfolio of residential and commercial assets;
• Review financial statements related to the asset, market and economic data to determine the economic impact and/or compliance impact for the operation of the assets.
• Monitor the performance of assets to ensure delivery on financial targets.
• Maximize return on assets and assets utilization.
• Improve maintenance productivity and optimize space / equipment reliability as per business targets.
• Achieve profitability while recognizing inefficiencies and minimize asset capital expenditures.
• Provide input on asset repositioning and asset disposal, in conjunction with the Director – Investment Management.
• Ensure pricing strategy and payment scheduling are suited for market prospects and cultivating for current and new client relationships
  

• Manage and assess risks associated with the operation / utilization of assets to ensure activities are in alignment with the investment management objectives.
  

• Periodic review of market economics and residential market rates.
• Management of residential and commercial asset portfolio.
• Smooth interaction with Aldar subsidiaries such as Khidmah and Provis.
• Ensure meeting the residential & commercial portfolio financial targets.
  

• Outstanding analytical and quantitative skills; proficiency with standard software, including MS Office; advanced Excel skills is a must.
• Proven track record in conducting valuation / financial models.
• Able to analyze, evaluate and move quickly to support rapid decision making.
• Ability to interpret and manage transaction documentation: NDAs, MoUs, LoI’s, and SPA’s
• Ability to develop Board level papers and investment memoranda.
  

• Seniority levelExecutive

• Employment typeFull-time

• Job functionFinance and Sales

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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 practising best-in-class governance and adhering to reporting needs.

• 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 (PMI) and asset optimization (operation, technical, financial):

• 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 etc.

• 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.

• 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.
• Identify and evaluate exit opportunities and exit strategy for assets that are being managed.
• Maintain familiarity and connections with potential buyer universe.

• 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.
• 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.

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

Desired Candidate Profile

• MBA or relevant Master’s degree from a top-tier internationally recognized higher education institution.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2-5 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.

• 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.

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Project description

Large reputed bank in UAE is looking for Loan Portfolio Management party data analyst/reporting expert .

Responsibilities

• - Collaborate with cross functional teams to develop and enhance analytical models for loan valuation, performance measurement (NIM, NII) and risk measurement (RWA, ECL). Understanding of these concepts is mandatory- Highly competent in Data collection, Data cleansing and Preprocessing, Exploratory Data analysis (EDA), Feature engineering, modelling, Evaluation and interpretation and communication.- Conduct in-depth analysis of the Global corporate finance Loan portfolio, assessing risk, performance and identifying opportunities for optimization.- Utilize advanced data analytics techniques to extract meaningful insights, trends and key drivers impacting the loan portfolio.- Develop and maintain dashboards and reports to communicate portfolio metrics and KPI's to key stake holders.- Stay abreast of market trends, regulatory changes, and industry developments to ensure portfolio remains aligned with strategic objectives.- Prepare comprehensive reports and presentations to communicate findings and recommendations to LPM stake holders and management.- Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is a must- Problem Solving - Thinks ahead, anticipates questions, plans for contingencies, finds alternative solutions, and identifies clear objectives. Sees the big picture and effectively analyses complex issues

SKILLS

Must have

• -8 to 10 years of experience in Loan portfolio management.-Banking experience is a must.- analytical models for loan valuation, performance measurement (NIM, NII) and risk measurement (RWA, ECL)-Data collection, Data cleansing and Preprocessing, Exploratory Data analysis (EDA), Feature engineering, modelling, Evaluation and interpretation and communication.-Proficiency in Excel and Power BI is a must .-Global corporate finance Loan portfolio, assessing risk, performance.

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