Our client is a well?established private equity investment firm with a strong track record across the GCC. They are seeking a Private Equity Associate to support investment execution and portfolio management within a growing, entrepreneurial team. Client Details The client is a multi?dimensional investment firm investing across private equity and venture capital platforms, with a strong focus on the GCC region. Description The successful candidate will play a key role across sourcing, evaluating, executing, and managing private equity investments. Responsibilities include: * Supporting deal sourcing, evaluation, and execution across multiple sectors * Conducting financial analysis, modelling, commercial due diligence, and market research * Preparing investment memoranda and materials for investment committee review * Supporting portfolio management and value creation initiatives post?investment * Working closely with management teams and senior stakeholders * Building and maintaining strong industry relationships across the region Job Offer * Opportunity to join a high?performing regional private equity platform with an active, hands?on investment approach * Broad exposure across the full investment lifecycle, from sourcing and execution through to portfolio management * Lean team environment offering early responsibility and direct access to senior decision?makers * Flexible location across Dubai or Abu Dhabi, with strong regional deal exposure

* 2-6 years' experience in investment banking, private equity, strategy consulting, or Big Four transaction services * Proven transaction exposure and strong analytical capability * Excellent financial modelling and valuation skills * A hands?on, proactive mindset and comfort working in a lean team environment * Strong communication and presentation skills * Fluency in English; Arabic language skills are beneficial but not essential * Willingness to be based in Dubai or Abu Dhabi