Vice President – Capital Investments & Financing

Manage critical functions relating to investment analysis, capital allocation and execute strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis

Promote adoption of structured approach on all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information to management 

The role is for the UAE National

Perform rigorous financial analysis, sensitivity analysis, and reviewal of investment proposals by businesses lines (AM/DM)

Support the adoption of a structured approach to all investment evaluations, generating fully transparent information for management

Perform the identification of key risk drivers of financial underwriting from feasibility models and commercial considerations of proposed transactions

Ensure investment submissions comply with Investment Framework policies

Execute periodic reviews of group return hurdles and cost of capital

Contribute to data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning

Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency

Establish and periodically review group return hurdles and cost of capital

Make data-driven recommendations regarding the company’s strategic objectives, particularly on capital allocation decisions and strategic planning

Perform ad-hoc credit analysis and support in dealing with credit rating agency

Provide support in the origination of strategic initiatives (M&A, 3rd party capital raise – equity & debt)

Manage the preparation of pre-IC appraisals and align them with relevant stakeholders

Contribute to the development of Investment Appraisals as part of the whole IC decision process

Execute live transactions, manage the transaction process, and liaise with counterparties, advisors, etc.

Consolidate the input from various departments for the 5-years financial planning and assess the quality of the planning and its parts

Contribute to strategic company initiatives while supporting the team with financial planning & analysis

Manage the provision of financial outputs of consolidated business plan

Assist with maintaining and improving a detailed corporate financial model

Assist with providing financial outputs of consolidated business plan

Min of 10+ years of experience in a diverse financial environment, leading strategic finance / capital management/investment of a publicly listed company with annual revenue of at least AED 3 billion

Min of 2+ years in a related managerial position

Prior experience in project financial structuring and complex financing schemes in a capital-intensive industry

Understanding of MENA markets and funding mechanisms

Technically proficient in Bloomberg, excel financial modeling (including DCF/DDM modeling, real estate modelling, analysis of public trading comparable and precedent transactions, merger modelling, etc.) and accounting

Strong presentation and communication skills

Strong project management skills, self-starter with initiative to lead execution work

Strong work ethic with good team and interpersonal skills

Strong conflict resolution and management skills for resolving conflicts on the field

Ability to plan, execute and manage tasks as per project schedule and budget

Bachelor’s degree in finance, economics or business, MBA/Master in finance from a top-ranked school.

Professional qualification e.g., CFA