Portfolio Manager (VP), MENA Private Equity, Global Family Office (Role Based in Middle East) Full Time NEW

Background:

Our client is a prominent single-family office, based in one of the major GCC financial hubs, with a multi-asset investment strategy and a diversified international portfolio spanning sectors across private and public equities. As a Single Family Office (SFO) they are able to deploy north of USD 10 Billion and are seeking top-tier talent to join their team in the Middle East.

About role:

Reporting to the Head of MENA Investments, they are looking for an experienced professional to drive investment activity across direct private investments, co-investments and selected public equity transactions across the MENA region, with an emphasis on private equity investments.

This individual will own financial modelling, lead transaction execution and sourcing initiatives and actively manage a complex legacy portfolio while supporting significant capital deployment. The role requires someone who can operate independently from day one and act as partner to senior leadership in building and growing the MENA portfolio.

Responsibilities:

Transaction Execution & Due Diligence:

• Lead transaction execution workstreams across direct private equity investments, co-investments, and selected public market transactions
• Manage financial, commercial, and operational due diligence processes, coordinating internal teams and external advisors

Portfolio Monitoring & Investment Oversight:

• Take primary responsibility for monitoring portfolio investments across private and selected public equity holdings in the MENA region
• Lead performance analysis, KPI tracking, valuation updates, and portfolio reviews
• Prepare and contribute to portfolio materials for Investment Committee discussions and internal reviews
• Drive selected post-investment and value-creation initiatives in collaboration with senior stakeholders

Financial Modelling & Investment Analysis:

• Lead the development and review of detailed financial models across private and public equity investments, including return analysis, sensitivities, downside cases, and structuring considerations
• Own valuation analyses (DCF, trading comparables, precedent transactions) across private and selected public equity investments
• Review and challenge assumptions, ensuring analytical rigor and consistency across investment cases
• Take ownership of investment memoranda and analytical materials presented to the Investment Committee

Qualifications & Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in Investment Banking (experience in key sectors such as Healthcare, Education, and/or Infrastructure will be considered an advantageous), and/or Private Equity / Principal Investing
• Strong financial modelling and valuation skills, with the ability to independently build, own, and review complex analyses
• Top-tier academic background in finance, economics, engineering, or a related discipline