Job description

We are looking for a detail-oriented Investment Analyst to join our Direct Investment team. You will provide technical and administrative support to investment managers, focusing on financial modelling, due diligence, and investment analysis. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to direct investment decisions and work closely with senior investment professionals

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate initial and final investment proposals, information, and data received from potential investors or advisory firms.
• Assess feasibility studies, valuation reports, and financial models for new investment opportunities and projects.
• Build and maintain financial models for investment opportunities and the organization’s direct investment portfolio.
• Support due diligence activities, including site visits, management meetings, and document reviews.
• Monitor the financial, commercial, and operational performance of portfolio companies on a quarterly basis, and prepare reports with recommendations.
• Identify, assess, and prioritize investment risks, and provide mitigation recommendations.
• Analyze periodic reports on operational, technical, and financial outcomes of financing programs.
• Develop presentations and reports for strategic meetings and discussions.
• Support the implementation of the investment policy and portfolio allocation strategy.

Skills

Qualifications Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent (required).
• Master’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business Administration, or equivalent (preferred).
• CFA, CISI, CAIA, or similar investment/financial planning certifications. (Prefered)

Experience

§ Minimum 4 years of experience in finance, investment, wealth management, or financial planning

Language

• Arabic is a must
• Proficiency in English Language
• French language is a plus

Required Competencies

Technical / Professional:

• Financial analysis
• Governance & compliance
• Statistics & quantitative methods
• Business applications & technology
• Economics
• Professional Reports writing
• Risk management
• Professional ethics

Behavioural:

•  Data evaluation & analysis
• Verification methodology
• Attention to detail
• Task management
• Communication