Hays is partnering with a leading financial service entity which is seeking a Private Equity Associate to join its investment team in the Qatar.
Role Overview
This is an exciting opportunity for an investment professional with a strong background in Private Equity and broader private markets investing. The successful candidate will be involved in evaluating and executing investment opportunities across private markets, with a particular focus on Private Equity fund investments and co-investments.
The role will also offer exposure to Private Credit and potentially Growth Venture Capital, while providing the opportunity to deepen expertise across the GCC investment landscape.
Key Responsibilities
- Evaluate and execute Private Equity investment opportunities, including fund investments and co-investments.
- Conduct investment analysis, financial modelling, due diligence, and valuation assessments.
- Assess private markets managers, investment strategies, and underlying portfolio opportunities.
- Support the evaluation of Private Credit strategies and investment opportunities.
- Monitor existing investments and assess portfolio performance.
- Conduct market research and identify investment trends across the GCC and broader private markets landscape.
- Prepare investment committee materials, presentations, and investment recommendations.
Requirements
- 5–7 years of relevant professional experience, ideally gained within Investment Banking, Private Equity, or a private markets investment platform.
- Strong Private Equity investment experience is essential.
- Exposure to Private Credit through fund investments or co-investments is highly desirable.
- Growth Venture Capital exposure would be an advantage but is not essential.
- Prior GCC experience and familiarity with the regional investment landscape are strongly preferred.
- Strong financial modelling, analytical, due diligence, and investment assessment capabilities.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a leading financial services entity in the region, offering exposure to a diverse range of private markets strategies, competitive compensation, and strong long-term career development opportunities.
If your experience aligns with the above requirements and you are interested in exploring this opportunity, please follow the link and submit your application directly.
