Strategy Asset Consultant

Posted Date 9 months ago
Location United Arab Emirates
Job Reference 12156
Salary 0.0
Responsibilities and duties ? Support the Director to drive / optimize value creation in portfolio companies. • Identify portfolio company value creation opportunities through consistently refreshed shareholder opinions / value creation plans • Act as key interface in relationship with portfolio companies (Board / exec team) to drive value creation plans to execution • Ensure CLIENT decision rights (according to DoA) are executed • Identify portfolio company synergies and oversee implementation ? Regularly monitor asset performance and mitigate potential issues • Conduct regular performance review of portfolio companies • Ensure that companies are on track vs. plan on key topics • Identify, mitigate and escalate potential issues Drive decision on implications of hold / sell for asset ? Research and assist Director to develop sector strategies & detailed sector screens • Develop sector strategies / CLIENT point of view on sector and on latest relevant trends / investable themes • Develop detailed sector screens to identify most attractive opportunities for investment ? Coordinate with M&A on deal origination for new strategic investments • Engage with sector ecosystem and build strong network with relevant stakeholders • Execute on deal transactions in collaboration with M&A team; heavily contribute on all sector specific / commercial topics (e.g., commercial diligence) ? Supervise the Associates in their work on supporting all deal executions ? Support other cross-sector projects as required by the Chief Strategic Assets Officer Reporting ? Prepare information and support on all reporting for the Sector Director as required by CLIENT’s CEO and CIO’s. ? He / She should support the operations of CLIENT’s Investment team, as requested. ? He / She should assist in the preparation of periodical reports to the Investment Committee. Self-Development ? Adhere to industry practices and policies. ? Coach and mentor UAE nationals, especially in relation but not limited to the Investments Department. Skills and background Education ? Masters degree in Economics, STEM or other relevant fields ? Relevant professional certificates an advantage. Background and experience ? 10 years’ experience in sector experience in similar role in industry, or managerial position in investment/consulting (relevant to sector) ? Demonstrated experience and success in M&A (e.g. corporate M&A) ? Fluency (oral/written) in Arabic is an advantage (dependent on portfolio companies in sector)