Investment Associate

Investment Associate The analytical, transactional and communications engine of a lean investment team Function: Investment & Investment Operations Reporting to: CEO & COO Location: Abu Dhabi, ADGM Working arrangement: Remote The Role Role Purpose The Investment Associate supports the origination, evaluation, execution and monitoring of investments across the Firm, its Funds and the SPVs through which investments are held. Working closely with the CEO, COO and CFO, the role provides the analytical, transactional and communications support required by a lean investment team—from initial screening and SPV establishment through to transaction completion, portfolio monitoring and investor reporting. This is a hands-on position offering broad exposure across investment management, deal execution, investor relations and investment operations. Why This Role, Now The Firm has onboarded executive management, including a Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer, and is building the operational platform required for its next stage of growth. The Firm is digitalising its operations through a governed document-management system, a centralised action register and a scalable, automated operating model supporting a deliberately lean team. This position forms part of the next stage of the Firm's growth and platform development. Key Responsibilities Investment and Deal Execution Manage live transactions from commencement through to completion under the COO's direction. Coordinate transaction timetables, data rooms, counterparties and external advisers. Support commercial, financial, legal and operational due diligence. Monitor transaction requirements, outstanding actions and closing deliverables. Ensure transaction records and supporting documentation remain complete and audit-ready. Financial Analysis and Modelling Build and maintain financial models, valuations and sensitivity analyses. Conduct commercial, market, industry and counterparty due diligence. Analyse financi