Associate/Senior Associate - Portfolio Monitoring

International Permanent View Job Description
The client is seeking a dynamic and analytical professional to join their Corporate Strategy team within a leading fund manager, focusing on private markets. The ideal candidate will play a pivotal role in shaping the strategic direction of the firm, contributing to initiatives that optimize business performance, support decision-making, and enhance our investment strategies.
  • Great Exposure
  • Global coverage

About Our Client

The client is a multi-billion dollar asset manager based in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The organisation is investing across alternative investments globally, across sectors

Job Description

The role reporting to the Principal will have the below responsibilities:

  • Financial Statement Analysis & Modeling: Conduct thorough analysis of financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements to assess company performance, project future financial scenarios, and support strategic planning initiatives.
  • Investment Performance Analysis: Evaluate the performance of private market investments, leveraging various performance metrics (e.g., IRR, MOIC) and benchmarks to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
  • Strategic Planning Support: Work closely with senior management to contribute to corporate strategy initiatives, including market research, benchmark and competitor analysis, and growth strategy development.
  • Presentation Development: Prepare and deliver clear, insightful, and compelling presentations for internal stakeholders, investors, and the board, distilling financial data and strategic recommendations.
  • Market Research: Conduct in-depth research on market trends, competitive positioning, and regulatory changes impacting private markets, providing actionable insights to guide decision-making.
  • Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with various internal teams such as investment, finance, and operations to gather relevant data, ensure alignment of strategies, and contribute to a cohesive corporate strategy.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will have the following:

  • Bachelor's degree in Finance, Business, Economics, or a related field; MBA or CFA is a plus.
  • +4 years of experience in a similar role with an Asset Manager focusing on portolio monitoring/ portfolio performance analysis/portfolio valuation
  • Strong financial modeling and financial statement analysis skills.
  • Excellent presentation skills with the ability to convey complex financial information to various stakeholders.
  • Experience with private markets or alternative investments (e.g., private equity, real estate, infrastructure) is highly desirable.
  • Proficiency in financial analysis tools and software (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
  • Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.

What's on Offer

Great exposure and global coverage

Contact
Gitika Aggarwal
Quote job ref
JN-092024-6548903
Phone number
+971 4 709 0324

Job summary

Job function
Banking & Financial Services
Subsector
Portfolio / Fund / Asset Manager
Sector
Financial Services
Location
International
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Gitika Aggarwal
Consultant phone
+971 4 709 0324
Job reference
JN-092024-6548903